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Trans-Atlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast warApr 01, 2026 2:43 pm - U.S. President Donald Trump says he's strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, ratcheting up his criticism of European allies and exposing a wider rift in the trans-Atlantic alliance — this time over the Iran war.
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Republican leaders in Congress say they'll pursue a path to ending the Homeland Security shutdown
Apr 01, 2026 2:40 pm - House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Wednesday what they are calling a path forward to fully funding the Department of Homeland Security and ending a record partial government shutdown.
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‘Incredibly rewarding’: Carpentersville company designed controls for Artemis II missionApr 01, 2026 2:35 pm - For the first time in half a century, astronauts are headed to the moon — and equipment designed and manufactured here in the suburbs will help them get there.
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Community kiosks help job seekers find openings, resourcesApr 01, 2026 10:23 am - A network of job kiosks placed throughout Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties is helping connect residents with employment opportunities and workforce services.
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Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation
Apr 01, 2026 7:36 am - Iran kept up its attacks on Israel and Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it.
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Elk Grove motel agrees to security measures after homicideMar 31, 2026 7:51 pm - InTown Suites motel in Elk Grove Village, where a woman was fatally stabbed in February, agreed Tuesday to install cameras, maintain 24/7 private security, and implement other safety measures to avoid losing its municipal business license.
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Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau releases ‘Inspiration Guide’ for 8 Northwest suburbsMar 31, 2026 5:02 pm - Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW), the official convention and visitors bureau for the Northwest suburbs, has released its latest Chicago Northwest Inspiration Guide, an updated resource designed to inspire exploration across the region’s vibrant communities.
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The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
Mar 31, 2026 3:32 pm - U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,125 points on Tuesday as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran. The S&P 500 leaped 2.9% for its largest gain since May. Just a day before, worries about the war had sent the main measure of Wall Street’s health more than 9% below its all-time high set early this year.
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Takeout-focused Buffalo Wild Wings GO to open in Lake ZurichMar 31, 2026 2:57 pm - Buffalo Wild Wings GO will be opening in Lake Zurich Thursday with a promotion promising free wings for a year for the first 50 guests in line 18 and older. All other guests who visit on opening day will receive a voucher for $5 off any order of $25 or more redeemable through June 30.
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Man killed in crane incident in Carol StreamMar 31, 2026 2:22 pm - A man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crane accident at a business in Carol Stream.