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Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warnsAug 19, 2025 9:37 am - Is your Labubu actually a Lafufu? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to count the teeth.
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Air Canada to resume flights after making deal to end cabin crew strike
Aug 19, 2025 8:10 am - Air Canada flights will resume Tuesday evening, it said. Details were sparse on the tentative deal between the company and its flight attendants union, CUPE.
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India's Modi to meet China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
Aug 19, 2025 7:06 am - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with China’s top diplomat on Tuesday in a sign of easing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors after a yearslong standoff between the Asian powers.
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Bartlett leaders planning demolition of shuttered Lake Street gas station to redevelop siteAug 19, 2025 6:56 am - Bartlett trustees Tuesday will consider a $59,200 demolition contract for the former Marathon gas station at Lake Street and Bartlett Road which the village acquired in court due to the site’s neglect.
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Batavia’s historic Tin Shop building expected to be demolished by Nov. 16
Aug 19, 2025 6:53 am - A 135-year-old building in downtown Batavia will be leveled this fall to make way for public restrooms.
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Arlington Heights implements new streaming tax, retains grocery taxAug 18, 2025 9:46 pm - Arlington Heights will levy a new streaming tax, and keep an old grocery tax, village board members decided Monday.
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Let It Be Us names board leadership, expanding statewide impactAug 18, 2025 6:30 pm - Let It Be Us names Kaycee Coles as new Vice Chair and Robin Kelleher as Governance Chair to guide expansion of programs helping Illinois children in foster care.
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Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Aug 18, 2025 4:08 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups. Another law will create a statewide office to oversee and assist public defenders.
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Roselle seeking input on downtown redevelopmentAug 18, 2025 2:48 pm - The village of Roselle is hosting an open house next week to gather community feedback on the future of the downtown.
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BBB: Scammers targeting victims again with fake refund promisesAug 18, 2025 2:03 pm - The Better Business Bureau warns of a new scam trend: fraudsters preying on people who’ve already been scammed, offering to recover lost funds for a price. “This deceptiv...