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Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
Dec 27, 2025 3:52 pm - For 10 hours a day, Rahimullah sells socks from his cart in eastern Kabul, earning about $4.50 to $6 per day. It's a pittance, but it’s all he has to feed his family of five.Rahimullah, who like many Afghans goes by only one name, is one of millions of Afghans who rely on humanitarian aid, both from the Afghan authorities and from international charity organizations, for survival.
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WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek to open Civic Awareness series at Schaumburg LibraryDec 27, 2025 3:01 pm - WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek will kick off the second annual Civic Awareness Series at the Schaumburg Township District Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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Winter storm snarls US holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
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Russia strikes Ukraine’s capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
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Jarosch Bakery moving to new storefront in new yearDec 27, 2025 12:09 pm - One of the few old-school bakeries around will make a long-planned move in the new year. And for Jarosch Bakery fans, finding the new spot should be as easy as pie.
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We are entering 2026 with the worst economy in yearsDec 27, 2025 11:59 am - If you are feeling down about the direction of the economy as the year comes to a close, you are not alone. There is also plenty of evidence to back up the sentiment.
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Stadium shuffle: Bears’ relocation saga in 2025 went from lakefront to Arlington Heights to Northwest IndianaDec 27, 2025 11:15 am - The Bears’ search for a new stadium backed by subsidies and a tax break remained unresolved in 2025, with the NFL club exploring options in downtown Chicago, Arlington Heights and now Northwest Indiana.
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As home prices soar in the suburbs, communities struggle to meet affordable housing goalsDec 27, 2025 10:45 am - Several of our suburbs are failing to meet state law requirements for affordable housing. Others aren’t even filing the paperwork.
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Man charged with firing gun near bar in Beach ParkDec 27, 2025 10:10 am - A 22-year-old North Chicago man is accused of firing a gun into the air several times early Saturday.
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With airstrike in Nigeria, Trump inserts U.S. into long-running turmoilDec 26, 2025 7:32 pm - Top Nigerian officials said Friday that U.S. attacks in the country on what President Donald Trump called “ISIS Terrorist Scum” could mark the opening salvo in a campaign against militant groups there. But security analysts warned that Trump administration officials appeared to be stepping into a complex, long-running conflict that they might not fully understand.