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Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say
Mar 11, 2026 7:44 pm - Outdated intelligence likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U.S military investigation into the incident.
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Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
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O'Hare and Midway so far avoiding TSA delays plaguing airports elsewhereMar 11, 2026 6:59 pm - Chicago Department of Aviation officials are advising spring break travelers to arrive early at airports amid TSA meltdowns elsewhere.
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Lake County creates reserve fund to deal with fluid federal funding environmentMar 11, 2026 6:11 pm - Lake County has established a $2 million reserve to deal with potential federal funding interruptions.
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Kane sheriff GOP candidates differ on need for laboratory, accreditationMar 11, 2026 6:04 pm - The two men seeking the Republican Party nomination for Kane County sheriff disagree on whether the office should seek accreditation and have a forensic laboratory.
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Elk Grove Village tightens short-term rental rulesMar 11, 2026 5:53 pm - Elk Grove Village has increased its minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals from 30 to 90 days, as more towns in the Northwest suburbs take similar measures.
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Driver gets $1.5 million after being struck by ambulance in SchaumburgMar 11, 2026 4:57 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday approved a $1.5 million settlement with a driver who sued the village alleging he’d been seriously injured after being struck by an ambulance running a red light two years ago.
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Chicago man accused of dragging police officer with his SUV after stealing 18 bottles of vodkaMar 11, 2026 4:51 pm - A Chicago man was ordered to remain in jail as he awaits his next court date after authorities say he dragged a Woodridge police detective with his SUV after stealing over $600 worth of vodka from a Target.
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Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support
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South African government summons US ambassador after criticism
Mar 11, 2026 4:38 pm - South Africa summoned the U.S. ambassador to Pretoria over his recent criticism of the country, ratcheting up tensions between the two countries.