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Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair
Nov 19, 2025 7:57 pm - President Donald Trump renewed his attacks Wednesday against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, saying he would “love to fire his ass” for not lowering interest rates as much as he would like.
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New fire station, bank renovation among key projects in proposed Des Plaines budgetNov 19, 2025 7:08 pm - Des Plaines’ $230 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year includes funds for a new fire station and the renovation of a downtown landmark.
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‘Perfect location’: Lake Zurich authorizes $2.1 million land buy for potential fire station siteNov 19, 2025 7:07 pm - The groundwork is being set for a new fire station in Lake Zurich with the pending village purchase of four acres for $2.1 million.
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Federal terrorism charge filed against a man who allegedly set a woman on fire on Chicago train
Nov 19, 2025 6:06 pm - Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged a man with committing a terrorist attack for allegedly setting a woman on fire on a Chicago train.
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Wheaton rejects plan to turn former hardware store into co-working spaceNov 19, 2025 5:31 pm - The Wheaton City Council has turned down a proposal for a co-working space to use a “prime real estate location” downtown.
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Three charged with stealing car in Willowbrook, fleeing policeNov 19, 2025 5:27 pm - Three people, including a teenager, are accused of stealing a car in Willowbrook and leading police on a high-speed chase.
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Palatine police make two separate meth arrestsNov 19, 2025 5:09 pm - Two separate arrests, one during a traffic stop and another during a welfare check, led Palatine police officers to recover significant amounts of methamphetamine.
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Mount Prospect holding the line on property taxesNov 19, 2025 5:02 pm - Mount Prospect trustees passed the village’s budget and property tax levy Tuesday, with no increase.
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Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown
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New commanding officers gearing up for first Christmas season with Elgin Salvation ArmyNov 19, 2025 4:13 pm - It’s the most wonderful and busiest time of year for the Salvation Army Elgin Corps as it prepares to help approximately 500 families in need during the holidays while focusing on its biggest fundraiser, with the annual Red Kettle campaign.