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Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Jan 11, 2025 3:23 pm - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the preside...
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Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return
Jan 11, 2025 3:21 pm - LOS ANGELES — Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul...
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‘Relationships matter’: How Brad Schneider and his New Democrat Coalition could make a difference in CongressJan 11, 2025 1:00 pm - With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park sees an opportunity for bipartisanship through the moderate Democratic coalition he leads.
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Arlington Heights woman’s passion for fun — without alcohol — helps others socialize soberJan 11, 2025 12:45 pm - Carrie May gave up drinking alcohol in 2016, but she didn’t want to give up her passion for social activities. So, the Arlington Heights resident founded Chicago AF, a now-thriving organization that offers social events and excursions for fellow nondrinkers.
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Addison man could face 60 years after trafficking charges, drug stash concealed at storage siteJan 11, 2025 12:02 pm - An Addison man faces charges for running a massive drug trafficking operation out of a DuPage County storage facility.
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I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting
Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one trip.
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Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products stalls due to opposition from industry lobbyists and disagreements within Democratic caucus.
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Budget shortfall hangs over new General AssemblyJan 11, 2025 4:00 am - New Illinois legislature sworn in amidst bitter partisan divide. Can unity prevail with looming budget crisis?
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Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - A review of the events of the past week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
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Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois is struggling to meet renewable energy goals and facing budget shortfalls. New legislation transfers financial risk to utilities and ratepayers to guarantee funding for approved renewable projects.