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Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
Aug 08, 2025 8:19 pm - A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out.
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Former FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster dies at 101
Aug 08, 2025 7:41 pm - William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal agencies, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 101.
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New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications
Aug 08, 2025 7:35 pm - A legal organization challenging President Donald Trump's administration on multiple fronts filed a new lawsuit on Friday seeking the release of records detailing the handling of the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
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California’s Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout
Aug 08, 2025 7:20 pm - California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared shoulder-to-shoulder Friday with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout, which has blocked a vote on congressional redistricting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle over U.S. House control.
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Courtyard garden at Carmel Catholic High School a sanctuary of learning and well-beingAug 08, 2025 6:19 pm - A mostly empty and underutilized courtyard at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein has been transformed into a serene oasis where students can reflect and learn.
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Schaumburg Fire Department celebrates arrival of new fire truckAug 08, 2025 6:01 pm - Schaumburg Fire Department celebrates the arrival of a new truck.
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ComEd crews working to restore power after tower falls on transmission lineAug 08, 2025 5:15 pm - A communication tower fell onto a ComEd transmission line in the Carol Stream area Friday morning, causing power outages.
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‘Bring Sinmi home’: Naperville man asks for public’s help in locating his wife, who has been missing since July 30Aug 08, 2025 5:15 pm - The husband of a Naperville woman who has been missing for more than a week made a public plea for help on Friday.
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Video clip shows traffic stop that led to rebuke of Wauconda trusteeAug 08, 2025 4:29 pm - Wauconda police videos released to the Daily Herald shows the traffic stop officials say led to Trustee Nicole Strauts being relieved of her position as chair of the village board's natural resources committee by Mayor Jeff Sode.
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Plans to take Gaza City are met with defiance from war-weary Palestinians and anger by many Israelis
Aug 08, 2025 3:52 pm - Israel's decision to take over Gaza City was met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids. Many Israelis responded with fear and anger, worried it could be a death sentence for hostages held in Gaza.