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Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world's spiraling plastic pollution crisis
Aug 05, 2025 7:15 am - Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet.
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Russia warns against threats after Trump repositions nuclear submarinesAug 04, 2025 9:11 pm - The Kremlin warned Monday against “nuclear rhetoric” after President Donald Trump repositioned two nuclear submarines because of what he called “foolish and inflammatory ...
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August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominationsAug 04, 2025 9:10 pm - Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can't mask the partisan tensions that are brewi...
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Texas dispute highlights nation's long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?Aug 04, 2025 9:08 pm - When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state's congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in ...
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Geneva hires new administratorAug 04, 2025 8:17 pm - Geneva has a new city administrator, as the city council approved hiring Alex Voigt Monday night.
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Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote over Trump’s efforts to add GOP seatsAug 04, 2025 8:14 pm - Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Don...
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One injured in Harvard rollover crashAug 04, 2025 7:51 pm - A driver of a pickup truck and 40-foot camper was taken to the hospital after his vehicle rolled over near Harvard Monday afternoon. The Harvard Fire Protection District ...
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Arlington Heights trustee launches bid for state Senate seatAug 04, 2025 7:02 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee and Shelter, Inc. CEO Carina Santa Maria is running for the state Senate seat held by Mark Walker, who isn’t seeking reelection next year.
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Lake County forest preserve to sell land for Fort Sheridan National Cemetery expansionAug 04, 2025 7:00 pm - Three pending moves by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will allow for the expansion of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, create a new preserve in far northeastern Lake County and enlarge another near Round Lake.
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Naperville 203 contract talks continue; both sides pledge teachers will be in classrooms Aug. 14Aug 04, 2025 5:51 pm - As contract negotiations continue, Naperville Unit District 203 and union officials are assuring families that teachers will be in the classroom when students return Aug. 14.