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NATO nears deal to grant Trump’s wish for giant military spending increase
Jun 05, 2025 7:53 pm - BRUSSELS — NATO leaders appear to be on track for an agreement to more than double their target for defense spending — to 5% of annual economic output — by using some cre...
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Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’ as Merz blames Putin for war
Jun 05, 2025 7:10 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, even...
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As Lisle looks to update brand, some question ‘Arboretum Village’ mottoJun 05, 2025 6:48 pm - As “The Arboretum Village,” Lisle has a tree logo displayed on its municipal campus and street banners around downtown. While that tagline may have deep roots, at least one official in Lisle — the home of the Morton Arboretum — isn’t keen on the slogan.
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Milwaukee pair charged with identity theft in Round LakeJun 05, 2025 6:16 pm - A pair of Milwaukee residents face five felony charges each stemming from an investigation into identity theft in Round Lake, authorities said Thursday.
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Chicago’s air quality among worst in the world due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Jun 05, 2025 5:54 pm - Chicago’s air quality was among the worst in the world after Canadian wildfire smoke drifted south to create unsafe conditions for seniors, young children and people with...
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Man dies in Aurora crashJun 05, 2025 5:52 pm - A man died in a crash early Wednesday morning in Aurora.
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Former Wheaton chief chosen to lead Wheeling Police DepartmentJun 05, 2025 5:43 pm - Former Wheaton Police Chief Bill Murphy has been hired as interim chief in Wheeling.
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Lake County Health Department employees file to unionizeJun 05, 2025 5:42 pm - About 600 employees of the Lake County Health Department want to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31.
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Man charged in 2023 Elgin murderJun 05, 2025 5:40 pm - Elgin police have arrested a man on charges of first-degree murder.
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Schaumburg Township road commissioner questions predecessor’s contract for new website from political allyJun 05, 2025 5:38 pm - The new Schaumburg Township highway commissioner is questioning the value and appropriateness of an interactive website his defeated predecessor contracted from a political ally three weeks after Election Day.