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NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
Feb 08, 2025 5:08 pm - The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in biomedical research funding, alarming academic leaders who said it would imperil their universities and medical...
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Elon Musk’s DOGE has swept into 14 federal agencies. Here’s what to know.
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Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire
Feb 08, 2025 4:03 pm - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the lat...
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Wheaton’s Ice-A-Palooza back on after weather delayFeb 08, 2025 3:58 pm - A week after Ice-A-Palooza was postponed due to poor ice and field conditions, the winter festival in Wheaton was back.
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Aurora Black History Month event highlights businessesFeb 08, 2025 3:58 pm - Black-owned business were the focus of a Black History Month event that included food and entertainment Saturday at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.
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Mundelein Mayor Lentz to give final State of the Village presentation MondayFeb 08, 2025 1:11 pm - Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz will give his final State of the Village presentation Monday night.
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‘I’m not the only one’: Glen Ellyn mother honors daughter’s memory with mental health resources to help struggling teensFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - Stefania Rahn struggled with anxiety and depression before passing away at 28. Her family now provides the Stef's Corner bookshelf in her former school district to help students access mental health resources.
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.
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Democrats far outspent GOP rivals in suburban U.S. House races — none more than Raja KrishnamoorthiFeb 08, 2025 12:45 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent nearly $5 million on his 2024 re-election campaign, more than any other suburban House candidate.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.