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GOP congressional candidate facing wire fraud charges vows to fight case at trialOct 23, 2025 2:38 pm - A suburban congressional candidate is awaiting trial in a federal fraud case alleging she misused COVID-19 relief funds.
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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure
Oct 23, 2025 2:06 pm - President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and served prison time for failing to stop criminals from using the platform to move money connected to child sex abuse, drug trafficking and terrorism.
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American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, report says
Oct 23, 2025 1:57 pm - Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report released Wednesday by an environmental watchdog.
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Former VP takes helm at Accredited Chicago NewspapersOct 23, 2025 1:44 pm - Accredited Chicago Newspapers, an organization that works with Cook County, newspapers in the city of Chicago, and the Illinois Press Association, has been purchased by its former vice president, Susan J. Walker.
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Putin deplores US sanctions as “unfriendly” as EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia
Oct 23, 2025 12:27 pm - The European Union on Thursday heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry. Russian President Vladimir Putin called Washington's move an “unfriendly act” that could backfire by spiking global oil prices
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US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased
Oct 23, 2025 10:23 am - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
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90 townhouses near Buffalo Grove Metra station on track for approvalOct 23, 2025 9:47 am - A key development in the area around the Prairie View Metra station is on track toward Buffalo Grove village board approval.
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District 214 renovations could cost average homeowner $421 more per yearOct 22, 2025 6:20 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering a renovation plan worth as much as $912.5 million, which could add up to a $421 annual tax increase for the average homeowner.
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East Dundee continuing interest in multifamily housing for former factory siteOct 22, 2025 4:35 pm - East Dundee will continue considering a plan to build income-restricted apartments and townhouses on the site of the former Haeger Potteries factory.
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Naperville could apply food and beverage tax to drive-through-only chains, food trucksOct 22, 2025 2:22 pm - Despite their growing popularity in Naperville, most drive-through-only concepts are not required to collect and remit the city’s food and beverage tax, according to a finance department memo. A draft ordinance would change that.