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Political payback? Deputy’s lawsuit alleges he was demoted for backing candidateJul 04, 2025 4:30 am - A decorated Lake County sheriff’s deputy is suing his boss and the county’s top lawyer in federal court, alleging he was demoted for backing a candidate they opposed in last year’s election.
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No evidence lone survivor of plane crash was arrestedJul 04, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims “the sole survivor of the plane crash, has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the incident.”
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Will tariffs put a damper on future fireworks shows?Jul 03, 2025 10:02 pm - Relax fireworks fans, the dazzling displays you’ve come to love will take place this holiday weekend as planned (barring the rain forecast for Friday and Sunday). However, some warn that future displays may not be as spectacular if proposed tariffs go into effect against China, a primary fireworks supplier.
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EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump
Jul 03, 2025 8:03 pm - The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday put on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a “declaration of dissent” with its policies, accusing them of “unlaw...
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‘Worth the wait’: After decade of planning, Oak Spring Road bridge over Des Plaines River opens in Libertyville TownshipJul 03, 2025 8:02 pm - Several involved in the early days of the Oak Spring Road bridge project in Libertyville Township have moved on but they and many others were noted Friday during the official opening of the $5.6 million structure over the Des Plaines River.
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Schaumburg’s Meineke Recreation Center and Pool to reopen FridayJul 03, 2025 5:55 pm - While many places will be closed for Independence Day, the Schaumburg Park District’s Meineke Recreation Center and Meineke Pool will reopen on the holiday itself after last week’s outdoor natural gas line fire.
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District 214 superintendent gets 5% raise for meeting goals, school board saysJul 03, 2025 5:23 pm - Scott Rowe, superintendent of Northwest Suburban High School District 214, was awarded a 5% salary increase for progress on a strategic plan, attendance, curriculum and financial savings.
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Strikes kill 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 people waiting for aid, authorities say
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Two women charged with striking Palatine police officer trying to break up fightJul 03, 2025 4:24 pm - Two women are charged with injuring a Palatine police officer trying to break up a fight.
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Organization denies AP report that US contractors at its Gaza food distribution sites used live ammo