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Second federal judge in New York orders release of Epstein files
Dec 10, 2025 4:15 pm - A second federal district judge in New York has ordered the release of grand jury material and other investigative records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, ruling that public access is required by a law Congress passed last month.
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Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett leads in the race to be Fed chair
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Take two: Buoyed by O’Hare gate purchase, American promises more destinationsDec 10, 2025 3:30 pm - American’s acquisition of two gates comes after competitor United Airlines gained four in October following city shuffle.
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Krishnamoorthi donates campaign cash from Trump adviser Shyam Sankar to immigrant rights groups
Dec 10, 2025 3:28 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has donated $29,300 — the entirety of campaign contributions from Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar — to immigrant rights groups, his Senate campaign said Wednesday.
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‘A nice holiday gift’: Wheeling Township board approves long-awaited mental health taxDec 10, 2025 3:24 pm - More than three years after voters approved the referendum for it, Wheeling Township trustees on Tuesday passed the first property tax levy for the township’s mental health board.
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The Week in Pictures features photographs made during November and DecemberDec 10, 2025 2:39 pm -
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Illinois’ low-cost library program takes on the justice gap
Dec 10, 2025 2:27 pm - A pilot program in 18 libraries across nine counties trains staff to help residents navigate civil court proceedings, offering a lifeline in communities where legal aid and public transit are scarce.
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Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Dec 10, 2025 1:28 pm - Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.
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Lake Zurich to outline plans for park improvementsDec 10, 2025 12:40 pm - Lake Zurich will host a community open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, to review preliminary master plans for five village parks.
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Hoffman Estates seeks sister cities hostsDec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - The Sister Cities Commission of Hoffman Estates is seeking host families for three cultural exchanges with guests from Angoulême, France.