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Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome
May 05, 2026 6:41 pm - Ahead of a visit to Rome by Secretary of State Marco Rubio aimed partly at defusing tensions between the White House and the Vatican, President Donald Trump unleashed new criticism at Pope Leo XIV.
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GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump’s ballroom
May 05, 2026 6:25 pm - Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, a proposed boost for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after a man was charged with trying to assassinate him at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner last week.
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White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says
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US mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, Hegseth says
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Go, Bridgett, Go: Cubs fan kidney recipient to reunite with Sox fan donor at Wrigley FieldMay 05, 2026 5:28 pm - Carol Stream resident Bridgett Kolls is slated to throw out a ceremonial first pitch Wednesday at Wrigley Field, where after a 2019 Cubs game she connected with a transplant donor who saved her from kidney failure.
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St. Charles seeks replacement for Ward 3 aldermanMay 05, 2026 5:02 pm - St. Charles Ward 3 Alderman Bob Gehm has resigned.
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Chain O’ Lakes reopens for boating; lower Fox River remains closed
May 05, 2026 5:00 pm - The Chain O’ Lakes and part of the Fox River have reopened for boating, the Fox Waterway Agency announced Tuesday.
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Beach and facilities to be transformed to year-round use as The Landing on Diamond LakeMay 05, 2026 4:58 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is pursuing a new vision for its beach and facilities along the southeast shore of Diamond Lake.
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Residents ask Palatine mayor to approve flying the Pride flag at village hallMay 05, 2026 4:41 pm - Despite requests from residents this week, Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz and another village council member resisted efforts to fly the Pride flag over village hall during Pride Month in June.
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South Elgin man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsMay 05, 2026 4:21 pm - A South Elgin man has been charged with possessing and disseminating child sex abuse materials.