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US sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
Apr 15, 2026 7:37 pm - The Pentagon is sending thousands of additional troops into the Middle East in the coming days, as President Donald Trump attempts to pressure Iran into a deal that could end the weekslong conflict there while considering the possibility of additional strikes or ground operations if a fragile ceasefire does not hold, U.S. officials said.
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Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grantsApr 15, 2026 7:19 pm - Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.
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O'Hare reclaims title as world's busiest airport amid federal scrutiny over packed flight schedulesApr 15, 2026 7:18 pm - U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin urge the FAA to be cautious trimming flights at O’Hare and to provide more air traffic controllers.
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Illinois Senate passes new statewide e-bike regulationsApr 15, 2026 7:02 pm - A bill regulating high-speed e-bike use and setting statewide standards unanimously passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday and is heading to the House.
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Texas camp should stay shut after deadly flood, parents say in emotional letters
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Mount Prospect residents outraged over land-use map proposed in Comprehensive PlanApr 15, 2026 5:52 pm - What began sedately as a discussion of Mount Prospect’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Tuesday night turned into a venting session for downtown-area residents.
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St. Charles venue won’t host controversial pastor; conservative group says it ‘won’t be silenced’
Apr 15, 2026 5:29 pm - A country club in St. Charles says it won't host an event featuring a controversial speaker. Organizers are looking for another venue.
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Geneva man accused of poisoning neighbor’s dogsApr 15, 2026 5:27 pm - A Geneva man has been accused of poisoning a neighbor’s dogs because of their barking.
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Fundraiser underway to help surviving family of Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedlyApr 15, 2026 5:20 pm - Funds are being raised to help the family of a Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedly last week.
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Schaumburg Chick-fil-A employee awarded $25,000 college scholarship from chainApr 15, 2026 5:16 pm - An employee at the West Schaumburg Chick-fil-A was awarded one of the company’s 13 $25,000 scholarships this year.