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Uber-wealthy Illinoisans already spending big on 2026 campaignsJan 03, 2026 9:26 pm - Some uber-wealthy Illinois residents already have spent millions to get their preferred candidates elected in 2026.
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Chicago’s Venezuelans applaud ouster of Maduro but question Trump’s motives
Jan 03, 2026 5:56 pm - Venezuelans across Chicago say they’re hopeful for their homeland after U.S. military forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces criminal charges.
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Christmas tree erupts, causes extensive damage to Arlington Heights houseJan 03, 2026 5:48 pm - Fire chief warns about hazards when natural Christmas trees dry out and needles shed.
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Families visit with ‘Three Kings’ at Elgin libraryJan 03, 2026 5:28 pm - Children and their families visited with the “Three Kings” during an event Saturday at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin.
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Travelers stranded in Caribbean as FAA closes airspace for Maduro capture
Jan 03, 2026 5:06 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday temporarily banned U.S. airlines from flying near Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean “due to safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity.”
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After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
Jan 03, 2026 4:30 pm - President Donald Trump declared Saturday's military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success as he offered a vague plan for his administration “to run” Venezuela until a transition of power can take place.
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Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy
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Thousands of mail-in ballots could be discounted under new post office policy
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Car crashes into Algonquin home Friday, injuring 3
Jan 03, 2026 2:29 pm - Three people, including two minors, were injured after a car crashed into an Algonquin home Friday night, leaving it severely damaged, officials said.
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‘What comes next?’ Democrats warn U.S. could be walking into a quagmire after Maduro captureJan 03, 2026 1:59 pm - Lawmakers lambast Maduro as a thug, dictator, and narco-terrorist but blast Trump for flouting Congress.