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Trump ousts at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
Jan 25, 2025 2:10 pm - The White House removed the independent inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency in an unprecedented purge that could clear the way for President Donald Tr...
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Radio Flyer closes Schaumburg storeJan 25, 2025 1:52 pm - Radio Flyer, which has manufactured little red wagons and other items for more than 100 years, has shuttered the brick-and-mortar store it opened at Woodfield Mall 13 months ago.
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Chicagoland Fishing Expo returns with gear, guides, lessonsJan 25, 2025 1:47 pm - The Chicagoland Fishing Expo returned to the Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend with everything fishing under one roof.
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‘There’s so much need’: Aurora Red Cross volunteer brings comfort, care to L.A. wildfire survivorsJan 25, 2025 1:00 pm - People say an American Red Cross vest soaks up a lot of tears. Phil Rehmer knows that's true. The Aurora retiree is currently deployed to Los Angeles where he is providing spiritual care for survivors of the fires there.
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A piano at O’Hare was filthy and out of tune. He fixed it during a layover.
Jan 25, 2025 11:30 am - Josiah Jackson was on his way to Florida with friends three years ago when he spotted a baby grand piano at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. “It was a public piano a...
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Vehicles damaged in Bensenville garage fireJan 25, 2025 11:08 am - No one was injured from a fire Friday in a detached Bensenville garage, but five vehicles were damaged, according to published reports.
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Five big obstacles to opening child care facilities in rural Illinois
Jan 25, 2025 4:00 am - Daycare disaster: Illinois shuts thousands of rural centers due to politics and red tape. Families struggle as government fails them.
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Jan 25, 2025 4:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court heard a challenge last week in which plaintiffs argued the state’s concealed carry laws violate Second Amendment rights outlined in a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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Jan 25, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether law restricting constitutional challenges to two counties violates due process rights. Law aimed to limit "judge shopping" by conservatives.
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Meta courted Trump; now comes the backlash from Facebook, Instagram users
Jan 25, 2025 12:19 am - If you were surprised to see yourself suddenly following President Donald Trump on Instagram and Facebook this week, it’s not because Meta forced you to, the social media...