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The Dubai chocolate craze is now about much more than bars

By KATIE WORKMAN
Oct 08, 2025 5:14 am - The sweet flavors and thick texture that have made Dubai chocolate bars a hit are morphing into other kinds of confections too.
A combative Bondi clashes with senators on Epstein, cases against Trump foes

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and STEPHEN GROVES
Oct 07, 2025 9:10 pm - Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
Trump hints at health care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain

By Dan Diamond and Riley Beggin
Oct 07, 2025 8:56 pm - President Donald Trump’s pledge Monday that he is open to a health care compromise that could end the government shutdown has Democrats keen to make a deal — and conservatives eager to blow it up.“I’d like to see a deal made for great health care,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, responding to questions about Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. He later wrote on his Truth Social platform that no deal would be possible until Democrats agree to end the shutdown, which Democrats say they will not do without an agreement on the subsidies.
Russia hosts Taliban delegation and warns against foreign military presence in Afghanistan

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV
Oct 07, 2025 8:55 pm - MOSCOW — Russia hosted a delegation of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government Tuesday and issued a strong warning against a foreign military presence in the country. Spe...
ICE kept most offices open in shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers

By Douglas MacMillan
Oct 07, 2025 8:49 pm - The Trump administration has said immigration enforcement will “remain unchanged” through the government shutdown. Officers continue to arrest migrants; detention centers remain fully operational; and the government issued new contracts for additional migrant holding facilities just last week.
Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims

By Jacob Bogage
Oct 07, 2025 8:10 pm - Furloughed federal workers are not entitled to automatic back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office claimed in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up tensions in Washington over the week-long closure.
Cary police chief announces retirement

By Michelle Meyer
Oct 07, 2025 7:13 pm - Cary Police Chief Patrick Finlon is retiring after almost 12 years of serving in the leadership role.
Eyeing redevelopment, Des Plaines agrees to purchase downtown building for $1.1 million

By Russell Lissau
Oct 07, 2025 6:35 pm - Des Plaines officials ended an often frustrating fight with the owners of a vacant downtown building Monday by buying the property.
‘Great fear and uncertainty’: Lake County leaders speak out against escalating ICE operations

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 07, 2025 6:21 pm - Political and community leaders Tuesday vowed to stand firm against escalating ICE operations in Lake County saying the ongoing situation affects everyone.
Lisle moves to purchase properties across from PrairieWalk Pond

By Katlyn Smith
Oct 07, 2025 6:12 pm - Lisle is poised to spend more than $1.15 million to buy strategically located properties across from the PrairieWalk Pond and a splash water park.

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