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Mississippi joins states sending National Guard troops to D.C.
Aug 18, 2025 5:49 pm - Joining forces from three other Republican-led states, the Mississippi National Guard will deploy 200 troops to Washington as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing federal policing and immigration overhaul in the nation’s capital.
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Hurricane Erin forces evacuations but is expected to stay offshore
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Newsmax agrees to pay $67M over bogus 2020 election claims
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20 states, D.C. sue DOJ for crime victims funding
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Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Aug 18, 2025 4:08 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups. Another law will create a statewide office to oversee and assist public defenders.
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Pretrial release granted in Hampshire shooting death caseAug 18, 2025 3:33 pm - The man charged with shooting a teen to death in Hampshire was granted pretrial release Monday.
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Roselle seeking input on downtown redevelopmentAug 18, 2025 2:48 pm - The village of Roselle is hosting an open house next week to gather community feedback on the future of the downtown.
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Wheaton offering financial assistance to seniorsAug 18, 2025 1:49 pm - The city of Wheaton is accepting applications for a program that provides monthly financial assistance to eligible senior residents.
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Project will ‘enhance the O’Hare experience from the curb to the gate’: Work begins on new concourseAug 18, 2025 12:03 pm - Is it an orchard or a forest? Chicago leaders and architect anticipate O’Hare’s Concourse D will reflect the city’s boldness and “Midwestern beauty.”
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Arrests, traffic incidents up in St. Charles in 2024, new police report shows
Aug 18, 2025 11:30 am - The St. Charles Police Department released its 2024 annual report, which showed increases in traffic incidents, DUIs and arrests over the previous year.