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What to know if you’re at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt
Aug 09, 2025 1:33 pm - NEW YORK — Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion. The compa...
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Homicide suspect arrested after lockdown near Wheeling schoolAug 09, 2025 11:26 am - A suspect in a homicide investigation was apprehended after a brief shelter-in-place order near a Wheeling school.
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‘What more could the governor do?’: Illinois lawmakers doubt state’s districts could be more gerrymanderedAug 09, 2025 9:04 am - Politicians on both sides of the aisle doubt Illinois’ congressional districts could be gerrymandered to get even more Democrats elected.
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For $5, this man will draw a terrible portrait of you
Aug 09, 2025 4:00 am - A Chicago man quit his job to draw humorous but caring portraits for strangers, sparking smiles and human connections.
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First look: 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled
Aug 09, 2025 4:00 am - The 104th butter cow sculpture has been revealed at the Illinois State Fair, kicking off this year's theme of "Adventure Awaits" across the fairgrounds.
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Aug 09, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois joins multi-state effort to crack down on illegal robocalls. Attorney General warns 37 voice providers to stop routing illegal calls into the state or face consequences.
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Trump administration weighs military actions against drug cartels
Aug 08, 2025 8:55 pm - The Trump administration is evaluating plans for using military force against Mexican drug cartels, current and former U.S. officials said, a potentially dramatic escalation for the United States in Latin America.
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Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
Aug 08, 2025 8:19 pm - A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out.
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Former FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster dies at 101
Aug 08, 2025 7:41 pm - William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal agencies, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 101.
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New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications
Aug 08, 2025 7:35 pm - A legal organization challenging President Donald Trump's administration on multiple fronts filed a new lawsuit on Friday seeking the release of records detailing the handling of the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.