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Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (603+ words) President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would most likely…...
5 Things to Do: Grand Detour Arts Festival, Strait Country tribute, Taste of Fiesta, Beers & Gears
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (304+ words) Shaw Local 5 Things to Do: Grand Detour Arts Festival, Strait Country tribute, Taste of Fiesta, Beers & Gears Rachel Newell of Peoria puts on display her art Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the Grand Detour Arts Festival. (Alex T. Paschal) - Grand Detour Arts Festival…...
DeKalb Park District awarded $50K for new park shelter at Welsh Park
1+ week, 4+ day ago (254+ words) Welsh Park in DeKalb is getting another park shelter. The $50,000 in grant funding that helped make the investment possible comes from the DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Build the Future Program, according to a news release. “With this new shelter and…...
Lake Villa District Library to end notary services
3+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) The Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees voted to end notary services at its Aug. 10 meeting, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The main reasons behind the decision are changes to notary law, increased demand and staffing constraints. “We saw a sharp increase…...
2026 season preview: Scouting the West Suburban Gold
3+ week, 4+ day ago (985+ words) Downers Grove South's James Sobkowiak (10) drops back to pass during football game between Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South. (Gary E Duncan Sr. for Shaw Local) 2025 Record: 8-2, 6-0 Schedule: Aug. 21 at West Chicago; Aug. 28 Bartlett; Sept. 4 Downers Grove South; Sept....