Demolition of the White House East Wing commenced on October 20, 2025, as construction began on President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom project. Images show heavy machinery tearing into the East Wing facade, with construction equipment ripping down the covered entrance that has welcomed visitors for decades for tours and […]
The Department of Homeland Security has contracted to purchase two luxury Gulfstream G700 private jets for $172 million, primarily for use by Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials. The U.S. Coast Guard finalized the sole-source contract with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation on October 15, 2025, for two G700 jets—aircraft that […]
Nearly two million Illinois residents face losing access to critical food assistance next month if the ongoing federal government shutdown is not resolved, according to a recent alert issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The agencies warned that November Supplemental […]
The Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College is bringing sound and color to the dome this fall with a new lineup of music-themed laser shows. From October 23 to 26, audiences can experience a fusion of light, sound, and artistry set to fan-favorite hits spanning generations. The planetarium’s October schedule features […]
Families are invited to celebrate the spooky season at Hoot ‘N Howl 2025, a free, family-friendly Halloween event taking place Oct. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Harry L. Swartz Campground in the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. Guests of all ages can enjoy classic fall fun, including hayrack rides around the campground and hands-on activities running from 3 […]
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. The three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit voted 2-1 to grant a stay of a lower court’s temporary restraining order that had blocked the deployment. The […]
On Friday, President Donald Trump commuted the seven-year federal prison sentence of disgraced former New York Congressman George Santos, ordering his immediate release after serving less than three months behind bars. Santos, 37, was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, shortly before 11 p.m. Friday evening […]
The Trump administration has unveiled plans to provide up to $40 billion in financial support to Argentina, marking one of the most significant U.S. economic interventions in a foreign nation in decades. The assistance comes as Argentine President Javier Milei faces mounting economic pressures and crucial midterm elections on October […]
The Vermilion County Conservation District will host Thanksgiving at the Cabin at Forest Glen Preserve on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Step back in time at the 1840s Pioneer Homestead Cabin and experience Thanksgiving history through all five senses at this hearth cooking demonstration. Samples of […]
Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Robert Garcia have launched a bicameral investigation into the growing number of U.S. citizens being detained by federal immigration agents, citing disturbing reports of unconstitutional arrests, excessive force, and racial profiling by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. In […]
