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Judson University faces backlash over ‘Democracy Award’ to sanctioned Bosnian leader

Judson University faces backlash over ‘Democracy Award’ to sanctioned Bosnian leader

Judson University is coming under fire for honoring a European leader who some claim denies or minimizes a mass killing that international authorities have deemed a genocide.

 
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.

 
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Man sentenced to 27 years for fentanyl death, armed violence

Man sentenced to 27 years for fentanyl death, armed violence

A St. Charles-area man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for drug-induced homicide and armed violence.

 
Forget Vernon Hills — athletic club coming to Mundelein

Forget Vernon Hills — athletic club coming to Mundelein

A health club offering around-the-clock access is coming to Mundelein after earlier plans to open in Vernon Hills fell through.

 
‘A consummate networker’: Elgin Chamber of Commerce president to retire

‘A consummate networker’: Elgin Chamber of Commerce president to retire

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carol Gieske this week announced her retirement after years of leadership and service to the business community.

 
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.

 
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

King Charles III acknowledged “times of great uncertainty” as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.

 
US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

 
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