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She fled Cuba for asylum – then was snatched from a US immigration courtroom
The Guardian
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July 26, 2025
Jerome traveled a thousand miles from California to El Paso, Texas, so he could accompany Jenny to her immigration hearing. He and his wife had promised to take her after she had fled Cuba last December, after the government there had targeted her...
Pothole on Illinois Tollway Destroys Over 30 Cars
103.1 KFIL - Minnesota
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July 2, 2025
When you thought your Monday couldn't get any worse, you could always blow out a tire or two or three or all four while driving on I-294 in Illinois. Massive Pothole on Tri-State Tollway Damages Over 30 Cars Illinois State Police said a massive,...
Lanes reopening where possible for Independence Day holiday travel
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 2, 2025
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from...
Nearly 2 million people expected to pass through Chicago airports for July 4th travel
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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Fourth of July travel is underway, and Chicago's airports are expecting some big crowds. At the same time, American Airlines is ramping up operations and rolling out new technology to help make sure passengers don't miss their connections. Sunday...
Love’s expands travel stop footprint in Arizona
Trucking Dive
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Love’s Travel Stops recently opened a new store in Winslow, Arizona, off of Interstate 40, according to a June 26 press release. The travel stop — the company’s 16th in the Grand Canyon State — has 81 truck parking spaces. Additionally, drivers...
VIDEO: Chicago Named Worst U.S. City for Bedbugs Fifth Year in a Row
Breitbart
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July 1, 2025
Chicago has once again been named the most bedbug-infested city in the United States, the news coming as it also grapples with a rat problem. Orkin’s annual rankings showed that Chicago has the worst bedbug problem in America, NBC Chicago reported...
St Maarten Is Getting a New Nonstop American Airlines Flight From Chicago
Caribbean Journal
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July 3, 2025
If you’ve ever been to St Maarten, you know it’s one of the most memorable landings anywhere in the Caribbean: your plane feels like it only just misses grazing the chain-link fence on sand at Maho Beach. It’s exhilarating – and when you arrive,...
Fatal I-64 crash in St. Louis County kills woman from Illinois
KTTN - Missouri
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July 2, 2025
A 44-year-old woman from Alton, Illinois, was killed early Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 64 at Big Bend Boulevard in St. Louis. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately...
July 4th expected to be busiest air travel week of the summer
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 2, 2025
As American Airlines gears up for the busy holiday weekend, the company is using technology to ensure its customers have a smooth travel experience. The airline announced Tuesday that it is running its largest July 4th operation out of DFW...
Antoine Semenyo joins Bournemouth squad in US for pre-season
GhanaWeb
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July 26, 2025
Antoine Semenyo travelled with his AFC Bournemouth teammates to the United States for the 2025 Premier League Summer Series. The Bournemouth forward, one of the stars to watch at the four-team tournament in America, is preparing for the 2025/26...
Governor Pritzker Announces 36 Awards Through Tourism Grant Programs
Illinois Governor
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June 30, 2025
$6.3 million in grant funding will build upon Illinois' record-breaking tourism industry CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has...
Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year
WCYB - Virginia
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CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to NASCAR's upcoming return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities. The track president is monitoring an ambitious construction schedule for the street course, to go along with everything...
Ken de la Bastide column: Will Chicago remain on NASCAR schedule?
The Herald Bulletin - Indiana
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This weekend, NASCAR travels to the Windy City for the third time for a street-course race for the two top divisions. This is the final year of the three-year contract between NASCAR and city race organizers, and there is still no indication...
20 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This July
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
CHICAGO — With summer in full swing, Chicagoans came make the most of the season with an adventure in and around Chicago by bike, foot or stand-up paddleboard. You can also go birdwatching in native prairie grasslands, take a bike tour with the...
‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Sets Summer Release Date
Marie Claire Australia
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July 2, 2025
A release date has finally been announced for Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation of Emily Henry’s best-selling novel, People We Meet On Vacation. To celebrate the news, Netflix released a taster of what’s to come by way of a teaser featuring the...
Eagles schedule preview: Chicago Bears
Bleeding Green Nation - Pennsylvania
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July 2, 2025
When and Where: Week 13 at home Last season: Oh boy. Drafted a QB that didn’t want to be there in part because of the offensive coordinator they had hired. In September their defensive coordinator resigned out of the blue. In November they fired...
Summer Travel Surge: TSA Expects Even Busier Days Ahead
Simple Flying
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July 2, 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen a historic surge in airline travel. Just over a week ago, the agency reported screening almost 3.1 million passengers in a single day at airports across the nation, making it the busiest...
New Illinois laws hike gas, gambling taxes, ban hotel mini shampoos
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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OLIVIA OLANDER Chicago Tribune SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — People looking to hit the road, bet on sports, book a stay through a short-term rental platform or buy a vape at their corner convenience store in Illinois will have to pay a little more to the...
Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens reacts after being hilariously called out by gymnast while enjoying shots on their vacation
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, reacted as his wife hilariously called out his facial expressions while taking shots in a bar during their vacation. The couple has been enjoying their downtime in San Pedro, a town in Belize, Central...
During largest-ever July 4 travel weekend, American Airlines rolls out new tech to prevent missed connections
KENS - Texas
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July 1, 2025
American Airlines is expecting a record-setting holiday travel weekend, and they're hoping a new technology will help passengers travel smoothly. DALLAS — American Airlines is expecting a record-setting weekend as travel picks up for the Fourth of...