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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms • Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, official says
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Monday, August 24, 2026

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.

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Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, official says

President Trump told Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences that would be “far WORSE” than the tariffs he has already imposed.

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Most Cook County homeowners to see taxes rise again, treasurer says

Of the 1.8 million upcoming Cook County bills, about 1.3 million residences and 100,000 businesses will see an increase, according to the treasurer’s office analysis.

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Oak Lawn and Alsip legalize security foggers to fight video gaming terminal burglaries

Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer and Alsip fire Chief Tom Styczynski support security foggers to prevent gaming terminal burglaries.

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Will County Board OKs two delayed appointments to Board of Review, but rejects chair

The Will County Board denied reappointing Board of Review chair Susan McMillin, but renewed terms of Ann Crickman and Sue Smith.

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Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run

Returning to South Carolina as he mulls a second run for the White House, Pete Buttigieg set out to reintroduce himself to the state and the Black voters he struggled to win in 2020. The results were encouraging.

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Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news

Iran warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced Monday would not bring peace to the region.

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