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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

 

President Trump’s Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren’t eligible

President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums.

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FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those with AI

The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request by a conservative group to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with artificial intelligence-generated voices, before November’s midterm elections.

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Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis

Former Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat, seeks a comeback in a solidly Democratic northwest suburban district, but Republican newcomer Jennifer Davis hopes to win as a “political outsider.”

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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he supports embattled school board presidential candidate

Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his support Wednesday for a candidate for Chicago Board of Education president accused of sexually harassing a minor in 2017.

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Obama Foundation workers move to unionize

Months after the opening of former President Barack Obama’s museum, employees at the foundation announced they are unionizing.

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Tinley Park will allow library workers to stay on village healthcare, but at a sharply increased cost

Tinley Park Public Library employees may remain on the village’s insurance plan, but only if the library absorbs a significant cost.

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US Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders

Mrvan introduced legislation to prevent utility consumers from paying costs for reopening or preventing the closure of power facilities.

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Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment.

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