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President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default.
Take a look at what’s in, what’s out of the debt limit bill to avert US default.
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DuPage Water Commission study shows new water system to Lake Michigan would cost billions, but agency motivated with city contract expiring. Read more here.
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Activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new campaigns to convince corporate leaders not to cave to anti-LGBTQ+ groups. Read more here.

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Takeaways from Liam Hendriks’ comeback game for the Chicago White Sox, including the big question: When will he return to his closing role? Read more here.
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Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will play a concert at 5 p.m. July 4 at Wolters Field, as Highland Park completes a day of remembering and gathering as a community a year after a mass shooting. Read more here.
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