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Commuters walk past a wall mural along the street in Tehran on July 21.
Atta Kenare
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AFP via Getty Images
U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea
Jane Arraf
The fighting comes as the Trump administration is seeking billions of dollars more from Congress for the war with Iran, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says has already cost $37.5 billion.
Republican lieutenant governor nominee Aaron Del Mar speaks inside the Illinois Capitol on July 20, 2026.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Illinois
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
Brenden Moore
State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, D-Plainfield, is sworn in after being appointed to complete the term of ex-Rep. Harry Benton and replace him on the November ballot.
(Photo courtesy of the Will County Democratic Party)
Illinois
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Brenden Moore
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