President Biden begins his final week with a defense of his foreign policy, emphasizing strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries in a speech at the State Department. Despite criticism for his handling of conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, approval of U.S. leadership in Europe has notably improved under his administration. Biden’s efforts to bolster NATO, provide aid to Ukraine, and seek a cease-fire in Gaza highlight his foreign policy legacy as he prepares to hand over the presidency to President-elect Trump.
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Oak Park and River Forest High School board race grows
The candidate field in the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 School Board race is growing, with David Schaafsma entering as a write-in candidate after Tania Haigh was removed from the ballot. Schaafsma aims to prevent Nate Mellman and Josh Gertz from winning seats due to concerns about their actions towards a student group. Schaafsma has formed an alliance with incumbents Fred Arkin and Audrey Williams-Lee, advocating for a more cooperative approach...
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