In pivotal races for mayors, councils, and more in Chicago suburbs including Aurora, Elgin, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook, Gurnee, Homer Glen, Naperville, Northbrook, North Chicago, Oak Park, Orland Park, Park Ridge, Skokie, the south suburbs, Thornton Township, Tinley Park, and Waukegan, results show incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin losing to challenger Ald. John Laesch, with Laesch securing 52.32% of the vote. In Elmhurst, incumbent Mayor Scott Levin appears to have defeated challenger Mark Mulliner by a wide margin. Additionally, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss declared victory over challenger Jeff Boarini with about 60% of the vote.
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7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alaskan island, prompting tsunami advisory
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck 54 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory. Although the warning affected areas from South Alaska to the Alaska Peninsula, no damage was reported, and residents in Cold Bay expressed little concern due to their elevation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A big earthquake happened near Sand Point, Alaska, and at first, they worried about a tsunami but...
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