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2026-27 College Hoops Schedule by Team for Teams in West

ere’s the complete 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule for the top teams from the West, team by team. The breakdown includes

SuperWest Sports · 1h ago

What the failed attack on an Illinois temple reveals about anti-Hindu hate in the United States

Lawmakers are calling for a failed attack on the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora, Illinois, to be investigated as a hate crime. On Oct. 11, 2026, as hundreds of Hindu worshippers gathered for the first day of Navaratri, a celebration of the divine feminine over nine nights, a 19-year-old…

The Conversation · 12h ago

‘Demands comprehensive federal response’: 105 US lawmakers urge FBI to probe Hindu temple shooting plot amid hate crime concerns

A group of 105 US lawmakers has urged the FBI to investigate an alleged shooting plot at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a potential federal hate crime, citing concerns about anti-Indian, anti-Hindu and broader anti-South Asian hostility.

The Times of India · 14h ago

A couple found a sealed 112-year-old letter hidden inside their Illinois home’s wall

While renovating their charming historic home in Evanston, a couple stumbled upon a remarkable discovery: a hidden letter from 1914 tucked within the walls. Written in Swedish, this poignant correspondence was meant for a neighbor and reflected the struggles of daily life in Sweden. What the couple initially hoped would…

The Times of India · Oct 19

State Farm Is Raising Home Insurance Rates Again in Illinois—Here’s What Homeowners Could Pay

Just when Illinois homeowners thought their insurance bills couldn’t get much higher, another rate increase is on the way. State Farm, the state’s largest homeowners...

Saving Advice · Oct 19

Thornton Reservoir Nears Capacity: July 2026 storms test Deep Tunnel system; sewers risk overflow

Following the heavy storms of July 2026, Thornton Reservoir in Illinois came close to its maximum capacity. Originally a quarry, the facility was developed to serve the Far South Side of Chicago and nearby areas. As part of the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, it has successfully stored billions of gallons…

The Times of India · Oct 19

US Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s office targeted in suspicious package scare amid nationwide probe

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s district office in Schaumburg, Illinois, received a suspicious package containing unknown substances, prompting a response from local emergency services and federal law enforcement, as investigators probe similar mailings targeting congressional offices and election officials across the United States.

The Times of India · Oct 18

US India Caucus co-chairs condemn alleged Hindu temple attack plot, demand probe as 'potential hate crime'

Co-Chairs of the US India Caucus, Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, on Friday (local time) condemned the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and urged the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to take action against what they described as growing threats…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Illinois Hindu temple planned attack: MEA calls on US to ensure safety, security of Indian nationals

India has voiced deep concern regarding a foiled mass shooting plot at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Illinois. A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly planning this shooting, which failed due to a jammed gun. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised the need for US authorities to ensure the safety of…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

US lawmakers press FBI to probe alleged plot against Illinois Hindu temple

The US Congressional Caucus on India has urged the FBI and the Department of Justice to investigate the alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois as a federal hate crime. I

The Times of India · Oct 17