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The proposal also includes transit cards that will help Illinois residents paying an average of $4.46 per gallon at the pump, compared to a national average of $4.23.

New York City is home to one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the U.S. There's also a significant number of Russians. The Russian military attack on Ukraine sent shock waves across the city.

In cities across continents, protesters are standing in solidarity against the Russian invasion of Ukraine and condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Christopher Buckley, the author of Washington Schlepped Here: Walking in the Nation's Capital, recently took NPR's Liane Hansen on a walking tour of his adopted home -- a city full of intrigue, history and hidden surprises. Listen to Buckley describe the truth and legend behind "the curse of Lafayette Square," and see photos of the tour.

Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed.

Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe met with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on Tuesday to discuss several projects the city will likely require some federal funding to complete.

Ukrainian band Tvorchi competed in the Eurovision grand final in Liverpool on Saturday, minutes after Russian missiles struck their hometown of Ternopil. Two people were injured in the attack.

The National Weather Service has warned people in several cities, including Phoenix and Miami, to avoid the sun over the coming days as temperatures climb to life-threatening numbers.

The National Park Service took down a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, a landmark of the LGBTQ rights movement.

Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities.