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Retail groups sued two federal regulators on Thursday, hoping to revive Illinois’ embattled efforts to ban certain credit card interchange fees, also known as “swipe fees.” ( Mark Lennihan/AP)

Retailers sue federal regulators in latest drama over Illinois’ credit card swipe fee law

Retail groups sued two federal regulators on Thursday, hoping to revive Illinois’ embattled efforts to ban certain credit card interchange fees, also known as “swipe fees.”

A Microsoft logo and sign outside the Microsoft Visitor Center are seen at the company's headquarters on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Redmond, Washington. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps

A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.

The Lake County Courthouse & Administration Building. The county board approved a $732 million budget Tuesday. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Lake County approves ‘challenging’ budget due to rising insurance costs

The Lake County Board approved a “challenging” budget during Tuesday’s meeting, as the county faces financial headwinds from insurance cost increases.

Hersey's Jackson Travis, right, takes a handoff from quarterback Jake Nawrot during Saturday’s Class 7A second-round playoff game in Arlington Heights. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Hersey silences doubters, Prospect’s chances against East St. Louis and more

Check out this week’s edition of Talking with “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran.

The Prospect High School offensive line includes, left to right, Kevin Meyer, Benaiah Johanson, Liam McDonnell, Owen Dewey and Danny Simon. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Setting the table: Versatile linemen have been key to Prospect’s high-scoring offense

Prospect’s offensive line has helped the Knights pile up yardage this season and score 106 points in two playoff games.

The Naperville City Council has postponed a decision on a proposed downtown parking deck until early 2027. (Kevin Schmit/Daily Herald)

Naperville puts off parking deck decision, increases historic preservation staffing

Naperville City Council members postponed a decision on a proposed downtown parking deck until early 2027 but committed to dedicating an employee to work part time on historic preservation.

Buffalo Grove Deputy Police Chief Tara Anderson, left, listens as resident Larry Meyer speaks during the President's Pick session at village police headquarters Tuesday. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

Buffalo Grove helping residents navigate upcoming state e-bike law change

The new year will bring a new set of state rules for e-bikes, and Buffalo Grove village leaders are helping residents get up to speed on the changes.

Air Force Col. Gina Stramaglio salutes during a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at Veterans Gateway Park in Schaumburg. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Veterans Day events throughout the suburbs honor those who served

Communities across the suburbs held Veterans Day ceremonies Wednesday to pay tribute to those who have served in the United States military.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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