All Stories from November 12, 2025 (Change date)
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Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefitsNov 12, 2025 9:17 am - Around 14% was spent at smaller grocery and convenience stores, businesses often tucked into neighborhoods and more easily accessible to SNAP beneficiaries.
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What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdownNov 12, 2025 9:13 am - Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits to help buy groceries are approaching their third week without aid after President Donald Trump's administration cut off the program due to the federal government shutdown.
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividendNov 12, 2025 9:05 am - President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage. Now, he’s claiming they can finance a windfall for American families, too: He's promising a generous tariff dividend.
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Vibrant northern lights paint the suburban skiesNov 12, 2025 8:49 am - The northern lights have made an impressive appearance across the suburbs this week, and more could be on the away. In towns including Schaumburg, Carpentersville, Huntle...
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Photo Gallery: Northern lights paint the suburban skiesNov 12, 2025 8:40 am -
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When will Amazon Fresh store open in Buffalo Grove? Nobody knowsNov 12, 2025 8:10 am - Buffalo Grove officials said it is unclear when the much anticipated Amazon Fresh store at The Clove development will open.
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A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stationsNov 12, 2025 6:42 am - Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
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Linger at the table: Serve up familiar flavors in new ways with twists on Thanksgiving classicsNov 12, 2025 5:55 am - Thanksgiving is all about the classics, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. These three recipes bring big flavor to the table without overcomplicating the cooking. Each one feels familiar, but with just enough of a twist to make people go back for seconds.
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Yes, you can make scratch mac and cheese with only three ingredientsNov 12, 2025 5:04 am - The trick? The macaroni cooks in gently boiling milk, creating a base for the sauce without the hassle of traditional scratch mac and cheese methods.
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Arby’s steak nuggets may be as close to real barbecue as fast food getsNov 12, 2025 5:02 am - Though lacking in visual appeal, Arby’s new steak nuggets are somewhat reminiscent of burnt ends, the charred chunks of fatty brisket that are all but synonymous with Kansas City barbecue.