All Stories from February 23, 2026 (Change date)
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Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on IranFeb 23, 2026 2:01 pm - As the Trump administration weighs an attack on Iran, the Pentagon’s top general has cautioned President Donald Trump and other officials that shortfalls in critical munitions and a lack of support from allies will add significant risk to the operation and to U.S. personnel, according to people familiar with internal discussions.
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Mount Prospect honors outstanding businessesFeb 23, 2026 1:57 pm - Mount Prospect’s Economic Development Commission honored village businesses at its annual business awards ceremony Thursday at the Old Orchard Country Club.
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From dabblers to day traders, individual investors’ impact on Wall Street growsFeb 23, 2026 1:55 pm - For years, individual investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That's no longer the case. An analysis of where individual investors put their money last year shows they outperformed two of the most popular, professionally managed index funds, whose goal is to mirror the performance of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.
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Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump classified documents caseFeb 23, 2026 1:44 pm - A federal judge on Monday permanently barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents that led to charges once seen as the most perilous of the four criminal cases the Republican faced.
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McHenry County to charge video gaming terminal fees, require licensesFeb 23, 2026 1:29 pm - McHenry County is now requiring a licensing fee for video gaming terminals in the unincorporated parts of the county.
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‘Embrace your Irish side’: Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade returns March 14Feb 23, 2026 12:45 pm - The renamed “Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade” will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, from the corner of Wood and Oak streets in the village’s downtown. Before and after the parade, sponsoring establishments will host events to help celebrate the occasion.
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McHenry County probation officer follows in footsteps of man who raised herFeb 23, 2026 12:34 pm - Hailey Stokes, who was hired in October as a McHenry County probation officer, is following in the footsteps of the man who raised her.
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3 teen girls beaten, 13-year-old charged in altercation involving group of 15-20 boysFeb 23, 2026 12:33 pm - An incident on Valentine’s Day in which three teenage girls were battered in Algonquin has led to juvenile court charges against a 13-year-old boy, Algonquin Deputy Police Chief Timothy Cooney said.
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Rolling Meadows Park District takes home two statewide awardsFeb 23, 2026 12:25 pm - Rolling Meadows Park District received two statewide recognitions during the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association Soaring to New Heights Conference January 29-31 in Chicago.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.