All Stories from February 28, 2026 (Change date)
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Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability boardFeb 28, 2026 1:43 pm - Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board. The board would be able to set the maximum price for certain prescription drugs in Illinois, which advocates say could save the state millions of dollars on health plan spending.
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Photos: The month of February in the suburbsFeb 28, 2026 1:31 pm - Cold weather gave way to warm sunshine for a few days before winter came back and Daily Herald photographers worked through it to bring you the best moments from around t...
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Politicians should cut red tape for small businessesFeb 28, 2026 1:27 pm - Each year, legislation is filed, which if passed, places new burdens on small businesses, often with corresponding fines and penalties. This puts small businesses on the defensive, hoping that new regulations do not threaten their viability or ability to grow.
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‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tipsFeb 28, 2026 1:07 pm - Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known for her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF," where she makes entertaining videos about personal finance. Topics include how to negotiate your salary and practical tips for dealing with credit card debt.
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The Biz Week That Was: Data center interrupted, Bears tug of war, and the state’s new nuclear goalsFeb 28, 2026 12:50 pm - Lisle seeks details on work at data center property Lisle was forced to take legal action to halt construction at a data center after the company that operates the f...
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‘We didn’t want to leave anyone behind’: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans new housing for those who servedFeb 28, 2026 12:00 pm - Led by veterans, a Wheaton-based nonprofit organization aims to provide new permanent supportive housing in the city’s downtown for those who served, as well as their families.
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Lawmakers react to attacks on Iran, warn about perils of ‘long-term military commitment’Feb 28, 2026 11:52 am - Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation warned against another protracted conflict in the Middle East in response to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran Saturday, while some downstate Republicans praised President Donald Trump.
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Suburban leaders: Reduction in local share of state income taxes could affect services, force tax hikesFeb 28, 2026 11:30 am - Local governments are crying foul in the wake of Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed cut of their share of the state income tax in 2027.
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Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’Feb 28, 2026 10:49 am - Chicago Cubs officials talk about Edward Cabrera in the same way that people describe a binge-worthy show that hasn’t yet broken through to a wider audience, or an underground band on the verge of making it big.
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Awisi Bustos: 2026 candidate for U.S. SenateFeb 28, 2026 10:26 am - Awisi Bustos is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.