All Stories from March 5, 2026 (Change date)
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Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in FloridaMar 05, 2026 2:07 pm - A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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‘Giving back to the community:’ St. Charles honors homegrown business The Hairy AntMar 05, 2026 2:05 pm - Homegrown business The Hairy Ant recently was honored with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” for its contributions to the community.
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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court lossMar 05, 2026 2:05 pm - Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
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Elgin Community College recognized as ‘Leader College’ by national organizationMar 05, 2026 2:03 pm - Elgin Community College has been designated a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream, a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility.
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Whole Foods coming to The Clove in Buffalo GroveMar 05, 2026 1:54 pm - Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith announced Thursday Whole Foods is coming to The Clove.
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Bill expanding access to discounted drugs awaits Illinois House actionMar 05, 2026 1:52 pm - The 340B drug program requires manufacturers to provide steep discounts for certain medications to safety net clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other health care providers that serve low-income and uninsured patients. Legislation to prevent manufacturers from restricting access to those drugs awaits final action in the House.
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Neighbors oppose gas station, strip mall plan in Lake in the HillsMar 05, 2026 1:34 pm - A plan to build a gas station in Lake in the Hills is facing opposition from some neighbors. But the developer’s attorney and village officials say the developer hasn’t decided whether to move ahead with the proposal at the northeast corner of Lakewood and Miller roads.
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Indoor mini-golf, trampoline park, more coming this year to Gurnee MillsMar 05, 2026 1:33 pm - Indoor minigolf and a trampoline park are among new offerings opening this year at Gurnee Mills.
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Multigeneration vacation in Lake Geneva: Kids, parents, grandparents find much to love on a Wisconsin getawayMar 05, 2026 1:13 pm - Safari Lake Geneva animal encounter was our first stop on a three-generation getaway to this resort area 10 miles north of the Illinois border. Proximity to the Chicago metro area helped make Lake Geneva a vacation playground for city dwellers and suburbanites alike.
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The to-do list of Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo includes Othello and a memoirMar 05, 2026 1:08 pm - Delroy Lindo is feeling the love and planning for the future. The actor says that his Oscar nomination for “Sinners” has shown him how many people are thrilled for him. “That’s been truly monumental,” says the supporting actor nominee.