All Stories from March 12, 2026 (Change date)
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordabilityMar 12, 2026 1:03 pm - The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem.
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Minimalist horror ‘Undertone’ uses audio and soundscapes to scare youMar 12, 2026 12:45 pm - “My favorite thing about this whole process is just watching it with audiences. I think that’s probably why I wanted to make a horror film … just to kind of witness the reactions,” “Understone” director Ian Tuason said.
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Round Lake Beach couple pleads not guilty in the death of 8-year-old boyMar 12, 2026 12:34 pm - The Round Lake Beach couple charged with first-degree murder in the February death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce entered not guilty pleas Thursday in a Lake County courtroom.
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Former Addison school site being readied for redevelopmentMar 12, 2026 12:26 pm - Addison’s Old Mill School building, which operated as an elementary school from 1961 to 1982 and was then rented to nonprofit organizations, is being demolished to make room for a future housing development.
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Schmit: Will Benet, York or Kaneland bring home a boys basketball state title?Mar 12, 2026 12:23 pm - Kevin Schmit: What will it take for Benet, York or Kaneland to bring home an IHSA boys basketball title this weekend in Champaign?
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American Red Cross honors State Farm with the 2026 Mission Leader AwardMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - State Farm received the 2026 Mission Leader Award from the American Red Cross for contributing over $3 million annually and decades of support through disaster preparedness programs and emergency response initiatives.
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegationsMar 12, 2026 11:39 am - René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative “New Nordic” cuisine, has stepped down from his post following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark.
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Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror convictionMar 12, 2026 11:11 am - The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, according to the FBI.
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Illinois Stewardship Alliance urges farmers to apply for infrastructure fundingMar 12, 2026 10:48 am - Illinois Stewardship Alliance urges farmers and food businesses to apply for the FY2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant by March 27, which funds cold storage, processing equipment, and distribution systems