All Stories from March 30, 2026 (Change date)
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University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I oppositionMar 30, 2026 1:09 pm - Proposed legislation in the House would create a need-based formula for universities similar to the one used for K-12 schools. The bill calls for annual increases in university funding of $135 million each year over the next several years, with priority for new money given to schools that are currently the most underfunded.
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Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags onMar 30, 2026 1:03 pm - U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest.
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Police: Addison man was driving drunk with child in carMar 30, 2026 12:54 pm - An Addison man has been charged with driving drunk while having a child in the back seat of his vehicle.
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Helping kids handle big feelings: GPS event offers coping strategies for young childrenMar 30, 2026 12:50 pm - GPS Parent Series presents "Coping Skills to Address Anger and Challenging Feelings" on April 9 via Zoom with licensed mental health counselor Janine Halloran as part of the Week of the Young Child celebration.
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Richardson Farm Tulip Fest expected to open in late AprilMar 30, 2026 12:45 pm - At the Richardson Farm Tulip Fest, visitors can count on more than 1 million vibrant blooms in over 75 varieties, with the latest of them planted in the flowing shape of a butterfly across 10 lakeside acres.
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Aurora’s revived RiverEdge Park announces summer lineupMar 30, 2026 12:42 pm - Cheap Trick, The Beach Boys, UB40 and local favs Poi Dog Pondering are among the bands scheduled to perform in Aurora this summer when RiverEdge Park reopens after a year-long renovation.
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St. Charles installing new water meters, workers no longer have to come by homes for readingsMar 30, 2026 11:54 am - Soon, St. Charles residents will no longer need to have workers come into their homes to read their water meters. A city project is upgrading systems to make the work a little more hands-off.
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Harper College to host Disability Symposium on disability justice in action on April 24Mar 30, 2026 11:42 am - Harper College’s 2026 Disability Symposium, “Beyond Awareness: Disability Justice in Action,” will explore how disability awareness can be transformed into meaningful action in classrooms and communities.
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Palatine man charged in business burglaryMar 30, 2026 11:23 am - A Palatine man faces a burglary charge in connection with a break-in at a local business last week.
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Concerts April 3-9: Lily Allen, Mud Morganfield, TWICE, Jackson Wang and moreMar 30, 2026 10:32 am - Upcoming concerts include Lily Allen at The Auditorium, Mud Morganfield at Evanston’s SPACE, TWICE at the United Center, Jackson Wang at the Allstate Arena and more.