All Stories from April 1, 2026 (Change date)
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How oil and gas prices affect your restaurant billApr 01, 2026 9:54 am - The price of gas and oil can change almost hourly and, unfortunately, this affects more than just how much we pay at the pump.
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Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-showApr 01, 2026 9:26 am - Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after “feeling very ill” while onstage on Broadway in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
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Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's ‘Showgirl’ pose comes too close to work of a real oneApr 01, 2026 9:20 am - A lawsuit says Taylor Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl” stole the spotlight from the life of a real one.
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Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spendingApr 01, 2026 9:14 am - Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.
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Diverse programs offered at Indian Trails Public Library in WheelingApr 01, 2026 9:04 am - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library offers programs for writers, gardeners and crafters next week, just to name a few.
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Kane County jail release denied for man officials say hid inside Huntley home with knife, ‘in wait to kill’Apr 01, 2026 8:24 am - A man facing an attempted first-degree murder charge has been denied pretrial release from Kane County jail after authorities say he entered a home in Huntley and waited to confront the homeowner with a knife.
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Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalationApr 01, 2026 7:36 am - Iran kept up its attacks on Israel and Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it.
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Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends argumentsApr 01, 2026 7:28 am - The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to reject President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom.
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Spicy Lentil Soup is warm, bright and comforting all at onceApr 01, 2026 6:08 am - This recipe for Spicy Lentil Soup seems to bridge both winter and spring. With lentils and rice at its base, it’s filling and comforting enough for a cold day. But then comes the bright green puree stirred in at the end — a hit of freshness that feels unmistakably like spring.
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Cake baking fail? There’s a good chance one of these things went wrong.Apr 01, 2026 5:50 am - A botched cake is just as powerfully disappointing as a successful one is thrilling. There’s no such thing as a bad cake baker. Bad recipes? Yes. Bad habits? Surely. But no one is destined for permanent cake failure. Here are some potential issues to troubleshoot, as well as a few bonus tips to solve other common cake problems.