All Stories from May 16, 2026 (Change date)
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The Iran war is crushing consumers. A ‘gas tax holiday’ wouldn’t fix that in Illinois.May 16, 2026 1:27 pm - The price of gasoline is at its highest level since the summer of 2022, and the root cause is no mystery. Every time gas prices skyrocket, one particular idea bubbles up that sounds good in theory but is bad public policy in practice: a “gas tax holiday.”
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New Trump store celebrates grand opening in Crystal LakeMay 16, 2026 12:14 pm - Owner Lisa Fleischmann cut the ribbon during a grand opening of the new Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake.
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Extended warranties are a waste of money. Here’s what you can do instead.May 16, 2026 12:05 pm - Retailers prey on our “loss-aversion” tendencies to sell extended warranties. These “peace of mind” plans are enormously profitable for the companies that sell them, but they’re usually terrible deals for consumers.
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DuPage County softball notes: West Chicago’s Majer makes impressive return from multiple injuriesMay 16, 2026 11:15 am - West Chicago senior center fielder Haylee Majer has made quite the comeback this season. As Wildcats coach Mary Kate Dieter, explains, Majer was pulled up to varsity half...
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Fox Valley softball notes: St. Charles North, Hampshire head into postseason with momentumMay 16, 2026 11:02 am - Pitching and defense certainly have helped coach Tom Poulin’s squad to the best record in the area. The North Stars (21-2 overall) won the DuKane Conference with a 12-2 m...
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Lincicome: Making a whole weekend out of rivalries, real and imaginedMay 16, 2026 10:52 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Cubs, White Sox and Major League Baseball’s Rivalry Weekend.
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Lake County softball notes: Vernon Hills continues dominance of CSNC; Antioch takes No. 1 sectional seed into postseasonMay 16, 2026 10:51 am - Add another Central Suburban North crown to the Vernon Hills softball trophy case. The Cougars (20-8-1) won the Central Suburban North title with a perfect 8-0 mark and e...
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McHenry man charged after unprovoked knife attack at hotelMay 16, 2026 10:18 am - An unprovoked knife attack at a McHenry hotel caused serious injuries and landed a man in jail early Saturday morning, McHenry police said.
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O’Donnell: Schedule slicers say ’26 Bears should draw closer to Lombardi thingMay 16, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Bears and their 2026 regular-season schedule.
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Saturday prep sports reportMay 16, 2026 8:31 am - ...