All Stories from May 28, 2026 (Change date)
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ComEd rates are going up again this summer, and rising demand is largely to blameMay 28, 2026 11:39 am - Suburbanites should expect higher ComEd bills starting in June. The average consumer’s bill will increase from about $107 to $120 a month, according to the utility.
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BBB investigation reveals reports of job scams have doubled from last yearMay 28, 2026 11:39 am - A new in-depth Better Business Bureau investigation shows job hunters are reporting scams in droves.
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One Tech Tip: Your next job interview could be with an AI botMay 28, 2026 11:38 am - Have you applied for a new job? If you’ve been shortlisted, get ready to be interviewed by artificial intelligence.
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Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?May 28, 2026 11:38 am - The political battle over legislation that could ease residential zoning rules across Illinois is intensifying.
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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodesMay 28, 2026 11:37 am - A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away.
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How ‘Navalny’ filmmaker Daniel Roher’s post-Oscar creative depression inspired ‘Tuner’May 28, 2026 11:32 am - For Daniel Roher, making things is kind of a compulsion. Perhaps it’s not surprising for someone who was able to direct two movies at the same time: A documentary about artificial intelligence, now streaming on Peacock, and the heist thriller “Tuner,” in theaters Friday.
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For things to do this spring and summer, try Lake CountyMay 28, 2026 11:30 am - Museums, amusement parks, live theater and tranquil gardens are some of the spring and summer options available in Lake County.
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Meet the sphinx moth: Nature’s daytime moths mimic hummingbirds and beesMay 28, 2026 11:04 am - It has transparent wings, mimics hummingbirds and bees, and can fly up to 30 miles per hour. Meet the sphinx moth.
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Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festivalMay 28, 2026 10:57 am - Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections.
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What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks: Trading draft picks and expiring contract rightsMay 28, 2026 10:56 am - Outside of the draft lottery, May has been a pretty quiet month for the Chicago Blackhawks. There’s draft prep. They have some players at the World Championships. They ha...