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Play clock ticking: Bears won’t wait past March for stadium deal, Arlington Heights mayor saysMar 12, 2026 5:38 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia warned Thursday that the Bears may leave Illinois for Indiana if stadium legislation isn’t approved by month’s end.
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Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Mar 12, 2026 4:18 pm - With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel on Thursday, and stocks sank worldwide. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% and resumed its sharp swings following a couple days of relative calm. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 739 points, or 1.6%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 1.8%.
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Elgin Area Chamber recognizes businesses, volunteersMar 12, 2026 4:06 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized inspiring member volunteers and businesses at its annual meeting reception on March 4 at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin.
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U-46 names Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning as Business Partner of the YearMar 12, 2026 4:03 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 named Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning (EPEL) its 2026 Business Partner of the Year.
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Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Mar 12, 2026 3:58 pm - Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
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Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
Mar 12, 2026 3:51 pm - The age of eligibility for ABLE accounts was expanded in January 2026, meaning people who acquired their disabilities before they turned 46 can now open accounts. These accounts allow people with disabilities to save and invest money without risking their federal benefits.
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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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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
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US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable
Mar 12, 2026 8:30 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market. T...
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Mar 12, 2026 8:12 am - xperts say prolonged high gas prices may drive some EV interest and sales. Car-buying resource Edmunds says it has seen an uptick in people researching EVs and hybrids.