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‘Deeply offensive:’ Democrats decry benching of EPA employees as political payback by GOPJul 07, 2025 6:34 pm - U.S. Rep Sean Casten demands local EPA employees disciplined after criticizing the Trump administration be returned to work. Stratton’s war chest grows and bipartisan cheers for bill cutting prescription costs.
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Schaumburg lowering requirements for electric-vehicle capability at new multifamily buildingsJul 07, 2025 5:45 pm - Schaumburg trustees are expected to use their home-rule authority Tuesday to adopt less stringent requirements for the readiness of new, large multifamily residential developments to accommodate electric vehicles than those of a state act that took effect 18 months ago.
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RBT Realty celebrates grand opening with ribbon cuttingJul 07, 2025 3:00 pm - RBT Realty LLC, co-founded by Destiny and Chris Stone, opened its new office in Cary with a focus on "Relationships Before Transactions" and a values-driven approach to real estate.
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BBB warns: Scammers target online shoppers during July’s mega sales eventsJul 07, 2025 1:56 pm - As major retailers roll out deep discounts and limited-time offers this July, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to stay alert. While these sales can offer real savings, they also create the perfect storm for scammers looking to exploit the shopping frenzy.
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Palatine electronics recycling event July 19Jul 07, 2025 1:56 pm - Palatine, the Palatine Park District and Palatine High School are partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County on July 19 to host an Electronics Recycling & Document Destruction Event.
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How to get the most out of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots with better prompts
Jul 07, 2025 1:53 pm - If you’re using ChatGPT but getting mediocre results, don’t blame the chatbot. Instead, try sharpening up your prompts. Generative AI chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude have become hugely popular and embedded into daily life for many users. They're powerful tools that can help us with so many different tasks.
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Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations
Jul 07, 2025 1:22 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar.
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Three-story sporting, dining and entertainment venue coming to St. CharlesJul 07, 2025 11:14 am - Harbor House Paddle & Provisions hopes to become a go-to stop for Kane County residents looking for exercise, coffee, drinks, a date night, live music and just about any other excursion.
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The time is now: First Watch opens in Naperville’s Block 59Jul 07, 2025 11:13 am - Popular breakfast, brunch and lunch chain First Watch opened in Block 59 in Naperville Monday. Dine-in guests receive free, unlimited coffee with their meal through Friday, July 11.
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Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin
Jul 07, 2025 10:39 am - A new indoor trampoline park is coming to Algonquin after the village board approved the request with plenty of safeguard conditions.