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The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months

By MATT OTT
Jun 12, 2025 8:52 am - U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers.
How ComEd is planning to help customers who are struggling to pay electric bills

By Russell Lissau
Jun 12, 2025 7:34 am - Financially struggling ComEd customers can get grants of up to $500 to pay their energy bills under a new program.
Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations

By SIMINA MISTREANU
Jun 12, 2025 6:25 am - China’s dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and Washington that concluded with both sides saying they have a framework to pursue a deal.
At least 240 people, including those on the ground, killed in the Air India crash, official says

By AJIT SOLANKI and RAJESH ROY
Jun 12, 2025 6:02 am - An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed and exploded after takeoff Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, and there were no known survivors, officials said.
Arlington Heights mayor pushes for EV charger restrictions in basement garages

By Christopher Placek
Jun 11, 2025 6:31 pm - Citing national examples of long-burning fires, Arlington Heights officials are considering regulations banning electric vehicle charging stations in basement parking garages, despite state laws requiring EV infrastructure.
Carol Stream apartment proposal draws initial thumbs-down

By Dave Oberhelman
Jun 11, 2025 12:30 pm - An advisory panel in Carol Stream is recommending the village board reject a plan to build a 20-unit apartment development along Gary Avenue.
Factor donates refrigerated vans and ready-to-eat meals to Aurora area pantries

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Jun 11, 2025 12:27 pm - Factor is partnering with Northern Illinois Food Bank, donating ready-to-eat meals and five refrigerated vans to increase access to wholesome food and help fight hunger in the Aurora area.
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Jun 11, 2025 8:05 am - U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents. Consumer prices increased 2.4% in May compared with a year ago, according to a Labor Department report released Wednesday. That is up from a 2.3% yearly increase in April. The cost of groceries, toys and games, and large appliances rose, which could reflect the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Yet the price of new and used cars, clothes, air fares, and hotel rooms all dropped from April to May, offsetting the increases.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China in trade deal, tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55%

Jun 11, 2025 8:00 am - President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%.
Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that ‘went too far’

By The Associated Press
Jun 11, 2025 7:02 am - Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally and that they went “too far.”

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