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Illinois is ending its 1% tax on groceries. Will your town replace it?Dec 21, 2024 1:15 pm - The elimination of the state’s grocery tax in 2025 might save shoppers a little, but will cost their communities big. Here’s how some suburbs plan to make up for the lost revenue.
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Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
Dec 21, 2024 10:31 am - President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump's core demand in the negotiations.
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USDA funds local food waste projectsDec 21, 2024 12:56 am - USDA invests over $7.5 million in 26 projects across 15 states to reduce food waste through composting and waste diversion, supporting climate and food security goals.
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Party City closing all its stores, including locations across the suburbsDec 20, 2024 2:16 pm - After more than 40 years in business, Party City is closing its stores, including more than a dozen in the suburbs, CNN reported Friday.
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Why Illinois lawmakers might change pension benefits for some employees
Dec 20, 2024 1:56 pm - Changes that would make Illinois pension systems compliant with Social Security by improving benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table when lawmakers return to Springfield in January.
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Floating a new plan, Speaker Johnson insists there will be no government shutdown
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After some disagreement, Schaumburg trustees approve new regulations for short-term house rentalsDec 20, 2024 12:59 pm - In its last binding action of 2024, and not without some final disagreement, the Schaumburg village board voted 5-1 to approve new regulations on short-term home rentals that will be in full effect no later than Jan. 1.
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Conversion of hotel into Lake County’s first permanent family shelter underwayDec 20, 2024 10:19 am - A Travelodge hotel in Waukegan will be converted into the first permanent shelter in Lake County for families with children experiencing a housing crises.
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‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa ParkDec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
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Daily Herald delivery delayed todayDec 20, 2024 8:55 am - Delivery of today's Daily Herald will be delayed as a result of weather issues. If you do not receive your newspaper by 9:30 a.m., please call (847) 427-4333. ...