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Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rulesMar 20, 2026 10:19 am - Illinois’ wage law does not include federal exclusions that would shield companies from having to pay employees for pre- and post-shift activities, the state high court ruled. The ruling is based on a civil suit brought against Amazon by two former employees after they were not compensated for pre-shift health screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case will now return to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
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Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide
Mar 19, 2026 4:06 pm - A roller-coaster day for oil prices showed how they’re dictating where financial markets and maybe even the global economy are heading. Stocks tumbled in Europe and Asia when oil prices shot higher early on Thursday, but U.S. stocks pared their sharp losses as the day progressed and oil prices fell back.
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Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion
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What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
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Naperville leaders signal support for Pulte Homes development instead of data center planMar 19, 2026 3:12 pm - Naperville City Council members and some neighbors are largely receptive to the prospect of new homes on a vacant property at the north end of town, a far cry from the controversy over a data center plan for the same site.
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Federal disaster loans now available to homeowners and businesses affected by August 2025 stormsMar 19, 2026 3:09 pm - Residents and business owners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties whose properties sustained damage during last August’s severe weather can now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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BBB warns scammers ‘spring’ into action this time of yearMar 19, 2026 3:07 pm - As spring arrives, so does a seasonal surge in scams targeting homeowners and consumers. Recent snowstorms and warmer weather will increase the number of fraudulent schemes tied to home repairs, storm damage, and door-to-door sales.
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New Aurora casino plans to open in JuneMar 19, 2026 2:21 pm - The new Hollywood Aurora Casino plans to open in June, its owners announced Thursday.
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Mayor threatens to shut down Elk Grove motel where woman was stabbed to deathMar 18, 2026 9:17 pm - The business license of an Elk Grove Village extended stay motel that was site of a Feb. 25 homicide could be revoked by village officials.
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US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran