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Senior living community proposed in St. Charles, could house 127 people and offer assisted living
Jan 19, 2026 9:59 am - Developers are exploring plans for a new 23-acre senior living community in St. Charles, replete with 64 independent “living cottages” and a senior living building for assisted living and memory care.
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Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
Jan 19, 2026 9:57 am - The World Economic Forum, the think tank whose four-day annual meeting opens Tuesday, has a stated motto of “improving the state of the world," and this year's theme is “A spirit of dialogue.”
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kindJan 18, 2026 4:25 pm - COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan c...
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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over GreenlandJan 18, 2026 3:47 pm - BERLIN (AP) — The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, wa...
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White House told CBS to run Trump interview unedited or get sued
Jan 17, 2026 8:19 pm - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News to air an interview with President Donald Trump in full or face a lawsuit, according to an audio recording of the exchange reviewed by The Washington Post.
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‘It’s not just retail. It’s hospitality’: Stonehouse Market store coming to downtown WheatonJan 17, 2026 1:45 pm - Fran Rouse shares a certain French sensibility through her expanding Wheaton business, Stonehouse Market. Her store in Town Square Wheaton has cookbooks, L'epicurien salted butter caramel spread, French soaps, and art Rouse brought back from a trip to Paris. A Francophile at heart, she’s opening another store, this one in downtown.
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The Biz Week That Was: Airport naming rights, home sales climb, GameStop closes, and Bears stadium deal hurdlesJan 17, 2026 1:30 pm - ‘This terminal is courtesy of (your company)’ — Chicago seeks input on O’Hare, Midway sponsorships Naming rights and sponsorships for O’Hare and Midway assets, from ...
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2026 tips for how to pay for collegeJan 17, 2026 12:59 pm - Whether your college-bound student is starting college this fall, next fall or the one after that, there are steps you can take in 2026 to help your child get their degree without sabotaging your savings or retirement.
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How to conduct your own portfolio makeover
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Illinois needs spending restraint to help businesses thrive in 2026Jan 17, 2026 11:53 am - The Illinois General Assembly has returned for the 2026 session, and lawmakers already are debating subsidizing the Chicago Bears’ new stadium, making changes to Tier 2 pensions, addressing energy concerns and data centers, and even proposing new progressive income taxes.