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State lawmakers move to block towns from imposing taxes on sports betting
Mar 16, 2026 3:02 pm - Chicago’s steep new tax on sports betting is creating a backlash in Springfield that could lead to new restrictions on whether municipalities should have the power to tax gambling revenue.
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After Naperville council nixes controversial data center, Pulte Homes development pitched for siteMar 16, 2026 9:13 am - Almost two months after Naperville city council members rejected plans for a controversial data center near a high-profile intersection, the property owner is soliciting their input on a proposed 262-unit residential development at the site.
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3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the USMar 16, 2026 8:14 am - GREELEY, Colo. — About 3,800 workers at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants went on strike Monday in Colorado in what union representatives said is the first w...
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‘Sounding the alarm’: Metra hopes bridge funding bill gains traction despite distractionMar 16, 2026 7:08 am - Metra makes the case for funding fixes for 100-year-old railway bridges. Plus, a new Pace program and construction alerts.
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry County
Mar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
Mar 14, 2026 9:43 pm - One of the hottest tickets in the Vatican's backyard these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel.The invitation-only conference in Rome, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic universities initially associated with it have all denied official involvement.
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Retailers with tobacco as primary business excluded from opening in downtown LibertyvilleMar 14, 2026 5:03 pm - Retailers whose principal products are selling tobacco, electronic cigarettes and other smoking supplies have been excluded from operating in the downtown area of Libertyville.
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Five breweries in six weeks: Chicago’s craft beer closures have brewers on guard
Mar 14, 2026 1:45 pm - At least five Chicago breweries have closed or announced closures this year, and industry experts predict more are on the way.
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How to set and invest your emergency fund
Mar 14, 2026 1:19 pm - Here’s how to figure out how big your emergency fund should be, and how you should invest it.
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4 smart moves to cut your 2025 tax bill under new rules
Mar 14, 2026 1:16 pm - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made some long-awaited permanent changes to the tax code. It also introduced short-term tax breaks that come with strict limits and phaseouts, and many of them are only available through 2028 or 2029. Here are four ways to get the most out of the OBBBA’s temporary provisions as you file your 2025 taxes and plan ahead.