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Tolls on cars haven’t been raised in years — is a hike coming in 2026?Jan 04, 2026 8:45 pm - Tollway leaders explain what’s happening with their big, new road program and what that means for drivers.
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Can Hawaiian restaurant revitalize Palatine site?Jan 04, 2026 4:29 pm - A new Hawaiian restaurant could be saying aloha to Palatine. The village council will vote Monday whether to allow Hawaiian Brothers Island Grill to open at 1597 N. Rand Road, near Dundee Road
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Why I have a financial planner, from a finance pro
Jan 03, 2026 1:00 pm - It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I spend a lot of time on financial, tax, and investment planning at work. However, hiring a planner has delivered a return that can’t be quantified: peace of mind. Here are some key reasons we pay for financial advice.
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St. Charles again delays push tax on video gaming terminals
Jan 02, 2026 5:35 pm - While statewide litigation plays its hand, the city of St. Charles is again deferring the imposition of a push tax on video gambling terminals.
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Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
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Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026
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New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
Jan 02, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois workers with a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit will soon have additional access to job-protected, unpaid leave. People who work for employers of between 16 and 50 people will get up to 10 days of unpaid leave if they have a newborn in neonatal intensive care. Larger employers have to offer up to 20 days.
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Politicians must embrace civility and solutions in 2026Jan 02, 2026 12:14 pm - The small business community touches nearly everyone, and together we can drive a proactive and positive agenda that supports local businesses, transcends destructive politics, and builds a stronger economy in 2026.
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As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again
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The Biz Week That Was: A new microwinery, new restaurants opening in 2026 are among the highlightsJan 02, 2026 9:42 am - The Week that Was in business