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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
Jan 01, 2026 5:09 pm - President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
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About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
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Lock ‘em up: What state’s new Safe Storage Act means for gun owners, safetyJan 01, 2026 4:35 pm - A much-needed move to save innocent lives or another costly infringement on the right to bear arms? That’s the debate over a new state law requiring gun owners to keep their firearms locked up when kids or at-risk adults are around.
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Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker
Jan 01, 2026 4:21 pm - Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively.
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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
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Pet rescues sound alarm for more foster homes throughout suburbsJan 01, 2026 2:33 pm - Officials from suburban pet rescue groups say there is a growing need for more foster homes in the region.
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Hundreds plunge into Lake Michigan for annual Waukegan charity eventJan 01, 2026 2:17 pm - More than 500 participants plunged into Lake Michigan Thursday for the 27th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge at Waukegan Municipal Beach.
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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Jan 01, 2026 11:26 am - Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report. The r...
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New Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
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Cary home a total loss after New Year's Eve fire; family dog missingJan 01, 2026 8:52 am - A house in Cary was a total loss following an afternoon fire New Year’s Eve and fire officials say a dog remains missing.