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Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022
Oct 15, 2026 1:56 pm - Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
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US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
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Lake County officials warn against voting incentives: ‘We can only thank people with our words or a handshake’
Oct 15, 2026 1:11 pm - With less than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega and State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart want people to know the proper and improper ways to encourage voting.
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Troubled Vista Medical Center loses fifth CEO in three years
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Algonquin Halloween event Saturday at Towne ParkOct 15, 2026 12:53 pm - The village of Algonquin will host its annual Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Towne Park.
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‘Biking brings me joy’: Students, teachers, parents enjoy the vibe during bike buses for National Walk & Roll to School DayOct 15, 2026 11:55 am - Remember the joy of biking as a kid? That youthful vibe came washing over Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak on Oct. 8 while pedaling with Hammerschmidt Elementary School’s bike bus in Lombard for National Walk and Roll to School Day.
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Hindu community ‘horrified’ by attempted mass shooting at Aurora templeOct 15, 2026 11:52 am - When Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid heard of the attempted mass shooting at her hometown Hindu temple her reaction was utter disbelief. Stunned community leaders in the wake of the allegations are voicing concern over growing hate targeting South Asians.
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Moped driver hurt in crash with state police vehicle at DuPage AirportOct 15, 2026 11:52 am - An on-duty Illinois State Police vehicle collided with a moped Wednesday afternoon at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago, leaving the bike’s driver seriously injured, officials said.
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Flock cameras removed from Elgin Community College campusOct 15, 2026 11:23 am - Elgin Community College had controversial automated license-plate reading cameras removed from its campus earlier this year amid fears that federal immigration enforcement agents could access the data.
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Crash victim identified as Wheeling resident who was going to workOct 15, 2026 11:04 am - The man fatally struck by a car Wednesday morning in Wheeling was a local resident.