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Despite high beef prices, risk management still key for cattle farmersDec 26, 2025 1:46 pm - The cattle industry has seen higher prices due to drought reducing beef supplies and border closures limiting imports, but expansion is expected to put downward pressure on prices from 2026-2027.
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‘Eatertainment’: Algonquin Pickle Haus rebrands restaurant, aims to be where people go to eat, not just play
Dec 25, 2025 9:28 am - With hopes to become an established “eatertainment” business in Algonquin, Pickle Haus is rebranding its restaurant to let customers know the food can stand on its own.
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New Algonquin Scooter’s Coffee to hold grand opening celebration Jan. 2.Dec 25, 2025 8:48 am - The recently opened Scooter’s Coffee in Algonquin will hold a grand opening celebration Jan. 2, with the first 100 customers winning free drinks for a week through the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app.
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Van’s Frozen Custard opens new spot; Duke’s Blues N BBQ looks to new locationDec 24, 2025 1:26 pm - As Van’s Frozen Custard celebrates the opening of its new location in West Dundee, Duke’s Blues N BBQ is looking forward to a more permanent home in the former Van’s location in East Dundee.
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Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April
Dec 23, 2025 10:12 am - Consumers confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
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Dining out: Giordano’s ‘Da Pizza’ honors ’85 Bears, new nightlife spot in St. Charles and moreDec 23, 2025 9:57 am - Giordano’s is honoring the Super Bowl-winning 1985 Chicago Bears with Da Pizza. The new nightlife spot Playa opens in St. Charles on New Year’s Eve, and Drury Lane hosts breakfast and brunch with carolers this weekend.
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US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
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DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holiday giftsDec 22, 2025 7:01 pm - Makerspaces are experiencing a surge in activity this holiday season as people look to create personalized, handmade gifts and save money.
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Schaumburg family launches campaign to retain access to daughter’s medical marijuanaDec 22, 2025 5:12 pm - A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 has launched a Change.org campaign to create a legal path for her to receive across state lines the medical marijuana patches that have kept her seizure-free for eight years.
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Does association have to comply with utility company’s request?Dec 22, 2025 4:21 pm - Our homeowner’s association board recently received a request from a utility company to temporarily use part of our common area to access utility infrastructure in the existing public utility easement. They also want to use part of our common area to store equipment during the project.