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Future business leaders: Barrington chamber honors young entrepreneurs at annual banquetFeb 18, 2025 3:34 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the ingenuity of a group of young entrepreneurs at their annual dinner celebration on Jan. 30.
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Concern grows as Israel uses US-made AI models during war
Feb 18, 2025 2:21 pm - U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence. But the number of civilians killed also has soared, fueling fears that these tools are contributing to the deaths of innocent people.
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Huntley leaders like rental housing development, but not proposed location
Feb 18, 2025 2:04 pm - Huntley officials like the idea of a new housing development in town, but not its proposed location.
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Don’t let spring break leave you brokeFeb 18, 2025 1:59 pm - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers: a heightened interest in premium vacations presents a prime opportunity for scammers. Fraudulent vacation rentals, third-party booking sites, and travel agencies are on the rise, targeting those seeking great vacation deals.
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Wheaton restaurateur nears opening of Dough and The BackyardFeb 18, 2025 1:50 pm - Eric Schlickman, owner of several Wheaton restaurants, is renovating the old Carlson’s Art Supply Store into a pizzeria called Dough and an entertainment spot called The Backyard, with March-April opening dates planned.
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All 80 aboard a Delta jet survive after it burst into flames on a Toronto runway
Feb 18, 2025 11:35 am - The Delta Air Lines jet came down fast, landing so hard that it lost its right wing, then burst into flames on a runway in Toronto. The aircraft slid to a stop, upside down, leaving a trail of black smoke in its wake.
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Restaurant closes as review of proposed apartment project in downtown Libertyville continuesFeb 17, 2025 5:06 pm - After six years, Birdy’s Coffee House & Little Kitchen, a cozy spot near the Metra line in downtown Libertyville for warm scones and breakfast sandwiches by the fire, has closed.
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Coins, watches and more: A look at Trump's crypto-related ventures, by the numbers
Feb 17, 2025 4:40 pm - Donald Trump has leaned into his unofficial role as the “crypto president” in ways that can both help the crypto industry and enrich himself and his family.
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Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance
Feb 17, 2025 4:35 pm - When the Trump administration’s crypto czar, David Sacks, recently held a news conference to announce a new congressional working group to advance cryptocurrency regulation, many digital asset enthusiasts were unimpressed and underwhelmed.
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Owners of Barrington Hills farm hope third time is the charm for flower salesFeb 17, 2025 4:15 pm - A Barrington Hills couple is making their third try to convince the village to allow them to make direct sales on their flower farm.