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Why the U.S. job market is so hard, especially for recent college graduates

By Federica Cocco and Taylor Telford
May 14, 2026 2:34 pm - The American job market is behaving in a way that economists are struggling to explain. The economy is growing. Unemployment is low. And yet, for millions of workers, finding a job has become harder than at almost any other point in decades.
Palatine approves new liquors license for Cook Cork & Fork

Daily Herald report
May 14, 2026 11:46 am - The Palatine Village Council this week approved shifting the liquor license for Cook Cork & Fork, 34 W. Palatine Road, to a newer class that allows limited spirits and packaged wine sales.
China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

By WILL WEISSERT and AAMER MADHANI
May 14, 2026 8:49 am - China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

By ADAM SCHRECK and MELANIE LIDMAN
May 14, 2026 8:09 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attack...
What can association do about owners leaving trash cans out?

By Matthew Moodhe
May 13, 2026 4:24 pm - A couple of owners in our association leave their empty garbage cans at the curb for many days after the weekly pickup. Does the association have any remedies?
Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data

By STAN CHOE
May 13, 2026 4:07 pm - A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records Wednesday, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation.
Food truck festivals in the suburbs offer tasty options

By Aimee Barrows
May 13, 2026 3:09 pm - Food truck season is rolling back into the suburbs, bringing with it a full lineup of outdoor festivals packed with bold flavors and local favorites.
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOEY CAPPELLETTI
May 13, 2026 1:22 pm - The Senate on Wednesday is set to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.
United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay

By RIO YAMAT
May 13, 2026 1:01 pm - United Airlines flight attendants have approved a new labor contract that will bring their first pay increases in six years — along with boarding pay, a long-sought change that compensates crew members for the work they do before the plane leaves the gate.
Notorious Batavia intersection could get a makeover

By Joey Weslo
May 13, 2026 12:55 pm - The intersection in Batavia on Fabyan Parkway at Route 25 has long given travelers headaches with congestion and backups often associated with the intersection’s layout.

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