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United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay
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.
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Notorious Batavia intersection could get a makeover
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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‘A shared experience’: Two generations of wine lovers reopen Geneva Wine Cellar & Tasting RoomMay 13, 2026 12:05 pm - Two generations of a wine-loving family have purchased and reopened the Geneva Wine Cellar and Tasting Room in downtown Geneva. “Wine has always been our passion,” says co-owner Angela Moore. “... And we really can’t wait to share it.”
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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
May 13, 2026 10:35 am - U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
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Batavia’s first cannabis shop celebrates ribbon-cutting
May 13, 2026 8:56 am - There are high expectations for the first cannabis dispensary to open in Batavia.
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Sometimes, kids don’t belong at restaurantsMay 13, 2026 8:17 am - Taking children to restaurants is an opportunity to spend special time with them, communicate with them and, most importantly, teach them how to behave in public.
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New meeting and professional development space to open Friday in downtown ElginMay 13, 2026 8:13 am - Rose's Room, an event space in downtown Elgin intended for workshops, classes, meetings and other small gatherings, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Friday, May 15.
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Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week’s end when the vessel will resume cruises
May 13, 2026 8:01 am - The operator of the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak told The Associated Press Wednesday that it expects to know by the end of the week if the vessel will keep to its schedule for the coming months, as it previously indicated it would.
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10 tips for being a smarter farmers market shopper
May 13, 2026 5:50 am - Peak farmers market season is just around the corner. Are you ready for the annual fresh produce bonanza? Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, a refresher on navigating a farmers market is in order to help you make the most of your visit — and get the most bang for your buck.
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Big upgrade for athletic facilities at College of Lake County’s Grayslake campusMay 12, 2026 5:58 pm - The entrance off Washington Street to the College of Lake County's main campus in Grayslake has been closed since April 1, but, as with any big project, the thought is the eventual benefit will offset the short-term inconvenience.