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Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
May 01, 2026 4:05 pm - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves annual funding to agenciesMay 01, 2026 1:44 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $48,789 in funding at their April 28 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
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Own the Business, Own the Building: Dream Big with the SBA 504 ProgramMay 01, 2026 11:21 am - Small Business Week is here, and SomerCor is ready to help more local entrepreneurs access capital to grow their businesses.
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Is Red Lobster’s revamped ‘Endless Shrimp’ deal worth it? A food critic tried it.
May 01, 2026 8:38 am - It’s easy to understand the appeal of Red Lobster’s “Endless Shrimp” special, a promotion in which diners are guaranteed as many shrimp as they can stuff in at one seating. But just how good a deal is it? Some premeal math told us how many shrimp we would each have to eat to make this a bargain: 23.
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Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
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What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war
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‘It’s a new day’: Demolition wrapping up on long-idle Lisle strip mall downtownApr 30, 2026 5:01 pm - After years of sitting vacant, a strip mall at the entrance to downtown Lisle is nearly no more.
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Des Plaines set to buy most of former Methodist Camp Ground for $4M, ending legal battleApr 30, 2026 3:38 pm - Des Plaines would purchase most of a historic — but flood-prone — campground for $4 million under a deal before the city council.
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Many Illinois farmers see slow planting progress due to frequent rains, cooler temperaturesApr 30, 2026 2:58 pm - Despite statewide planting progress being ahead of the average pace, weather and soil conditions kept many tractors on the sidelines in large portions of central and northern Illinois through mid-April.
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How to protect yourself from moving scamsApr 30, 2026 2:10 pm - This year’s moving season could be the best yet for scammers — and the worst yet for families — because AI is improving con artists’ techniques. “With AI, the fraudsters are very convincing and effective,” said Steve J. Bernas, BBB president and CEO. “The phony websites look genuine, the wording is professional, and the online reviews are excellent, but fake.”