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US consumer sentiment falls to record low on inflation
Apr 24, 2026 8:41 pm - US consumer sentiment fell in April from a month earlier to a record low, reflecting worries around the economic fallout from the Iran war.
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Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes
Apr 24, 2026 4:57 pm - A volunteer firefighter died battling a wildfire in northern Florida while more than 120 homes have been destroyed in southeast Georgia and thousands more remain threatened by two large blazes, one of which investigators suspect was sparked by an aluminum party balloon touching power lines, officials said Friday.
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Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
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Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
Apr 24, 2026 4:26 pm - Illinois launched two websites last week that share various work, training and volunteer opportunities that meet federal food assistance work requirements. The sites are free and available to all but designed specifically for Illinoisans who may lose federal food assistance due to recent program changes.
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Claire’s to move North American headquarters from Hoffman Estates to RosemontApr 24, 2026 4:23 pm - Claire’s, a global accessories retailer and favorite of teens and tweens, plans to move its North American headquarters from Hoffman Estates to Rosemont.
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Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
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Arbor Day celebrations held in Arlington Heights, PalatineApr 24, 2026 4:13 pm - Park districts led Arbor Day celebrations Friday that involved community participation in Arlington Heights and Palatine.
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‘We’re super excited’: North Shore Distillery moving to MundeleinApr 24, 2026 4:11 pm - After more than 20 years in Green Oaks, North Shore Distillery is moving to Mundelein.
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Randall Road construction updates: New lane, intersection closings coming
Apr 24, 2026 1:40 pm - Traffic is expected to back up in northern Kane County as workers close lanes on Randall Road south of Route 72.
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Downtown Wheaton celebrates new outdoor dining season with Hale Street tents, live musicApr 24, 2026 11:39 am - The Hale Street tents will soon pop up in downtown Wheaton, kicking off a new season of al fresco dining.