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Trump threatens to fire Powell, won’t halt probe of Fed renovations
Apr 15, 2026 8:00 am - President Trump threatened Wednesday to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he doesn’t step down from the Fed in the coming weeks.
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It’s Tax Day. Ahead of the deadline, 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says
Apr 15, 2026 7:30 am - The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and the Trump administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law.
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Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
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Pritzker touts plan to increase affordable housing as pushback from suburbs growsApr 14, 2026 6:53 pm - A failure to communicate? Towns fear "three-flats on garages" as governor says more affordable homes are needed.
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Rosemont firm run by mayor’s brother loses longstanding contracts at Allstate ArenaApr 14, 2026 6:51 pm - Bomark Cleaning, run by Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens’ brother Mark, lost long-held janitorial and parking contracts for the Allstate Arena after a request for proposals process.
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A United and American alliance? United CEO floats idea amid intense O’Hare rivalryApr 14, 2026 6:51 pm - “A merger like this faces long odds, but it could trigger actions by other airlines in a way that reshapes the debate about the airline industry's future,” expert Joseph Schwieterman said.
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‘A lot of concerns’: Townhouse plan doesn’t sit well with Vernon Hills trusteesApr 14, 2026 6:27 pm - A plan to build 79-townhouses near the Vernon Hills Metra commuter station on Route 45 failed to win over village trustees during a recent public review.
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Buyer takes issue with seller’s disclosure statementApr 14, 2026 5:13 pm - A seller said a home had no issues, but the home inspector found many. The buyer canceled the sale. Should the homeowner reimburse the buyer for the inspection fee?
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Palatine gives preliminary approval to 38-unit townhouse development at former gas station siteApr 14, 2026 4:39 pm - A long‑vacant former gas station and car wash property in Palatine, now overgrown with weeds and loomed over by two billboards, could soon by replaced by a 38-unit townhouse development.
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Tax refunds are up, but polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying