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Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Feb 04, 2026 8:03 am - Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
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Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
Feb 04, 2026 7:57 am - As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
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‘Indiana is moving fast’: Arlington Heights group rallies to keep Bears in IllinoisFeb 03, 2026 6:50 pm - Touchdown Arlington, a pro-Bears-to-Arlington Heights business coalition, plans an event on Feb. 11 to rally support for the Bears’ proposed redevelopment of Arlington Park. The event comes amid the team’s increasing interest in Indiana.
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Epstein invested alongside top Silicon Valley names in crypto firm Coinbase
Feb 03, 2026 6:25 pm - Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invested $3 million into the cryptocurrency startup Coinbase in 2014, according to documents released by the Justice Department on Friday, giving him a small role in the rise of what is now a $51 billion public company and the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange.
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How new postmark rule may impact associationsFeb 03, 2026 6:15 pm - Recent changes by the United States Postal Service create potential risks for homeowner associations that rely on traditional mailbox drop-off practices to satisfy administrative and legal notice deadlines.
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Batavia OKs $1.86 million incentive to turn ex-factory into software company HQFeb 03, 2026 3:58 pm - Batavia is poised to provide $1.86 million in aid to renovate a 100-year-old factory in to a headquarters for a software company.
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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
Feb 03, 2026 1:23 pm - The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
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YWCA Elgin accepting nominations for 2026 Leader Luncheon AwardsFeb 03, 2026 1:20 pm - YWCA Elgin is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leader Luncheon Awards, an annual event that recognizes women who make a meaningful impact in the community through leadership, service, and dedication to others.
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Huntley officials open to scaled-down duplex development
Feb 03, 2026 12:52 pm - Huntley officials have indicated they are open to considering a new duplex development coming to the Route 47 corridor.
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St. Charles’ new $6.4 million downtown plaza, Kautz Road awarded for excellence
Feb 03, 2026 12:49 pm - Becoming a favorite gathering place for diners and those looking to soak up acoustic guitar strums along the scenic Fox River, St. Charles' downtown First Street Plaza is being recognized.