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Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett leads in the race to be Fed chair
Dec 10, 2025 4:08 pm - Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, is emerging in the pole position to replace Jerome H. Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, as the succession race enters a final phase.
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Take two: Buoyed by O’Hare gate purchase, American promises more destinationsDec 10, 2025 3:30 pm - American’s acquisition of two gates comes after competitor United Airlines gained four in October following city shuffle.
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Krishnamoorthi donates campaign cash from Trump adviser Shyam Sankar to immigrant rights groups
Dec 10, 2025 3:28 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has donated $29,300 — the entirety of campaign contributions from Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar — to immigrant rights groups, his Senate campaign said Wednesday.
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‘A nice holiday gift’: Wheeling Township board approves long-awaited mental health taxDec 10, 2025 3:24 pm - More than three years after voters approved the referendum for it, Wheeling Township trustees on Tuesday passed the first property tax levy for the township’s mental health board.
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The Week in Pictures features photographs made during November and DecemberDec 10, 2025 2:39 pm -
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Illinois’ low-cost library program takes on the justice gap
Dec 10, 2025 2:27 pm - A pilot program in 18 libraries across nine counties trains staff to help residents navigate civil court proceedings, offering a lifeline in communities where legal aid and public transit are scarce.
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Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
Dec 10, 2025 1:28 pm - Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.
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Lake Zurich to outline plans for park improvementsDec 10, 2025 12:40 pm - Lake Zurich will host a community open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, to review preliminary master plans for five village parks.
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Hoffman Estates seeks sister cities hostsDec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - The Sister Cities Commission of Hoffman Estates is seeking host families for three cultural exchanges with guests from Angoulême, France.
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Downed live wires lead to fire outside Algonquin homeDec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - Downed live wires in front of a home in Algonquin caused electrical sparks and a small fire Wednesday morning, officials reported.