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Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation
Nov 15, 2025 2:47 pm - President Donald Trump's problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu.Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs, as did Democratic President Joe Biden. Both tried to shame companies for price increases.Trump is even leaning on a message that echoes Biden’s claims in 2021 that elevated inflation is simply a “transitory” problem that will soon vanish.
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Families in need line up early for distribution of 1,000 holiday meals in ElginNov 15, 2025 2:22 pm - Two organizations and nearly 70 volunteers combined their efforts to distribute 1,000 holiday meals to families in need Saturday morning at Elgin Community College as just one component of their service to thousands more through the end of the year.
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A ‘fundamental issue’: Advocates celebrate Glen Ellyn affordable housing developmentNov 15, 2025 1:15 pm - Nonprofit Full Circle Communities will develop 42 units of affordable housing in Glen Ellyn, a project years in the making. “We’re finally reaching the finish line,” one supporter said.
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STEM event encourages girls to pursue science careersNov 15, 2025 1:04 pm - The College of Lake County STEM for Girls event Saturday in Grayslake drew students in grades seven through 12 who are interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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Woman charged after family fight in PalatineNov 15, 2025 11:50 am - A Chicago woman was charged in Palatine Friday night after a family fight, but police are assuring the public there is no threat to the community from the reported use of a weapon.
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Suburban hospitals receive ‘A’ rating in hospital safety reportNov 15, 2025 11:40 am - Sixteen suburban hospitals are among 35 statewide to receive an “A” rating for excellence in patient safety on The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2025 patient safety report card.
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Huntley man and woman face criminal charges over video of sexual conduct with dogNov 15, 2025 11:18 am - A Huntley man and woman were charged Friday in connection with a video of a man engaging in sexual contact with a dog that came to light in July.
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Lake County authorities search Diamond Lake for missing Mundelein-area manNov 14, 2025 9:33 pm - Lake County authorities searched Diamond Lake in Mundelein Friday for a Mundelein-area man who has been missing for more than a week, according to ABC 7.
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Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
Nov 14, 2025 8:57 pm - SNAP benefits have resumed in Illinois, with recipients set to receive the rest of their November benefits over the next week.
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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery prices