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‘A day without fear’: Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown
Nov 12, 2025 10:52 am - The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls. They buy out every last item — every tamale, every corn cob, every bundle of sweets. Then they load up the food and deliver it to shelters and families in need.
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Geneva baby and children’s boutique grows with the next generation
Nov 12, 2025 9:24 am - When Sylvia Torres first opened Little Barn Baby nearly six years ago in Geneva, she initially had to think back to her own days as a new mother when ordering items for the store. Now that she’s a grandmother, she’s got her own crew to test out the merchandise.
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Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
Nov 12, 2025 9:17 am - Around 14% was spent at smaller grocery and convenience stores, businesses often tucked into neighborhoods and more easily accessible to SNAP beneficiaries.
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
Nov 12, 2025 9:05 am - President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage. Now, he’s claiming they can finance a windfall for American families, too: He's promising a generous tariff dividend.
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When will Amazon Fresh store open in Buffalo Grove? Nobody knowsNov 12, 2025 8:10 am - Buffalo Grove officials said it is unclear when the much anticipated Amazon Fresh store at The Clove development will open.
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Aviation dysfunction could spill over to Thanksgiving with no fix, Duffy warnsNov 11, 2025 7:27 pm - Even if Congress votes to end shutdown soon, it could take time for aviation network across the country to get back to normal, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday.
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I-88 or 5th Avenue? Naperville to decide which area will be focus of new studyNov 11, 2025 6:49 pm - Naperville will set aside $150,000 in next year’s budget for initiating one in-depth study focused on a large-scale redevelopment area in the city. But the city council has yet to decide which area to prioritize: the I-88 corridor or the properties around Naperville’s 5th Avenue Metra station.
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Taxes, sanctuary status and electability key issues in GOP gubernatorial joustNov 11, 2025 6:39 pm - Republicans Ted Dabrowski, Aaron Del Mar and James Mendrick debate who could defeat Gov. JB Pritzker in early gubernatorial clash.
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Gilmore Girls Bingo launches in downtown Geneva: A cozy, Shop Local challenge with major prizesNov 11, 2025 4:11 pm - A new community shopping challenge called Gilmore Girls Bingo has launched in downtown Geneva, inviting people to shop, dine, and support local businesses while competing to win prizes.
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The Dow rallies 550 points to a record
Nov 11, 2025 3:44 pm - NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday and carried the market back to where it was before last week’s swoon. The S&P 500 added 0.2% after erasing a loss taken during...