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Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Mar 31, 2026 10:52 am - Organizations seeking to create community living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities say local zoning laws in Illinois are “discriminatory” and are pushing for legislation to protect the federal rights of those residents.
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Federal ‘God squad’ exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Mar 31, 2026 9:13 am - A U.S. government panel on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said environmentalists' lawsuits against the industry threatened to hobble the nation's energy supply.
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US gasoline tops $4 for first time since 2022 on Iran war
Mar 31, 2026 8:09 am - U.S. gasoline topped $4 a gallon for the first time since August 2022, one of the most high-profile reminders to date that even the world’s largest economy is feeling the impact of a deepening conflict in the Middle East.
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Arlington Heights or Hammond? Bears stadium decision expected before end of summer, Warren saysMar 30, 2026 6:49 pm - Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren said Monday he expects to know late this spring or summer whether the team’s new football stadium will be in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana.
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Long Avenue neighborhood near Schaumburg preparing to say goodbyeMar 30, 2026 5:09 pm - The approximately 55-year-old neighborhood on Long Avenue near Schaumburg's southwest corner is experiencing its last spring before bulldozers bring about its fall in late April.
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Takito Grill becomes latest restaurant casualty at Des Plaines’ Metropolitan SquareMar 30, 2026 2:43 pm - Another restaurant in Des Plaines' Metropolitan Square complex has gone under.
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K. Hollis Jewelers marks 21 years with estate jewelry showcaseMar 30, 2026 2:25 pm - Batavia-based K. Hollis Jewelers will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a special event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 at 2030 Main St. in Batavia.
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Wheaton French market returns April 11Mar 30, 2026 1:41 pm - Oh la la! Wheaton’s French market kicks off the season Saturday, April 11.
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Some wait times at airport bottlenecks are easing with TSA paychecks promised
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Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on