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US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on
Mar 18, 2026 9:53 am - The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they've seen at the pump in about two and a half years.
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How AIPAC, crypto and a billionaire governor shaped the Illinois primaries
Mar 18, 2026 9:47 am - The win capped a mixed night for AIPAC and crypto, which spent heavily in Illinois’ primary elections.
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Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say
Mar 18, 2026 9:01 am - Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines. But executives from Delta, American and United told investors Tuesday that strong ticket sales are helping offset those higher costs, with all three carriers reporting record bookings this year.
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Strikes hit world’s largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks
Mar 18, 2026 9:00 am - Israel said Wednesday it killed another top Iranian official, the third in two days, while Iran lashed out with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two people near Tel Aviv.
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The imperative to change business strategy is more pressing than ever. Just ask Southwest Airlines.Mar 18, 2026 8:37 am - Willingness to challenge the status quo and question the utility of even the most long-standing policies and practices is required now more than ever.
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Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
Mar 18, 2026 8:27 am - WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufactu...
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810 Entertainment brings bowling, dining, gaming to The Arboretum of South BarringtonMar 17, 2026 1:42 pm - A new entertainment venue offering an all-in-one destination for dining, games and private events is now open at The Arboretum of South Barrington.
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Crunch Fitness coming this fall to Fox River Commons in NapervilleMar 17, 2026 1:38 pm - Crunch Fitness franchise owner JEM Wellness Brands will open its first suburban location in the Fox River Commons in Naperville this fall.
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Antitrust trial against Live Nation, Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
Mar 17, 2026 1:34 pm - The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in a New York federal court with three dozen states, including Illinois, remaining in the case a week after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew.
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Iran war choke-points begin to cast doubt on global chip supply
Mar 17, 2026 1:22 pm - As the war in the Middle East stretches into a third week, the global semiconductor industry is facing mounting threats the conflict will choke off key supplies vital for chipmaking and spike the cost of power in Taiwan — the foundation of today’s technology industry.