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RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator’s support
Feb 04, 2025 7:45 am - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.
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China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google
Feb 04, 2025 7:12 am - China countered President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Tuesday, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures.
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Opinions clash on water heater relief valveFeb 04, 2025 12:41 am - When a water heater overheats, it could explode if not for the relief valve. At issue for this homeowner is where the overflow pipe delivers that excess steaming hot water, outside the building or to the garage floor.
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Rental housing proposed for former Haeger Potteries site in East DundeeFeb 03, 2025 9:07 pm - A $76 million rental housing development has been proposed for the former Haeger Potteries site in East Dundee.
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Glen Ellyn affordable housing development to be discussed ThursdayFeb 03, 2025 4:50 pm - A proposal to create a 42-unit multifamily affordable housing development at a former hotel site in Glen Ellyn will be reviewed by the village plan commission on Thursday.
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Wall Street falls following Trump’s tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning
Feb 03, 2025 4:01 pm - The threat of a punishing trade war sent Wall Street on a roller coaster Monday. After initially falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, U.S. stocks pared their losses after Mexico said it had negotiated a one-month reprieve.
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Schaumburg considering maximum price tag of $44.2 million to build new village hallFeb 03, 2025 2:40 pm - After 17 months of preliminary work, Schaumburg officials are at last faced with the actual construction cost of replacing the 52-year-old village hall with a taller, more efficient building.
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Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok
Feb 03, 2025 1:56 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used to profit off of TikTok if he's successful at finding it an American buyer.
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Electrical issue blamed for fire at Lake Zurich barFeb 03, 2025 12:28 pm - Lake Zurich Fire Department officials say a late Sunday night fire that damaged a bar was likely sparked by an electrical issue in the basement.
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Naperville Area Chamber appoints new 2025 board leadershipFeb 03, 2025 12:21 pm - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce names new 2025 executive committee and board members to guide business community growth and success.