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‘Our Stories’ film preview honors Latino community’s role in McHenry County agricultureMar 08, 2026 9:18 pm - Raices Latinas is screening a preview of “Nuestras Historias,” a documentary highlighting Latino contributions to McHenry County agriculture, on March 31 at Woodstock Opera House with free admission.
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What’s the top issue facing Illinois’ 6th Congressional District? Casten, challengers disagreeMar 08, 2026 4:36 pm - The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.
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Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gainsMar 08, 2026 3:44 pm - MOSCOW (AP) — As U.S. and Israeli missiles and bombs rain on Iran, Russia has responded with words of indignation but no visible action to support its Middle Eastern ally...
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Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten bothMar 08, 2026 3:42 pm - As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid ...
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Most Democrats in 9th Congressional race cite affordability as top issueMar 07, 2026 4:37 pm - Most of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents.
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Housing is so expensive that people earning $200,000 qualify for help
Mar 07, 2026 1:46 pm - Across the country, as housing and other costs continue to outpace income increases, many middle-class homebuyers are finding they can’t easily scrape together a down payment on their own. That has prompted city, state and nonprofit programs to expand eligibility for down-payment support — with some areas offering loans to people making more than $200,000.
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Tips for planning your small business sales in challenging timesMar 07, 2026 1:23 pm - As our first quarter is in its final three weeks for many small businesses, many owners find themselves juggling quarter ending duties including reviewing taxes, and trying to anticipate what the next nine months might bring.
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Select suburban Target stores debut new baby boutiques
Mar 07, 2026 1:03 pm - Target is launching a new baby department shopping experience this month in only nine locations across the state, including several suburban stores.
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‘I didn’t believe it’: Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2B in medical debt for pennies on dollar
Mar 07, 2026 1:00 pm - Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar. The partnership allows debt to be written off for pennies on the dollar.
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Should east St. Charles pause new car washes, gas stations, drive-throughs? Moratorium fails to gain steam