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Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Nov 11, 2025 7:26 am - The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy.
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and MARGERY BECK
Nov 11, 2025 7:06 am - It's up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the SNAP food aid program that helps 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries as the financial pressures mount on families in some states.
‘A good deal for everyone’: Solar farm transforms Waukegan Superfund site

By Mick Zawislak
Nov 10, 2025 7:07 pm - A long vacant federal Superfund landfill site in Waukegan has been transformed with the promise of substantial electricity cost savings for low-to-moderate income residents.
Orbit Ice Arena in Palatine plans additional location with new rink, restaurant

By Steve Zalusky
Nov 10, 2025 5:10 pm - The Palatine planning and zoning commission will meet Tuesday to discuss a proposal to allow an expansion of the Orbit Ice Arena that would include a new ice arena along with a restaurant and bar.
Advocate Good Shepherd launches food drive to address local food insecurity

Submitted by Advocate Health Care
Nov 10, 2025 4:09 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has started its annual food drive early this year and extended the collection period to address food insecurity in the northwest suburbs.
China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffs

By DIDI TANG
Nov 10, 2025 4:05 pm - China said Monday it is making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, a key issue for President Donald Trump during recent talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they aimed to take steps to ease a trade war.
Warren Buffett warns ‘Father Time’ is catching up, but he trusts Berkshire Hathaway successor

By JOSH FUNK
Nov 10, 2025 3:47 pm - Billionaire Warren Buffett warned shareholders Monday that many companies will fare better than his Berkshire Hathaway in the decades ahead because of its massive size though others might say the company's prospects will dim because “Father Time” is catching up with the 95-year-old icon who plans to step down as CEO in January.
More than 720 flights canceled at O’Hare, Midway as snow flies, shutdown grinds on

By Marni Pyke
Nov 10, 2025 1:58 pm - FAA is gradually ramping up flight reductions; with the tally expected to reach 10% by Friday at 40 airports across the U.S. But a shutdown resolution could change that.
BBB warns of scammers targeting veterans

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Nov 10, 2025 1:44 pm - This Veterans Day, as the nation honors the nearly 16 million men and women for their sacrifice and service, scammers look to target them, their families, and the general public.
Schaumburg firm DialMind honing skills of AI phone attendants for other service companies

By Eric Peterson
Nov 10, 2025 1:44 pm - A Schaumburg-based company is working rapidly on the improvement of AI phone attendants for other firms, beginning with the type of senior home care agencies that emphasize the need to get it right.

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