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A ‘little stressful’: U of I, suburban school students deal with Canvas outage caused by cyberattackMay 08, 2026 10:00 am - As a result of the Canvas outage, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign postponed all final exams and assignments scheduled for Friday or this weekend. The outage hit not only higher academia. It also disrupted suburban Chicago school districts.
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
May 08, 2026 8:23 am - America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.
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US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
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Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
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Movies returning to Des Plaines Theatre for $1-a-ticket seriesMay 07, 2026 8:06 pm - Movies will return to the Des Plaines Theatre this spring.
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Naperville mayor highlights ‘record year’ for new downtown businesses, looks to future of I-88 corridorMay 07, 2026 7:17 pm - Naperville Mayor Mayor Scott Wehrli said Thursday he believes “the future of the I-88 corridor is the future of our city.”
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Mount Prospect Fatpour still on tap, as developer’s criminal history surfacesMay 07, 2026 6:16 pm - Mount Prospect officials say a proposed Fatpour Tap Works location for the downtown remains a priority, even as the project sits in a holding pattern — and with information surfacing about the developer's checkered legal history.
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BBB scam alert: Con artists target Mother’s Day shoppersMay 07, 2026 3:45 pm - The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to be vigilant against scams. Scammers see this holiday as an especially lucrative opportunity. Whether you’re buying flowers, jewelry, or gift cards, the BBB urges you to shop wisely.
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Tapping into Long Grove’s downtown growth, 2 new stores open in historic districtMay 07, 2026 3:38 pm - Two storefronts recently opened in downtown Long Grove, fueling optimism about the future of the village’s historic downtown. Artistic Creations of Long Grove at 405 Robert Parker Coffin Road, a shop showcasing handmade and artisan goods, and The Olive Tap at 302 Old McHenry Road, an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting emporium, held a dual grand opening Sunday.
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Where to invest now that moon race 2.0 is here
May 07, 2026 3:19 pm - The Artemis II mission was a glorious moment for space exploration and a sign of a potential $1 trillion investment boom in the global space industry over the next decade. Analysts at Morgan Stanley identified 60 companies poised to profit from the expanding space economy, including miners, fuel producers and manufacturers of industrial gases and propulsion systems.