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‘People are being evicted’: TSA union says shutdown is pushing workers to economic brinkMar 24, 2026 6:17 pm - TSA union representatives talk about ICE deployment and why some airports like O’Hare have relatively normal security lines compared to nightmare scenarios elsewhere.
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Buffalo Grove pushes decision date ahead on village hall/police station siteMar 24, 2026 4:22 pm - Buffalo Grove will need more time to review the property being considered for its new village hall and police headquarters, delaying public discussion until at least late April, officials said.
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Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes Illinois House, awaits Senate actionMar 24, 2026 3:15 pm - A bill giving the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to review and regulate premiums for both auto and homeowners insurance passed the House March 19 and now awaits Senate action. The bill would prohibit “excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory” premiums.
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Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens
Mar 24, 2026 3:02 pm - The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: Higher interest rates.
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It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll
Mar 24, 2026 2:26 pm - Americans’ outlook on the job market has turned increasingly pessimistic, a surprisingly negative shift given the low unemployment rate but one that likely reflects an ongoing hiring drought. Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted late last year said now is a “good time” to find a quality job, with 72% saying it is a bad time.
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Electrical fire leaves Wheaton business uninhabitableMar 24, 2026 8:34 am - An electrical fire Monday evening left a Wheaton business uninhabitable.
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Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl
Mar 24, 2026 7:44 am - Senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including the Transportation Security Administration airport workers going without pay, but excluding ICE's enforcement and removal operations that have been core to the dispute.
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New developer seeks to adopt previously approved plan for 69 townhouses in Prospect HeightsMar 23, 2026 5:22 pm - A developer is asking the Prospect Heights city council for permission to take over a controversial proposal to build 69 townhouses that was previously approved, but never built.
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Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talksMar 23, 2026 3:25 pm - A cautious relief swept through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices eased, and stock prices rose on Wall Street following severe losses taken elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcement.
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Women leading the future of financial confidenceMar 23, 2026 3:11 pm - Across the financial industry, women are playing a vital role in advancing that confidence through education, mentorship, and community engagement.