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Retirees, should you take RMDs early in the year or wait?

By Christine Benz of Morningstar
Apr 04, 2026 1:15 pm - Q. Within a given year, is there any advantage to taking your required minimum distributions as soon as you can, or taking it down to the wire and pulling the distribution in late December? Or is it better to take monthly or quarterly withdrawals?
These car brands could suffer the most with soaring gas prices

By Todd C. Frankel and Federica Cocco
Apr 04, 2026 1:00 pm - The Iran war has contributed to a gas price increase of nearly 35%, adding $1 to the average gallon. On Tuesday, the nationwide average gas price hit $4 for the first time since 2022.
Alleged use of AI to generate pornographic images investigated at Lake Zurich High School

By Mick Zawislak
Apr 03, 2026 4:40 pm - A criminal investigation regarding alleged use of AI by Lake Zurich High School students to generate and share pornographic images using the likeness of other students has been ongoing for weeks.
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

By MARCIA DUNN
Apr 03, 2026 3:55 pm - The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet’s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
3-story apartment building again proposed for vacant Wheeling lot

By Russell Lissau
Apr 03, 2026 3:10 pm - For the second time in as many years, a six-unit apartment building has been proposed for a vacant lot in Wheeling.
Kane County Parent Cafés aim to bring in fathers, male caregivers

By Brenda Schory
Apr 03, 2026 8:44 am - The Kane County Health Department will continue its Parent Cafés this year with a new focus on encouraging fathers and other male caregivers to participate, officials announced in a news release.
2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

By JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISING
Apr 03, 2026 7:38 am - One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations.
Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress

By George Alexandrakis
Apr 02, 2026 8:36 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on Congress to allow the permanent year-round use of E15 gasoline, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline that is cheaper than regular fuel and increases demand for corn.
Distorted soda and sub shop debuts in Crystal Lake for local take on ‘dirty soda’ trend

By Michelle Meyer
Apr 02, 2026 3:05 pm - A new soda and sub shop has opened in downtown Crystal Lake, complete with a theme that transports customers back to the 1990s with an emphasis on grunge, rock and rap music that defined the era.
McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Apr 02, 2026 2:56 pm - After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald’s has a new strategy: Keep it simple. The fast-food giant’s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The breakfast items include hash browns or a Sausage McMuffin. A small order of fries or a McDouble burger are among the options the rest of the day.

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