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Illinois Stewardship Alliance urges farmers to apply for infrastructure fundingMar 12, 2026 10:48 am - Illinois Stewardship Alliance urges farmers and food businesses to apply for the FY2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant by March 27, which funds cold storage, processing equipment, and distribution systems
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US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable
Mar 12, 2026 8:30 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market. T...
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
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Iran’s supreme leader resolves to keep fighting in his first public remarks
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O'Hare and Midway so far avoiding TSA delays plaguing airports elsewhereMar 11, 2026 6:59 pm - Chicago Department of Aviation officials are advising spring break travelers to arrive early at airports amid TSA meltdowns elsewhere.
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Lake County creates reserve fund to deal with fluid federal funding environmentMar 11, 2026 6:11 pm - Lake County has established a $2 million reserve to deal with potential federal funding interruptions.
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Elk Grove Village tightens short-term rental rulesMar 11, 2026 5:53 pm - Elk Grove Village has increased its minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals from 30 to 90 days, as more towns in the Northwest suburbs take similar measures.
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Developer withdraws application for controversial Lisle data centerMar 11, 2026 2:37 pm - A developer has scrapped a controversial plan to build a new data center in Lisle.