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Supreme Court temporarily clears way for mail distribution of widely used abortion pill
May 14, 2026 6:16 pm - The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that patients can, for now, continue to access by mail the most commonly used abortion pill, handing anti-abortion advocates a defeat in their push to restrict medication abortion.
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Illinois Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate AI
May 14, 2026 5:51 pm - With just two weeks left in the spring legislative session, Illinois Senate Democrats introduced an eight-bill package aimed at regulating some uses of artificial intelligence after a lack of federal action on the issue.
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Xi tells US CEOs on Trump visit that China will open up more
May 14, 2026 5:46 pm - Xi Jinping signaled China is moving toward greater openness, striking an upbeat note during his meeting with US business leaders accompanying Donald Trump as the two presidents wrapped up morning talks that featured more divisive issues like trade and Taiwan.
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Downtown Palatine tees up new indoor golf club in loft spaceMay 14, 2026 4:00 pm - An indoor golf facility is ready to tee off in a second-floor loft space inside a multi-tenant downtown Palatine building.
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Plan for large Amazon store clears first hurdle in Oak BrookMay 14, 2026 2:52 pm - A large-format Amazon grocery and merchandise store is closer to opening in Oak Brook after a village panel recommended approval of the project.
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Why the U.S. job market is so hard, especially for recent college graduates
May 14, 2026 2:34 pm - The American job market is behaving in a way that economists are struggling to explain. The economy is growing. Unemployment is low. And yet, for millions of workers, finding a job has become harder than at almost any other point in decades.
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Palatine approves new liquors license for Cook Cork & ForkMay 14, 2026 11:46 am - The Palatine Village Council this week approved shifting the liquor license for Cook Cork & Fork, 34 W. Palatine Road, to a newer class that allows limited spirits and packaged wine sales.
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China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
May 14, 2026 8:49 am - China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart.
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Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunkMay 14, 2026 8:09 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attack...
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What can association do about owners leaving trash cans out?May 13, 2026 4:24 pm - A couple of owners in our association leave their empty garbage cans at the curb for many days after the weekly pickup. Does the association have any remedies?