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Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
May 13, 2026 4:07 pm - A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records Wednesday, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation.
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Food truck festivals in the suburbs offer tasty options
May 13, 2026 3:09 pm - Food truck season is rolling back into the suburbs, bringing with it a full lineup of outdoor festivals packed with bold flavors and local favorites.
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Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
May 13, 2026 1:22 pm - The Senate on Wednesday is set to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.
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United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay
May 13, 2026 1:01 pm - United Airlines flight attendants have approved a new labor contract that will bring their first pay increases in six years — along with boarding pay, a long-sought change that compensates crew members for the work they do before the plane leaves the gate.
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Notorious Batavia intersection could get a makeover
May 13, 2026 12:55 pm - The intersection in Batavia on Fabyan Parkway at Route 25 has long given travelers headaches with congestion and backups often associated with the intersection’s layout.
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‘A shared experience’: Two generations of wine lovers reopen Geneva Wine Cellar & Tasting RoomMay 13, 2026 12:05 pm - Two generations of a wine-loving family have purchased and reopened the Geneva Wine Cellar and Tasting Room in downtown Geneva. “Wine has always been our passion,” says co-owner Angela Moore. “... And we really can’t wait to share it.”
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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
May 13, 2026 10:35 am - U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
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Batavia’s first cannabis shop celebrates ribbon-cutting
May 13, 2026 8:56 am - There are high expectations for the first cannabis dispensary to open in Batavia.
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Sometimes, kids don’t belong at restaurantsMay 13, 2026 8:17 am - Taking children to restaurants is an opportunity to spend special time with them, communicate with them and, most importantly, teach them how to behave in public.
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New meeting and professional development space to open Friday in downtown ElginMay 13, 2026 8:13 am - Rose's Room, an event space in downtown Elgin intended for workshops, classes, meetings and other small gatherings, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Friday, May 15.