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Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week’s end when the vessel will resume cruises

By ELENA BECATOROS and DEVI SHASTRI
May 13, 2026 8:01 am - The operator of the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak told The Associated Press Wednesday that it expects to know by the end of the week if the vessel will keep to its schedule for the coming months, as it previously indicated it would.
10 tips for being a smarter farmers market shopper

By Kara Elder
May 13, 2026 5:50 am - Peak farmers market season is just around the corner. Are you ready for the annual fresh produce bonanza? Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, a refresher on navigating a farmers market is in order to help you make the most of your visit — and get the most bang for your buck.
Big upgrade for athletic facilities at College of Lake County’s Grayslake campus

By Mick Zawislak
May 12, 2026 5:58 pm - The entrance off Washington Street to the College of Lake County's main campus in Grayslake has been closed since April 1, but, as with any big project, the thought is the eventual benefit will offset the short-term inconvenience.
‘Unusual and targeted’: Pritzker letter questions why feds haven’t released broadband funds

By Maggie Dougherty
May 12, 2026 5:52 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, urging him to approve Illinois’ proposal for federal broadband infrastructure funds.
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

By KELVIN CHAN
May 12, 2026 4:43 pm - The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for studen...
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
May 12, 2026 4:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 years after it redefined fast shipping, Amazon is preparing to raise the bar on consumer expectations again by offering to fulfill customers'...
Wall Street’s record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise

By STAN CHOE
May 12, 2026 3:46 pm - The S&P 500 fell 0.2% from its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 56 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7% from its own record.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

By PHILIP MARCELO
May 12, 2026 2:56 pm - The promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t matched expectations, at least not yet, for U.S. hotels. Room bookings have been lighter than expected in most of the 11 U.S. cities hosting the world’s most watched sporting event, according to an April survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT
May 12, 2026 2:07 pm - As thousands of Illinois households lose their federal food assistance this month, business owners also are preparing for potential loss. When households lose their benefits, they spend less at the grocery store, and the already-thin profit margins of independent grocers become even slimmer. Business owners face debt and potential store closures that could have far-reaching effects for small communities in rural Illinois.
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

By PAUL WISEMAN
May 12, 2026 1:40 pm - U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, the biggest jump in three years, and up from a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March.

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