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MidAmerican Energy proposes rate hike for 85K customers in northwest IllinoisMar 27, 2026 1:14 pm - Iowa-based utility company MidAmerican Energy asked the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve a rate hike for Illinois customers. The company serves about 85,000 Illinoisans in the Quad Cities area. The rate increase, if approved, would take place over a two-year schedule, leading to a $24.42 monthly increase, or $293 annually, by 2028.
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5-time Gold Glove winner and Cubs World Series champion Jason Heyward announces retirementMar 27, 2026 12:08 pm - Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Cubs in 2016, announced his retirement on Friday.
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Blackhawks’ team of the future gets even closer with Sacha Boisvert’s NHL debutMar 27, 2026 10:00 am - PHILADELPHIA — When Alex Vlasic made his NHL debut on March 19, 2022, Kyle Davidson was just weeks into being named the Chicago Blackhawks’ permanent general manager. But...
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Pollen problems: How to protect yourself during allergy seasonMar 27, 2026 9:51 am - Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.
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How to create best practices for your child’s social media useMar 27, 2026 9:48 am - For many parents, battles over screen time, fears of online harm and difficulty pulling kids away from endlessly scrolling has become a part of navigating an increasingly digital childhood. And while there are tips when it comes to kids’ screen time, experts say the most helpful thing a parent can do is simply talk to their kids.
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Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' on April 6 after mother’s disappearanceMar 27, 2026 8:43 am - After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's “Today” show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.”
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What’s the best microwave popcorn? Tasters ranked 11 top brands.Mar 27, 2026 8:38 am - When you’re facing an aisle of microwave popcorn options, the choice can feel as overwhelming as scrolling through Netflix on a Friday night. To help you decide which bags to add to your queue — er, grocery list — here’s a blind test of the most popular options on the supermarket shelf.
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Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite EightMar 26, 2026 11:45 pm - David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night.
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Woman has died from injuries in Randall Road crash in BataviaMar 26, 2026 10:33 pm - One of the people injured in a Wednesday crash in Batavia has died, police said.
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Flyers beat the Blackhawks 5-1 after 2 goals in the first 2:33Mar 26, 2026 9:15 pm - Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday night.