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‘A solid foundation of support’: Krishnamoorthi among top fundraisers in nation’s Senate racesJul 26, 2025 12:45 pm - Schaumburg Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi is running one of the best-funded U.S. Senate campaigns in the nation, federal records show.
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Illinois adding more electric vehicles than ever before, but not enough to meet goal of 1 million by 2030Jul 26, 2025 12:15 pm - The number of electric vehicles registered in Illinois last year increased by nearly 37,000, the largest year-to-year spike since the state began keeping track in 2017. However, there are still less than 150,000 EVs registered statewide, well below the state’s targeted goal of 1 million by 2030.
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Food prices follow inflation uptick; beef hits record highJul 23, 2025 2:35 pm - Inflation and food prices are on the rise again after a brief downward trend, with the latest Consumer Price Index showing a 0.3% increase in June and 2.7% over the past 12 months.
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Dining Out: Bourbon County Stout lineup, an evening of bourbon in Naperville and some non-bourbon stuff, tooJul 22, 2025 4:24 pm - Goose Island announced their Bourbon County Stout lineup this week, while CityGate Grille in Naperville will host “Beyond the Barrel” July 30 with Maker’s Mark cocktails and apps.
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Valley National Bank expands Chicago regional offices in new downtown locationJul 22, 2025 3:10 pm - Valley National Bank celebrates Chicago growth by expanding regional office, supporting community initiatives, and serving prominent Midwest industries.
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Geneva artist gifts mosaic to the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish in ChicagoJul 21, 2025 11:19 am - On Wednesday, July 23, Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish in Chicago will unveil a 1,000-piece mosaic of the first millennial saint by Geneva artist Johnny Vrba who gifted similar artwork to the Vatican.
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Companies warn Illinois will be ‘toxic tort’ capital if bill is signed, but lawyers call it ‘fundamental fairness’Jul 19, 2025 12:45 pm - The big question is whether Gov. JB Pritzker will sign a measure allowing more out-of-state lawsuits on toxic exposures.
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Abughazaleh, Biss hold fundraising lead in crowded race to replace Schakowsky in CongressJul 19, 2025 12:15 pm - The race to succeed retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the largely suburban 9th District may a crowded one — but front-runners are emerging.
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NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027Jul 18, 2025 6:25 pm - NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season. NASCAR raced on a street course in downtown...
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Palatine police arrest multiple DUI offender in traffic stopJul 18, 2025 4:41 pm - A Chicago man whose driver’s license was suspended for multiple prior offenses of driving under the influence of alcohol was charged with it again after a traffic stop in Palatine early Tuesday.