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CTA plans fare hikes for 2026; RTA updates transit shortfall to $230 million

CTA plans fare hikes for 2026; RTA updates transit shortfall to $230 million

If approved, a proposed CTA rate hike would increase regular fares by 25 cents from $2.25 to $2.50 for buses, and from $2.50 to $2.75 for trains. One-, seven- and 30-day passes also would become more costly.

 
Israel to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for fragile ceasefire

Israel to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for fragile ceasefire

TEL AVIV, Israel — The fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was tested Tuesday as an Israeli military agency said it would halve the number of trucks allowed to bri...

 
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‘So much uncertainty’: How Woodridge food pantry is dealing with demand

‘So much uncertainty’: How Woodridge food pantry is dealing with demand

The West Suburban Community Pantry serves about 1,000 families every week. A home delivery service is available for seniors. The nonprofit offers online ordering and pickup options to make food as accessible as possible. But it’s anticipating greater demand as a result of federal cuts to safety net programs.

 
Buffalo Grove village president touts residential, commercial successes

Buffalo Grove village president touts residential, commercial successes

Buffalo Grove village President Eric Smith painted a bright picture of development in his recent state of the village address.

 
St. Charles leaders tout accomplishments, share challenges at State of the City address

St. Charles leaders tout accomplishments, share challenges at State of the City address

Leaders from the city of St. Charles, as well as its schools, parks and library, gave a 90-minute presentation during a recent St. Charles Chamber of Commerce State of the City address.

 
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Working it out: Brothers start gym in basement, now have growing business in Huntley

Working it out: Brothers start gym in basement, now have growing business in Huntley

Two Huntley-area brothers, Anthony and DJ Yatos, began lifting weights in their basement about a decade ago. Years on from those humble beginnings, the brothers recently...

 
Things to do Oct. 17-23: All Hallows Eve, Halloween events, Paul Reiser at The MAC and more

Things to do Oct. 17-23: All Hallows Eve, Halloween events, Paul Reiser at The MAC and more

Magic, monsters and mythical entertainment come together at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve this weekend. Plus, mark your calendar for an evening of stand-up with Paul Reiser at The MAC, Halloween events and more.

 
Mundelein business awarded $4,500 village grant

Mundelein business awarded $4,500 village grant

A Mundelein business that makes dietary supplements for dogs has been awarded a $4,500 municipal grant.

 
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Dining out: BOGO Rainbow Cone for Sweetest Day, fall cocktails, Wicked dinner and more

Dining out: BOGO Rainbow Cone for Sweetest Day, fall cocktails, Wicked dinner and more

Saturday is Sweetest Day and you can grab a BOGO sliced cone from The Original Rainbow Cone locations in the suburbs. We also have a pair of Orin Swift wine dinners, fall cocktails in Oak Brook, a Wicked-cocktail dinner at Bonefish Grill and more.

 
Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois

Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois

Advance Illinois’ biennial report, “The State We’re In,” shows Illinois is getting close to meeting the goal of having 60% of the adult population with either a postsecondary degree or industry certificate. Meanwhile, proficiency rates in reading and math have remained relatively flat over the last 20 years, despite billions of dollars in new K-12 spending.

 

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