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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Chicago Bears player Colston Loveland paid $1.3M for Long Grove home

Built in 1984, Loveland’s contemporary-style house has 5-1/2 bathrooms, a floating staircase, wood and metal finishes, a living room with a two-story cathedral ceiling and exposed beams, a first-floor sitting area, a primary bedroom suite with a double-door entry and a skylight, and a kitchen with quartz countertops, a large island with a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry.

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Illinois joins states suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

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Ready, set, soon? Trump admin’s funding freeze threatens Red Line Extension.

The freeze is “an authoritarian move to punish the city of Chicago,” one expert said.

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Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize.

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Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Millions of borrowers are considered in default, meaning they are 270 days past due on their payments. The department must give borrowers 30 days notice before their wages can be garnished.

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NIPSCO bill credits from data center could begin in 2027

NiSource’s new GenCo subsidiary was set up to supply power to consumers like data centers without affecting other customers’ rates.

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Wall Street hovers near record levels and will close early

Wall Street was largely unchanged early Wednesday as markets hovered near record levels on a holiday-shortened trading day.

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Flossmoor foundation funds last wishes for hospice patients, boost for nursing students

The Oasis Foundation was formed to assist patients at Flossmoor-based Oasis Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. and The House of Goshen.

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