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A 15-minute express train to O’Hare? One group is making the pitch, but the proposal faces hurdles. • The Score names Jarrett Payton to replace Mike Mulligan as morning co-host at Chicago sports radio station
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods.

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A 15-minute express train to O’Hare? One group is making the pitch, but the proposal faces hurdles.

The aspirational plan, called the O’Hare Flyer, would rely on the use of freight railroad tracks to shuttle travelers between downtown and the airport.

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The Score names Jarrett Payton to replace Mike Mulligan as morning co-host at Chicago sports radio station

Veteran sports anchor Jarrett Payton, son of Bears great Walter Payton, will join David Haugh beginning next week to helm the morning show, the station announced Monday.

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Jet Center to handle fixed-base operations at Waukegan airport: ‘A unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity’

The Port District plans to build a new executive terminal in 2031 to replace the current facility.

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Long Grove 4-bedroom home with cedar sunroom and deck: $1.6M

This four-bedroom home has three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, vaulted ceilings and an open-concept layout.

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