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Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Grow

March 21, 2026

Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin

health

A Close Look at Chicken Pox in Winnetka Schools

March 21, 2026

Health officials confirmed a chicken pox case at Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois. The announcement came in a letter sent home to parents. Most kids already have protection thanks to vaccines or past infections. But if a child hasn’t been vaccinated or caught chicken pox before, they might s

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Health‑Insurance Costs Push 1 in 10 Americans Uninsured

March 20, 2026

A recent survey found that nine percent of people who signed up for Affordable Care Act plans last year had to drop their coverage because premiums were climbing too fast. The same study shows that about eighty percent of respondents feel every medical bill is higher than it was a year ago. Mo

opinion

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

March 20, 2026

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

politics

A New Senate Hope: Illinois Votes for a Black Woman with Big Support

March 18, 2026

Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard 

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Tech Money in Illinois Primaries: A Mixed Battle

March 18, 2026

In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.

politics

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

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Sky Fireball Sends Ohio Residents into a Buzz

March 17, 2026

A sharp crash echoed across northern Ohio around eight in the morning, sparking a wave of curious chatter online. Many people swore they heard an enormous boom that seemed to travel miles from the source, prompting a flurry of reports across several states. The National Weather Service confirmed tha

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College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

March 17, 2026

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

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March Madness Bracket Shake‑Ups: Who Made It, Who Missed Out

March 16, 2026

The NCAA tournament brackets are in and the surprises are already talking. Some schools that dominated their seasons barely made it, while a few underdogs got the nods they deserved. Miami (Ohio) finished 31‑0, but a weak schedule and a first‑round loss in the MAC tournament left its at‑large hop