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Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station’s control

By HANNAH FINGERHUT
Apr 02, 2026 9:05 am - U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets. Many drivers face wild swings between stations and even from one day to the next.
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Apr 01, 2026 9:14 am - Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.
K. Hollis Jewelers marks 21 years with estate jewelry showcase

Daily Herald report
Mar 30, 2026 2:25 pm - Batavia-based K. Hollis Jewelers will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a special event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 at 2030 Main St. in Batavia.
‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Volunteers update kitchen at Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army

By Dave Oberhelman
Mar 27, 2026 1:38 pm - Home Depot volunteers step in to renew the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army kitchen that hadn’t been upgraded in 34 years.
McHenry shopping center with Aldi, Kohl’s sells for $13.7M

By Janelle Walker
Mar 25, 2026 9:45 am - The McHenry Town Center strip mall recently sold for $13.74 million, according to a news release from the real estate brokerage that made the deal.
Several suburban small businesses awarded $10K enhancement grants

By Kevin Newberry
Mar 25, 2026 9:41 am - A dozen Illinois small businesses will receive $10,000 Backing Small Business enhancement grants from American Express and Main Street America.
The Biz Week That Was: New Aurora casino to open, more stores coming to Woodfield, and rising national debt

Daily Herald report
Mar 21, 2026 1:10 pm - New Aurora casino plans to open in June The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday. The $360 million casino, which replaces...
8 new stores, entertainment venues coming to Woodfield Mall

Daily Herald report
Mar 18, 2026 10:53 am - Lindt Swiss Master Chocolatiers has led a wave of eight new stores and entertainment venues coming to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this spring.
US producer prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year

By PAUL WISEMAN
Mar 18, 2026 8:33 am - The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.7% from January, and 3.4% from February 2025. The year-over-year increase was the most since February 2025.
Woodman’s Food Market in Plainfield on schedule to open this fall

By Eric Schelkopf
Mar 17, 2026 1:16 pm - The Woodman’s Food Market under construction at the intersection of Route 59 and 119th Street in Plainfield is on track to open this fall.

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