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Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year

“Downside risks to employment have risen,” the Fed said in a statement after its two-day meeting.

By The Associated Press●

Joliet Township supervisor speaks out on local ICE actions

Cesar Guerrero made his statement at a Joliet City Council meeting Tuesday night where he also called on city officials to speak out on an ICE arrest outside City hall.

By Bob Okon●

Jury convicts Elgin man of criminal sexual assault of a child

A Kane County jury this month found an Elgin man guilty of sexually assaulting a child multiple times between April 2022 and June 2024, according to court records.

By Brenda Schory●

Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry said a Kennedy adviser dismissed data on the hepatitis B shot administered to newborns as biased because it might support keeping the shots on the childhood vaccination schedule

By The Associated Press●

Photos: Princeton Park District unveils new playground at Zearing Park

The Princeton Chamber of Commerce, Princeton Park District, friends and community members cut the ribbon on a new playground on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at Zearing Park in Princeton. The 7,000 square-foot playground features sensory panels, an in-ground merry-go-round with back support, slides, swings, health development and creative play. Half of the project was paid for by an OSLAD grant and the other half was purchased by the Princeton Park District. No tax dollars were used for the project.

By Scott Anderson●