Tests in pharmacy school aren’t created the same way. Many come straight from the teachers who run the courses, which makes their exams part of the learning environment. These exams sometimes include words that have more than one meaning or aren’t used in everyday speech. For students who learned En
The state has received a surprise $233 million boost in tax revenue, giving lawmakers more money to spend or cut taxes. Governor Dan McKee says the extra cash can help pay for this winter’s blizzard cleanup, cut a health‑insurance fee that funds primary care, and boost education funding. He al
The Highlands School District plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged for a fourth straight year, even though the upcoming budget shows a $4 million shortfall. Finance Director Paul Paradise notes that only eight districts in the county have avoided tax hikes over the past three years, and
A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor
A routine eviction in the Bronx turned into a major drug bust when police found over 300 pounds of marijuana inside a local apartment. The discovery happened when officers from the city’s Joint Compliance Task Force showed up to enforce an eviction order at a building on Pelham Parkway South. Instea
For over fifty years, Delta Camshaft kept its operations running smoothly in Washington. But now, after decades of service, the company’s future is moving elsewhere. The main reasons? Rising costs, constant crime struggles, and a shifting political scene that’s making business tougher. The owner, Jo
Local stores and services often assume their biggest challenge is competing with big brands. But in 2026, something quieter is changing how customers find them—artificial intelligence. A recent look at how AI picks local recommendations showed some surprising truths. Most small businesses barely get
A coffee chain famous for its high-energy crews and custom drinks is opening its first Illinois location outside the college towns it usually targets. Dutch Bros picked Melrose Park, a mostly residential suburb west of the city, to launch its Chicago-area push. More shops are planned for Oak Park an
A suburban Chicago café just got a fresh start under new owners Chad and Brittany Moore, who now run the Glenview Corner Bakery location. The couple brings years of food service experience to the job, including stints in a family-run business and a busy deli in Los Angeles. Their connection to the b
The Prosperity Council is shifting from listening to giving advice, and two very different viewpoints are now in the spotlight. One side says Oregon’s economy is already solid, so we should keep raising wages and protecting public services. The other argues that the state is entering a new era where
