Even as St. Charles Unit District 303 plans for high-school students to return to a limited hybrid learning model starting next week, community members expressed the desire for expanded in-person learning before and during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
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United loses $1.8 billion, aims to shift focus to recovery
United Airlines financial hole grew deeper over the summer as a modest recovery in air travel slowed down, pushing the carrier to a loss of $1.84 billion in the typically strong third quarter. The airline said Wednesday that revenue plummeted 78% from a year earlier. The loss was worse than analysts had expected.
Read More2,862 new COVID-19 cases worry officials as they share holiday gathering guidelines
New cases of COVID-19 totaled 2,862 Wednesday and 49 new deaths were reported — the highest since June — as state officials warned of increasing infections and issued guidelines for Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays.
Read MoreElizabeth Warren slams Disney for layoffs
Senator Elizabeth Warren slammed Disney over decisions she says prioritized shareholders and CEO pay packages over the well-being of its workers.
Read MoreJudge says she’ll rule quickly on request to release ‘Cheer’ star from jail
The mother of two boys alleged to have been targeted for sexual advances by “Cheer” star Jerry Harris asked a federal judge Wednesday to keep Harris behind bars to “send a message that the allegations made by my sons … are being taken very seriously.” But U.S. Magistrate Judge Heather McShain also heard during a lengthy hearing from four women who promised to monitor Harris should he be released from jail. One told McShain that if the Harris, who is from Naperville, doesn’t follow the rules, “we will not stand by his side.”
Read MoreIt’s open enrollment season. Here’s what you should do differently this year
Every year around this time, companies offer employees the chance to update their benefit preferences during open enrollment.
Read MoreRoselle trustee resigns abruptly
To the surprise of Roselle village board members, Trustee Patrick Devitt resigned immediately during a meeting Monday.
Read MoreGraduated tax opponents say small business will suffer
A panel discussion about the graduated income tax vote on the Nov. 3 ballot focused largely on its effects on small business owners and the working class.
Read MoreThe alarming reason people aren’t going to drug stores as often
Drug stores like Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS have remained open throughout the pandemic for shoppers looking to fill prescriptions and stock up on essential items.
Read MoreThe original ‘Hamilton’ cast will reunite to host a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden
The original cast of “Hamilton” is reuniting to put together a virtual fundraiser for Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
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