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Chicago TribuneSaturday, 11 April 2026
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Nothing in the tank
Gas prices spike 25% in Chicago since start of US-Israel war with Iran
The paper focuses on the local economic fallout of a major international conflict, specifically highlighting the impact of surging fuel costs on the regional logistics industry and everyday consumers.
A recently initiated US-Israeli military conflict with Iran has disrupted global energy markets. This has led to a rapid and severe increase in domestic fuel prices, straining local businesses and residents who rely heavily on transportation.
“Nothing in the tank”
“Focus on local economic impacts”
Pope assails Trump on Iran
Pontiff's criticisms 'an inflection point' for Christians in US
Frames the Pope's criticism of the US President as a politically significant moment for American Christians.
More than 16K immigrants in state may lose food assistance in coming months
Highlights the local, human cost of tightening federal SNAP eligibility rules on immigrants in Illinois.
Jury awards $70M in Abbott formula cases
Punitive damages pile on after mothers allege suburban company's product sickened babies
Reports on a major legal and financial penalty against a local suburban company over product safety.
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