All Stories from September 5, 2013 (Change date)
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Stocks edge higher after encouraging jobs reportsSep 05, 2013 11:07 am - NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher Thursday after a pair of reports provided more evidence that the U.S. is maintaining a slow but steady economic recovery. The number of A...
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Retailers report modest sales gains for AugustSep 05, 2013 11:07 am - NEW YORK — Americans’ cautious spending on clothing extended into August, capping a weak back-to-school selling season for retailers. Several retailers including clothi...
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U.S. service firms expand at fastest pace in 8 yearsSep 05, 2013 11:07 am - WASHINGTON — Companies in the U.S. service sector expanded at their fastest pace in nearly 8 years last month as sales and orders grew and employers ramped up hiring. Th...
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ADP: Businesses added 176,000 jobs in AugustSep 05, 2013 11:07 am - WASHINGTON — American businesses added 176,000 jobs in August, a private survey showed Thursday. That was fewer than in June and July but roughly in line with the monthl...
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.57%Sep 05, 2013 11:07 am - WASHINGTON — Average fixed rates on U.S. long-term mortgages neared their highs for the year this week amid signs of further strength in the economy. Mortgage buyer Fre...
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U.S. factory orders drop 2.4 percent in JulySep 05, 2013 11:07 am - WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories fell in July by the sharpest amount in four months, held back by weaker demand for commercial aircraft and heavy machinery. A key c...
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Water rate increase under review by Fox Lake leadersSep 05, 2013 11:04 am - Fox Lake leaders are considering whether to increase water rates to help cover the cost of replacing and repairing sections of the village’s aging water system. Village...
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Carpentersville man faces fourth DUI chargeSep 05, 2013 10:56 am - A 35-year-old Carpentersville man this week was arrested on charges of his fourth DUI with his two young children in the vehicle, according to police. Luis M. Villa-Silv...
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Vernon Hills will miss FreibrunSep 05, 2013 10:54 am - Vernon Hills’ football team will be without starting quarterback Jordan Freibrun for the next month, and maybe longer. Coach Bill Bellecomo said Freibrun suffered a brok...
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Third annual Ryan’s Run set for SundaySep 05, 2013 10:41 am - The third annual Ryan’s Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 8. at the Century Park Pavilion, located on the north side of Vernon Hills’ Century Park. Participants in the 5k ...