Business Stories from January 11, 2018 (Change date)
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Most coastal governors oppose Trump offshore drilling planJan 11, 2018 6:00 am - The Trump administration has proposed a vast expansion of offshore drilling that would open 90 percent of the nation's offshore reserves to development by private compan...
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State grant pays for SW Indiana racetrack's lighting upgradeJan 11, 2018 6:00 am - HAUBSTADT, Ind. (AP) - A state grant is helping pay for a lighting upgrade at a racetrack in southwestern Indiana. The $52,000 grant from the Indiana Economic Developmen...
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Some fans of Trump and pot feel allegiances go up in smokeJan 11, 2018 6:00 am - PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The Trump administration's anti-marijuana move has some members of the president's voting base fuming. Fans of President Donald Trump who use mari...
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Walmart raises hourly wage to $11 in wake of tax overhaulJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - Walmart Stores is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening...
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Crews spend day putting out hot spots after Des Plaines factory fireJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - Firefighters spent most of the day Thursday putting out hot spots at a smoldering Des Plaines scrap metal recycling facility largely destroyed by a massive overnight fir...
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West Dundee to consider new downtown, Route 31 TIF districtJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - West Dundee is moving forward to establish a new special taxing district officials hope will spur economic activity and fund a downtown redevelopment project. The propos...
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Grainger gains Women's Choice Award recognitionJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - Grainger, headquartered near Lake Forest, was recognized for the way it helps millennial women grow professionally. The company was named a 2018 Best Company to Work...
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Comcast to open Xfinity store in GurneeJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - Comcast plans to open an Xfinity Store in Gurnee at 6440 Grand Ave. this summer. The 4,500-square-foot store, at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road, wil...
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Mayor: Mount Prospect still growing after 100 yearsJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - As Mount Prospect moves into its second century, Mayor Arlene Juracek described the community as one continuing to draw new residents and businesses, during her annual S...
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Trump administration opens door to let states impose Medicaid work requirementsJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Trump administration issued guidance to states early Thursday that will allow them to compel people to work or prepare for jobs in order to receive Medi...