Business Stories from March 30, 2020 (Change date)
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World Bank sees outbreak taking a big toll on Asia's economyMar 30, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The World Bank is estimating that the cornavirus outbreak will cause economic growth to slow significantly this year in China and other East Asian-Paci...
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Lufthansa puts 27,000 workers on short hoursMar 30, 2020 7:00 am - FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - German airline Lufthansa is putting 27,000 of its 35,000 employees on short hours under a government support program that will ensure they get ...
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'Ghostbusters,' 'Morbius' postponed to 2021 due to virusMar 30, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Sony Pictures on Monday cleared out its summer calendar due to the coronavirus, postponing the releases of Jason Reitman's 'œGhostbusters: Afterlife'ť an...
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Restaurants are hurting, and so are suburbs' sales tax haulsMar 30, 2020 5:30 am - Juan Gonzalez is still making tortas, tacos and fajitas at his Mago Grill & Cantina in South Barrington, just not nearly as many. "It's not much at all. We sell maybe 5%...
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Restaurants are hurting, and so are suburbs' sales tax haulsMar 30, 2020 5:30 am - Juan Gonzalez is still making tortas, tacos and fajitas at his Mago Grill & Cantina in South Barrington, just not nearly as many. “It's not much at all. We sell maybe 5%...
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With new owner in place, concerns remain over future of Stratford Square MallMar 30, 2020 5:30 am - The new owner of Stratford Square Mall is looking to get money from a 1% sales tax on all purchases at the Bloomingdale shopping center. But village officials say Namdar...
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Ben Franklin stockholders approve CAFCU acquisitionMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - Stockholders of Ben Franklin Financial, the holding company for Ben Franklin Bank of Illinois, recently approved the bank's acquisition by Corporate America Family Credi...
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Rent strike idea gaining steam during coronavirus crisisMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - ST. LOUIS - With millions of people suddenly out of work and rent due at the first of the month, some tenants are vowing to go on a rent strike until the coronavirus pan...
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Elgin police: About 36 calls, 1 violation for nonessential businesses staying openMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - Following the state's COVID-19 "stay at home" order 10 days ago, Elgin police have responded to about 36 calls for service regarding nonessential businesses staying open...
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U.S. set to report millions more unemployment claims this weekMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is forecast to set a record for the second straight week following 3.28 million in last week's data, with the da...