Business Stories from January 18, 2021 (Change date)
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Alberta leader urges Biden to hear case for Keystone XLJan 18, 2021 6:00 am - TORONTO (AP) - The premier of Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta wants President-elect Joe Biden to give the Canadian government a chance to make the case for the Key...
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China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gainsJan 18, 2021 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - China eked out 2.3% economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only major economy to expand as shops and factories reopened relatively early from a shut...
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N. Korea's parliament rubber stamps new development plansJan 18, 2021 6:00 am - SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament has passed decisions made by a major ruling party meeting where leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his n...
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Japan urges South Korea to drop wartime compensation demandsJan 18, 2021 6:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Japan's foreign minister accused South Korea on Monday of worsening already strained ties by making 'œillegal'ť demands for compensation for the sexual abus...
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Facebook bows to Turkish demand to name local representativeJan 18, 2021 6:00 am - ISTANBUL (AP) - Facebook announced Monday it has begun the process of assigning a legal entity in Turkey to comply with a controversial law governing social media compan...
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Huntley Square demolition viewed as a sign of progress in CarpentersvilleJan 18, 2021 4:30 am - When demolition began last month on Huntley Square in Carpentersville, Village Manager Eric Johnson wasn't the only one who wanted to watch. As he drove toward the corne...
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Will outdoor dining zone be permanent in downtown Arlington Heights?Jan 18, 2021 4:30 am - Born out of a desire to help restaurants struggling in the early months of the pandemic, Arlington Heights' outdoor street dining zone may return this year, in anticipat...
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College of Lake County strengthens manufacturing workforce with new Advanced Technology CenterJan 18, 2021 12:00 am - College of Lake County is creating a world-class Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee. After evaluating the workforce and economic needs in Lake County, CLC developed p...
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Joliet Junior College Partners with Suncast CorporationJan 18, 2021 12:00 am - The growing demand for skilled workers in the advanced manufacturing sector continues to be at the forefront of discussions among business leaders and educators. Whethe...
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O'Hare's Pub in Bartlett moving next to new bowling alleyJan 18, 2021 12:00 am - O'Hare's Pub and Restaurant in Bartlett, shuttered by pandemic regulations since October, is aiming for a March 1 opening date at a new location alongside the equally ne...