Business Stories from April 29, 2021 (Change date)
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Nokia profit soars on buoyant sales for 5G technologyApr 29, 2021 7:00 am - HELSINKI (AP) - Wireless network maker Nokia on Thursday reported substantially improved, better than expected first-quarter profit on buoyant sales of its new generatio...
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Facebook, Qualcomm rise; Merck, Hologic fallApr 29, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Facebook Inc., up $22.41 to $329.51. The social media company reported a jump in ad...
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Pope sets 40-euro Vatican gift cap in corruption crackdownApr 29, 2021 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis set a 40-euro ($48) gift cap for all Vatican employees Thursday and issued a new law requiring Vatican cardinals and managers to periodically re...
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White farmers sue seeking government loan forgivenessApr 29, 2021 7:00 am - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can't participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because th...
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Caterpillar 1Q sales rise as dealers boost inventory levelsApr 29, 2021 7:00 am - Caterpillar's sales rose in the first quarter as market conditions for the machinery company begin to improve and dealers increase their inventory levels. Revenue climbe...
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Elgin City Council approves 40 new apartments downtownApr 29, 2021 5:30 am - Despite concerns about parking, the Elgin City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved 40 new apartments downtown at 40 DuPage Court. The redevelopment, by Legend Part...
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Schaumburg approves tax break to help trucking firm build new headquartersApr 29, 2021 5:30 am - Schaumburg officials have approved a tax incentive to help fund the high cost of wetland mitigation on 55 acres the village hopes to sell to Alsip-based Experior Transpo...
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Ethics commission finds ex-Exelon lobbyist sexually harassed colleagueApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A state ethics commission has found a former Exelon lobbyist sexually harassed one of his female colleagues on two separate occasions in Springfield, in vi...
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Cook County easing restrictions on outdoor activities, proms, weddings, moreApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Relaxed restrictions on outdoor activities will allow more suburban Cook County residents to participate in outdoor festivals, proms and weddings, public health official...
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Housing protection legislation sent to governorApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to pass House Bill 2877, which aims to extend emergency protections to renters and homeowners who financially strapped a...