Business Stories from September 8, 2024 (Change date)
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Talking cars might prevent up to 615,000 crashes a year, but skepticism persistsSep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - V2X technology that can prevent collisions and save lives is coming. Or is it?
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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Mount Prospect factory responsible for odor complaints agrees to temporary haltSep 08, 2024 5:04 pm - A Mount Prospect animal feed manufacturer that’s been the source of odor and noise complaints for months has agreed to temporarily pause operations pending the outcome of a court hearing Monday.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records showSep 08, 2024 8:33 am - A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released records show.
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The Biz Week That Was: A potential sales tax hike, new senior living, and gourmet cookies among the highlightsSep 08, 2024 5:48 am - Kildeer seeking local sales tax hike to offset loss of Best Buy, other factors Kildeer lost its top sales tax producer when Best Buy closed earlier this year. Anothe...
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First credit cards can make or break you. Here’s what you need to know.Sep 08, 2024 5:43 am - Newly minted credit-card users have reasons to be wary. Here’s what you need to know if you’re a student about to sign up for your first credit card.
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Flashback to 1964: Rosati’s celebrates 60 years with surprise one-day deals — and a really cool carSep 08, 2024 5:43 am - Rosati’s Pizza, which opened its first location in Mount Prospect in 1964, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with specials and giveaways, including a Rosati’s-branded 1964 Chevy Impala.
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Does Illinois have a path to public pension reform?Sep 08, 2024 5:12 am - Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation pension crisis shouldn’t come as a surprise. For years economists have been sounding the alarm that Illinois’ pension problem is growing from financially painful to potentially unsolvable.
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