All Stories from October 13, 2024 (Change date)
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Three young Latino entrepreneurs open new businesses in AuroraOct 13, 2024 6:30 am - In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence to the graduates of Aurora High Schools for opening their businesses in town and investing in their community
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The Biz Week That Was: New grocery stores in the works, a famous chef’s home recipes, and the Bears’ future home are among the highlightsOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - ‘A fantastic addition’: Fresh Market grocery store coming to Yorktown mall Yorktown Center will add a grocery store to its roster of new restaurants and nontradition...
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Frustrated with your boss? Blame inflation.Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - As a general matter, workers hate asking for a raise. It’s time-consuming, awkward and even risky. Should you shop around for an outside offer to gain leverage? What’s t...
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Swing-state consumers hurt more than most in credit card squeezeOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Household finances all over the U.S. are feeling the pressure of high borrowing costs, and swing-state voters rank among the harder hit. Credit card delinquencies are run...
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From safety to silence: More people of all ages are engaging with bikingOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Biking news in the Chicago area ranges from hopeful planners to enthusiastic youth and the solemnity of a memorial ride. Here’s just a sample.
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Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birdsOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - This fall, McCormick Place unveiled new bird-safe window film on one of its glass buildings along the Lake Michigan shore.
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The presidential campaigns have made over 200 visits but speak to just a fraction of American votersOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - The United States' unique Electoral College system, which replaces the popular vote, puts disproportionate voting power in the hands of a relative few states that are evenly divided politically and ensures that the majority of campaign dollars — and attention from the presidential candidates — goes to those states.
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U.S. consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high pricesOct 13, 2024 5:15 am - WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit this month after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment ...
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Payment apps are soaring in popularity. Here’s what you need to know.Oct 13, 2024 5:11 am - Almost three-quarters of U.S. consumers used payment accounts such as PayPal, Venmo and Cash App in 2023 — up from 68% in 2022. But millions of Americans operate in the dark about how payment apps use or invest those funds.
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Small business owners especially susceptible on cybersecurityOct 13, 2024 4:45 am - By following these tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of cyberattacks and protect your small business.