Business Stories from August 5, 2025 (Change date)
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Will Mount Prospect hop on the grocery tax bandwagon?Aug 05, 2025 3:23 pm - Mount Prospect could become the latest community to adopt a local grocery tax, in reaction to the state’s decision to stop collecting the tax for municipalities in 2026.
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US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distancesAug 05, 2025 2:50 pm - A new federal rule proposed Tuesday would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of the operator's sight without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
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Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary BessentAug 05, 2025 2:06 pm - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four as he considers a successor to Jerome Powell — a choice that could reset the path of the U.S. economy.
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Lake in the Hills accepting Gordon Larsen Business of the Year nominationsAug 05, 2025 1:57 pm - Lake in the Hills is taking nominations for its Gordon Larsen Business of the Year award.
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Batavia data center gets nod as residents worry about it ‘gobbling up’ energy reservesAug 05, 2025 1:53 pm - The Batavia City Council has approved a service agreement to provide energy for a proposed 50-megawatt data center on the city’s northeast side, despite concerns raised by residents during extensive discussion at recent meetings.
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‘Putting us on the map’: LIV Golf expected to generate about $40 million in local revenue, boost regional tourismAug 05, 2025 1:43 pm - LIV Golf Chicago returns to Bolingbrook Golf Club for the second straight year Aug. 8-10. The tournament is expected to generate about $40 million for the host city.
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Homeowner frustrated with builderAug 05, 2025 1:37 pm - We had a large custom home built by a contractor about three years ago. Since then, we've had three ongoing problems.
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Jim Slusher to speak on ‘News Media, Truth and Trust’ at Gail Borden LibraryAug 05, 2025 12:53 pm - Jim Slusher, the Daily Herald’s managing editor for opinion, will present “News Media, Truth and Trust” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Gail Borden Public Library.
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Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego to install traffic safety measures after boy killed in crashAug 05, 2025 12:26 pm - The Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego plans to install bollards in front of its entrance after a 2-year-old boy was killed on July 30 when a car crashed into the restaurant.
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Local beekeeper holding presentation Wednesday at Bartlett libraryAug 05, 2025 10:34 am - Bartlett Public Library is hosting local beekeeper Konni Vukelic for an interactive presentation on bees at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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