Business Stories from February 14, 2026 (Change date)
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What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?Feb 14, 2026 1:45 pm - Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them. Looking across food, transportation, home energy and clothing, the numbers show that swapping one weekly beef meal for chicken, switching from gas cars to electric vehicles, heating homes with electric heat pumps, or buying jeans secondhand can each cut billions of pounds of carbon pollution when adopted by 1 in 10 Americans who engage in these habits.
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The Biz Week That Was: A bold Bears play, new grocers and environmental impact of data centersFeb 14, 2026 1:15 pm - ‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadium Northwest suburban leaders played both offense and defense in their pu...
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After HoursFeb 14, 2026 12:41 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates crops up again in SpringfieldFeb 14, 2026 12:15 pm - Illinois lawmakers are poised to make a second attempt at passing a bill that would give state regulators more authority to control the rising cost of homeowners insurance.
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Hobby Lobby to move to new Algonquin locationFeb 14, 2026 11:50 am - The Hobby Lobby in Algonquin is relocating to a new home still within the village boundaries.
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Tips for smart investing in volatile marketsFeb 14, 2026 11:45 am - The key to being a successful investor isn't about predicting every market move — it's about building a thoughtful plan and sticking to it, even when emotions tempt you otherwise.
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What you need to know before making financial giftsFeb 14, 2026 11:29 am - If you have gifting to loved ones on your mind, here are some considerations related to taxes and logistics. Gifting logistics Unless you’re writing a check from you...
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Illinois should opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax CreditFeb 14, 2026 9:38 am - Every year, hundreds of businesses and individuals make donations to local educational foundations, offering up their services for silent auctions or raffles, all in the name of bolstering public school funding.
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