Business Stories from March 9, 2026 (Change date)
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‘It’s horrible’: Consumers rocked by gasoline spike as Iran war broadensMar 09, 2026 6:44 pm - Gas prices in the Chicago region surged 50 cents in one week to $3.69 per gallon following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran that began February 28. The conflict has disrupted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of the world's oil supply.
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3rd ax-throwing venue in Libertyville would include a ‘rage room’Mar 09, 2026 6:25 pm - What would be the third axe-throwing spot in Libertyville has a thumbs-up from an advisory panel.
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Manic day for stocks: Big losses early, then a rebound after oil prices plungeMar 09, 2026 5:36 pm - The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that ...
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Feds reach major deal with Ticketmaster parent, but several states plan to continue fightMar 09, 2026 5:34 pm - The Justice Department said Monday it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ...
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Why EV chargers are booming despite slumping new car salesMar 09, 2026 2:59 pm - Despite the plunge in US electric-vehicle sales, it appears there’s a critical enough mass to sustain the companies building public charging infrastructure.
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AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designationMar 09, 2026 2:20 pm - Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is suing to stop the Trump administration from enforcing what it calls an “unlawful campaign of retaliation” over its refusal to...
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Buffalo Grove considers car wash at former proposed marijuana dispensary siteMar 09, 2026 2:06 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees will consider a proposal for a car wash at a location formerly proposed for a marijuana dispensary.
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Arlington Heights hosting open house on downtown promenade planMar 09, 2026 1:34 pm - Arlington Heights officials will host an informational open house about the proposed Vail Avenue Promenade Project from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12.
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Amazon considering large-format store in Oak BrookMar 09, 2026 1:32 pm - Amazon is proposing to build one of its new large-format stores in Oak Brook.
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Cary aims to ease traffic — and concerns of neighbors — at new developmentMar 09, 2026 12:17 pm - The village of Cary is discussing ways to mitigate traffic now that a residential road will be connecting to Route 31 for a new mixed-use development.
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