Business Stories from March 21, 2026 (Change date)
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‘Zombie’ second mortgages spur new battles in state capitolsMar 21, 2026 1:24 pm - A Bloomberg News investigation last year found that more than 600,000 second mortgages taken out before the 2008 financial crisis — and then largely forgotten amid a wave of loan modifications during the recovery — remain outstanding across the country. Debt collectors buy these mortgages for pennies on the dollar and then demand homeowners pay bills that often include years of back interest.
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The Biz Week That Was: New Aurora casino to open, more stores coming to Woodfield, and rising national debtMar 21, 2026 1:10 pm - New Aurora casino plans to open in June The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday. The $360 million casino, which replaces...
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How community banks are fighting back against fraud for Chicago-area customersMar 21, 2026 1:00 pm - According to recent industry research from Bankrate, 40% of Americans experienced a financial scam or fraud attempt in the past 12 months, up from 34% the year before. Over a lifetime, nearly three-quarters of Americans — 73% — have encountered some form of financial fraud, and 11% report actually losing money.
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Understanding Business Email CompromiseMar 21, 2026 11:22 am - Email is central to how today’s businesses operate. It’s fast, convenient and deeply embedded in everyday workflows. Unfortunately, that reliance has also made email a prime target for fraud. Business Email Compromise, or BEC, has become one of the most common and damaging threats facing organizations of all sizes, and it continues to become more sophisticated.
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The role of community banks in sustainable local growthMar 21, 2026 11:00 am - Community banks play a crucial role in building strong, resilient local economies.
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