Business Stories from April 29, 2021 (Change date)
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McDonald's comes roaring back as restrictions easeMay 05, 2021 8:56 am - The bounce back for McDonald's as restrictions were lifted across the U.S. was so strong in the first quarter that the company surpassed sales during the same period eve...
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Court: Germany must share climate burden between young, oldApr 29, 2021 1:30 pm - BERLIN (AP) - In a ruling hailed as groundbreaking, Germany's top court said Thursday the government must set clear goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions after 203...
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Widespread infections early in the year weigh on Merck Q1Apr 29, 2021 6:30 am - KENILWORTH, NJ (AP) - COVID-19 infections weighed Merck with so many people avoiding visits to hospitals or even the doctor early in the first quarter. The pharmaceutic...
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Daimler Truck, Volvo to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025Apr 29, 2021 7:30 am - FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Germany's Daimler Truck AG and Sweden's Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2...
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Caterpillar 1Q sales rise as dealers boost inventory levelsApr 30, 2021 8:49 am - Caterpillar's sales rose in the first quarter as market conditions for the machinery company begin to improve and dealers increase their inventory levels. Revenue climbe...
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Elgin City Council approves 40 new apartments downtownMay 03, 2021 6:17 am - Despite concerns about parking, the Elgin City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved 40 new apartments downtown at 40 DuPage Court. The redevelopment, by Legend Part...
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Schaumburg approves tax break to help trucking firm build new headquartersMay 05, 2021 8:56 am - Schaumburg officials have approved a tax incentive to help fund the high cost of wetland mitigation on 55 acres the village hopes to sell to Alsip-based Experior Transpo...
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Cook County easing restrictions on outdoor activities, proms, weddings, moreMay 03, 2021 8:47 am - Relaxed restrictions on outdoor activities will allow more suburban Cook County residents to participate in outdoor festivals, proms and weddings, public health official...
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Pritzker unveils energy plan amid session's final stretchMay 03, 2021 8:44 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office unveiled a 900-page energy overhaul bill Wednesday, accelerating a yearslong negotiating process which advocates hope will end ...
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Chicago mayor: City is talking with Bears about Soldier FieldMay 03, 2021 2:47 pm - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday addressed rumors the Chicago Bears could be exploring a move to Arlington Heights. Chicago officials have been in discussion wit...