Autos
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Tired of the lines when you renew your driver's license? Friday brings new appointment systemAug 28, 2023 5:30 am - If your driver's license expires at the end of the week, don't breeze into a suburban secretary of state's office expecting to renew it. Sweeping changes begin Friday at...
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Belle Tire's suburban push could come to Buffalo Grove nextAug 27, 2023 1:00 am - Belle Tire's rapid expansion into the Chicago suburbs could soon roll into Buffalo Grove. The Michigan-based company is proposing to build one of its tire, wheel and aut...
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Tesla dealership, apartments part of big plan for Rohrman site in Buffalo GroveAug 22, 2023 5:00 am - The former Rohrman auto dealership site in Buffalo Grove is about to be shocked back to life. A proposed new Tesla dealership for the long vacant site at 915-945 Dundee ...
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Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle
Aug 21, 2023 1:00 am - DETROIT - Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there's...
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Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakers
Aug 14, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is asking major U.S. automakers and their workers' union to reach an agreement that takes "every possible step to avoid painful plant cl...
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ComEd establishes new programs for electric vehicle useAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - ComEd Wednesday joined with regional and municipal leaders to unveil its latest programs designed to accelerate the adoption of electrified electric vehicles i...
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'It keeps running, so we keep driving it:' People are keeping vehicles longer than everAug 07, 2023 5:30 am - "That old car's worth money!" Remember the Victory Auto Wreckers' vintage advertisement depicting a hapless man watching his ancient sedan falling apart? Old cars are s...
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles, tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
Aug 03, 2023 1:00 am - DETROIT - Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat ...
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Best bets: Out of Space series, Bret Michaels, Laurie Berkner, Q101's PIQNIQ, Summer Jam and moreJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Out of Space Evanston music venue SPACE rolls out its annual outdoor summer concert - Out of Space - this week with four nights of outdoor music at the Canal Shores Golf...
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Pritzker focuses on business development, clean energy jobs
Jul 21, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent much of his time in recent weeks promoting the state's electric vehicle industry and touting the impact of his signature Clima...