Economy
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50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks
Nov 14, 2025 4:05 pm - The White House says it is considering backing a 50-year mortgage to help alleviate the home affordability crisis in the country. But the announcement drew immediate criticism from policymakers, social media and economists, who said a 50-year mortgage would do little to resolve other core problems in the housing market, such as a lack of supply and high interest rates.
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Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
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Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
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‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply
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IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
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What kind of region do you want to live in? CMAP seeks feedback on new ‘Century Plan’Nov 05, 2025 6:47 pm - CMAP is seeking input from residents across the region about how to create a better future. Housing, jobs, flooding and transportation are all in the mix for the agency’s next big project - the Century Plan.
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Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
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President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke
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‘Great incentives’ coming in 2026 for businesses eyeing events at Q Center in St. Charles
Nov 04, 2025 2:16 pm - Local tourism officials are touting the Q Center in St. Charles for the role the facility has played over the past four decades in attracting events and shoppers to the downtown area.