Economy
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US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
Jul 02, 2026 8:16 am - U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
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U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
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Vernon Hills plans to retire 2 special tax increment financing districtsJun 30, 2026 5:09 pm - Two of three special financing districts created as incentives for what have become successful developments along Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills are headed for retirement.
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Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims
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Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
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Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
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Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week
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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges