Economy
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Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
May 11, 2026 8:23 am - The gap between young and older Americans' views of the job market now is greater than in any other country among the 141 surveyed, according to the Gallup World Poll.
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Illinois toll hike undermines Pritzker’s affordability messageMay 09, 2026 12:52 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is marketing himself as a champion of affordability. A proposal to impose the largest passenger toll increase in state history cuts directly against that message.
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
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ICE raids reduce jobs for both U.S.-born and undocumented workers, study finds
May 06, 2026 9:20 am - President Donald Trump’s immigration raids and checkpoints are weighing on the labor market, leading to fewer jobs for U.S.-born men without a college degree as well as undocumented immigrants, according to an economic study out this week.
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How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
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What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war
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U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
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Gas prices hit $5 across the suburbs; key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years
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Powell plans to stay on at Fed after his term as chair ends, citing legal actions by administration
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Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected