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The surprising reason home prices remain stubbornly high

By Rachel Siegel
Nov 01, 2025 1:19 pm - A growing number of home sellers are taking lingering properties off the market instead of lowering their prices, keeping overall costs high and dampening available listings. Nationwide, delistings rose 52% in September compared to the year before.
As AI reshapes the job market, here are 16 roles it has created

By Danielle Abril
Nov 01, 2025 11:54 am - A knowledge architect. An orchestration engineer. A conversation designer. A human AI collaboration leader. If you’ve never heard of these job titles, it’s because they have just debuted at companies aiming to fuel their businesses with artificial intelligence.
BBB: November is ‘Thank a Business Month’

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Oct 29, 2025 10:03 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s an excellent time to thank a business.
Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks

By CHRIS MEGERIAN
Oct 29, 2025 7:25 am - The United States and South Korea advanced trade talks on Wednesday, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy, after negotiations and ceremonies that included the presentation of a gold medal and crown to President Donald Trump.
Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future

By Matt Ott
Oct 28, 2025 9:28 am - Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Oct 28, 2025 8:12 am - The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring.
Trump administration narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Oct 27, 2025 4:32 pm - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year.
Suburban businesses should beware new taxes disguised as ‘solutions’

By Matt Paprocki
Oct 25, 2025 12:30 pm - Suburban business owners long have depended on and contributed to Chicago’s economy. Three major proposals could shape the economic landscape before the year ends: a tax-laden fix for the transit deficit, a proposed business head tax and new levies on the tech sector.
State leaders celebrate women entrepreneurs who bring in $165B in yearly revenue

Daily Herald report
Oct 25, 2025 12:24 pm - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses across the state.
America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.

By Jaclyn Peiser
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.

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