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Michael Madigan exploited the public trust, prosecutors say as corruption trial begins

By SOPHIA TAREEN
Oct 22, 2024 7:45 am - As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role for private benefit, federal prosecutors alleged Monday during opening statements in Illinois’ largest corruption trial in years.
Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy

By ALEXA ST. JOHN and JENNIFER McDERMOTT
Oct 16, 2024 8:17 am - Amazon on Wednesday said that it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of carbon-free electricity to meet surging demand from data centers and artificial intelligence.
Jury selection begins in Michael Madigan corruption trial

By SOPHIA TAREEN
Oct 09, 2024 6:41 am - Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history.
Flames from massive pipeline fire near Houston subside but continue burning

By JUAN A. LOZANO
Sep 17, 2024 10:24 am - DEER PARK, Texas — A flame that towered over a southeast Houston suburb had subsided Tuesday, but continued to burn following a massive pipeline explosion after a vehicle...
DuPage County offers assistance with gas, electric bills

Daily Herald report
Sep 16, 2024 1:45 pm - As cold weather approaches, DuPage County is offering energy assistance funds to help income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and electric bills, as we...
A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuations

By Associated Press
Sep 16, 2024 12:07 pm - LA PORTE, Texas — A massive pipeline fire shooting a towering pillar of flame for hours over suburban Houston on Monday as first responders evacuated a surrounding neighb...
Former drilling foe Harris now says she supports it. ‘Sprint to the middle’ or climate betrayal?

By MATTHEW DALY
Sep 13, 2024 7:19 am - WASHINGTON — Even as she promoted her efforts to boost clean energy, Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday's debate that the Biden-Harris administration has overse...
S&C Electric opens 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Palatine

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 11, 2024 10:15 am - Palatine celebrated the arrival of a world-class manufacturing site this week, when S&C Electric Co. opened its doors to the public. The company has been in business since 1911, operating in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Now the firm has expanded into a second location in Palatine with a new 275,000-square-foot facility at 200 Sellstrom Drive.
The Biz Week That Was: More food options at O’Hare, losing money on electricity and a theater turning 100 among the highlights

Daily Herald report
Sep 01, 2024 6:06 am - Coffee, headphones and cookies among O’Hare’s latest products to tempt travelers on the fly Five new businesses have landed at O’Hare International Airport’s Termina...
EV component manufacturer opens U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove

Daily Herald report
Aug 29, 2024 12:38 pm - Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove.

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