Energy
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EV component manufacturer opens U.S. headquarters in Buffalo GroveAug 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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What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them
Aug 16, 2024 5:47 am - WASHINGTON — As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris successfully defended the death penalty in court, despite her past crusade against it. As a new senator, she ...
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Hunter Biden reportedly sought U.S. government help for Ukrainian gas company Burisma
Aug 14, 2024 2:46 pm - WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden asked the U.S. ambassador to Italy for help regarding an energy project a Ukrainian gas company was pursuing while his father was vice president...
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State publishes 5-year business development plan
Aug 13, 2024 3:30 pm - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Monday published a five-year plan outlining how it hopes to attract and retain businesses in the state. At...
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This oil tycoon brings in millions for Trump, and may set his agenda
Aug 13, 2024 10:17 am - After Donald Trump asked the oil industry to contribute $1 billion to his presidential campaign in April, oil baron Harold Hamm immediately started working the phones. Ha...
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Why a Trump presidency could send oil prices lower
Jul 26, 2024 8:54 am - A U.S. election victory for former President Donald Trump could send oil prices lower, according to some prominent Wall Street banks. While the Republican nominee’s pledg...
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St. Charles faces decision over power supplier
Jun 30, 2024 12:25 pm - Amid a national push toward clean energy, St. Charles faces a decision to either agree to a long-term contract extension with its current coal-reliant energy provider or explore other options.
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Supreme Court halts enforcement of the EPA’s plan to limit downwind pollution from power plants
Jun 27, 2024 9:39 am - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is putting the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution-fighting “good neighbor” plan on hold while legal challenges continue, the c...
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A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
Jun 26, 2024 7:56 am - WASHINGTON — As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to “save the world” from climate change. One of the largest players in t...
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Tens of millions in the U.S. are under dangerous heat warnings
Jun 18, 2024 7:11 am - PHOENIX — Extreme heat alerts continued for tens of millions of people in the United States on Tuesday as cities including Chicago broke records at the start of a week of...