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Why Illinois consumers will soon pay more for groceries

By Jake Griffin
Jun 10, 2023 1:00 am - Get ready to spend more at the grocery store. The yearlong suspension of the state's 1% tax on groceries ends July 1. The tax respite was intended to help reduce the cos...
Fox Valley antiques show moves to Wheaton

Jun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - WHEATON - The annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show will be held in Wheaton for the first time Saturday, June 10, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The show...
Northbrook Court redevelopment plan progresses

By Dave Oberhelman
Jun 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Northbrook village board recently approved a nonbinding agreement with Brookfield Properties for the redevelopment of Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake-Cook Road. Brookfie...
Gurnee Mills celebrates National Outlet Shopping Day

Jun 06, 2023 11:00 pm - GURNEE - Gurnee Mills said it expects thousands of Chicago-area shoppers looking for bargains Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, as its more than 40 retailers celebrate Na...
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 'Vision Pro' goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer
Jun 05, 2023 1:00 am - CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trend...
Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support

By DEE-ANN DURBIN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers
Jun 05, 2023 1:00 am - Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for s...
Interest in gardening continues to flourish post-pandemic

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 04, 2023 1:00 am - The interest in gardening that bloomed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic is flourishing. And it seems like younger people are sticking with it, according to...
Deer Park Town Center to offer up summer fun

Submitted by Kala Watson
May 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Deer Park Town Center, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is gearing up for the summer season with family-friendly events, including outdoor movie nights, the return ...
Consumer confidence declines again in May, particularly for older Americans

By MATT OTT AP Business Writer
May 30, 2023 1:00 am - Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans, particularly older ones, became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation. The Con...
A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
May 26, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April, and consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high. The index...

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