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Global labor shortage could boost U.S. marketsFeb 04, 2024 5:07 am - There are plenty of reasons to be negative about the economy and markets in 2024 and beyond. Calls for recession, skyrocketing national debt, and escalating geopolitical ...
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Village is surrendering too much of its historical charm to teardown trendFeb 02, 2024 5:48 pm - After her loyal friends and neighbors convinced village officials to deny a developer’s request for a demolition permit, the gracious red brick Italianate house in the he...
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Why keep worrying about debt? Speculation vs. realityFeb 02, 2024 4:21 pm - Over the years, I've offered many explanations about why the trajectory of the national debt is deeply troubling. At this point, though, my worry isn't rooted in a dogmat...
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Senate GOP sees antisemitism; Senate Dems see diversityFeb 02, 2024 4:16 pm - “Biden nominates union lawyer, Muslim American to U.S. appeals courts,” read the Reuters headline in November when President Joe Biden tapped Nicole Berner and Adeel Mang...
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Some words of encouragement in an era of media distrustFeb 02, 2024 6:44 am - Public polling services have been tracking a steady decline in trust in news media since even before Donald Trump declared us an “enemy of the people” and widened further...
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St. Charles Singers ‘Choral Connections’ concerts to feature local high school studentsFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - The St. Charles Singers will team up with area high school choirs in February for two “Choral Connections” concerts.
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A three-state, not two-state, solution for the MideastFeb 01, 2024 5:13 pm - When it comes to developing long-term solutions to end the Israel-Hamas war, policymakers are spitting in the wind. On Oct. 8, the day after the murderous Hamas assault o...
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Illinois tax policy and the ability to help migrantsFeb 01, 2024 4:58 pm - Crisis management is becoming a real focal point for the public sector. In 2023 alone, the U.S. experienced 28 different weather disasters that each caused over $1 billio...
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Silvy: QB rumors are fun. Just be careful what you believeFeb 01, 2024 9:46 am - There’s nothing like the Chicago sports fan. Passion and loyalty that are unrivaled. Cubs fans waited 108 years and never left. White Sox fans weren’t rewarded for 88 yea...
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Mastering marketing: Five keys to new business generationFeb 01, 2024 6:45 am - Prior to starting my first business, I spent four years in an outbound sales role. Cold calling, working trade shows, emailing prospects, and closing deals was my full-ti...