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BBB encourages businesses to recognize the impact of positive customer reviewsFeb 08, 2025 2:07 pm - Positive reviews can significantly contribute to building a business’ reputation and attracting new customers who consider authentic looking reviews more influential than paid advertising.
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7 mistakes that can derail your retirementFeb 08, 2025 1:50 pm - I have spent many years helping clients plan for their retirement. Unfortunately, I have also seen many mistakes that retirees have made along the way. Here are a few that you should avoid.
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Five money moves to help secure your futureFeb 08, 2025 1:40 pm - Building long-term financial security requires more than saving money; it demands strategic planning, continuous learning, and adaptability.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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All the predictions you need to have while watching the Super BowlFeb 08, 2025 10:31 am - Memory is faulty, but over time my Super Bowl predictions are more plus than minus, although I admit to picking Atlanta over New England and the Chargers over the 49ers, ...
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O’Donnell: KC dancers and Philly brutes will all lead to an illogical outcomeFeb 08, 2025 10:00 am - SO TODAY IT WILL BE PATRICK MAHOMES AND THE CHIEFS on this side and Jalen Hurts and the Eagles on that side. America will watch — the darting red dancers vs. the midnight...
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Feb 08, 2025 4:00 am - After-school programs call on Illinois to release $50 million budgeted for them, as lack of funds has caused closures and staff layoffs impacting thousands of children.
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Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to Illinois banksFeb 08, 2025 4:00 am - A federal judge on Thursday declined to issue an injunction to stop an Illinois law that bans certain credit card fees from applying to credit card companies and Illinois banks.
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Downstate attorney offers free help for immigrant familiesFeb 08, 2025 4:00 am - An Illinois attorney offers free guardianships to immigrant parents fearing deportation under President Donald Trump's policies.
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Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additivesFeb 07, 2025 6:52 am - An Illinois bill proposes banning four food additives linked to health issues that are already banned in the EU and Australia. This comes as FDA moves to ban two of those substances.