Business Columns
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Can absent board member assign proxy to another?Mar 18, 2026 4:43 pm - I am on the board of my condominium association, and I cannot attend all the board meetings in person because I travel for work. Can I give my “proxy” to another board member to vote on my behalf during the board meetings?
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The imperative to change business strategy is more pressing than ever. Just ask Southwest Airlines.Mar 18, 2026 8:37 am - Willingness to challenge the status quo and question the utility of even the most long-standing policies and practices is required now more than ever.
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No one disclosed old wiringMar 17, 2026 10:55 am - Our home was built in 1946 and has a serious electrical problem. The previous owner left the old knob-and-tube wiring as-is, and this was never disclosed by our home inspector or the seller.
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Understanding the pieces of Pritzker’s 2027 budget addressMar 14, 2026 11:22 am - If you run a business in the suburbs, you learn to read Springfield budgets the same way you read a lease renewal: not for the lofty promises, but for the fine print that tells you what your costs will be next year.
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Does mailbox use violate postal service rules?Mar 11, 2026 12:40 pm - A unit owner in our association places letters and notices to the other unit owners directly into our individual mailboxes that are located in the lobbies of our various condo buildings.
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Agent said home had no problemsMar 10, 2026 12:57 pm - When my sister purchased a newly remodeled house, the agent said it had been inspected and there were no problems. However, since moving in she’s discovered plumbing and electrical issues.
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Tips for planning your small business sales in challenging timesMar 07, 2026 1:23 pm - As our first quarter is in its final three weeks for many small businesses, many owners find themselves juggling quarter ending duties including reviewing taxes, and trying to anticipate what the next nine months might bring.
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After a foreclosure sale, who pays special assessment?Mar 04, 2026 7:47 pm - After a unit is sold in a foreclosure sale, the association board is not sure how to proceed to collect fees for an ongoing special assessment.
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Restaurant financial concerns that impact youMar 04, 2026 8:51 am - You might think the struggles restaurant owners deal with day in and day out have nothing to do with you, the diner. But you’d be wrong. Why? They all trickle down to you.
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Agent prevents home inspector disclosureMar 03, 2026 6:51 pm - A buyer noticed worn exterior paint and asked the inspector for an opinion. The real estate agent chimed in with a comment, cutting off conversation, yet the inspector didn’t address the concern in the final report. Was this negligent?