Deerfield
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Amazon to be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Walgreens Boots AllianceFeb 21, 2024 9:14 am - NEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. is being added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, joining Apple, Walt Disney, Walmart and other companies that make up the 30-stock average. ...
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A bounty on buckthorn: How conservation group is targeting invasive plantFeb 20, 2024 5:52 pm - As gardeners get antsy to start planting, a Lake Zurich-based conservation group is offering a “buckthorn bounty” to homeowners who clear their landscapes of the tenaciou...
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Nine suburban teachers among 2024 Golden Apple Award finalistsFeb 20, 2024 4:56 pm - Nine suburban prekindergarten to third-grade teachers are among this year’s 30 finalists for the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Those chosen by the Chica...
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Things to do Feb. 23-29: Chicago Golf Show, cat show, ‘The Magic of Motown’ and moreFeb 20, 2024 2:57 pm - Mark your calendars for the Chicago Golf Show, the Lincoln State Cat Club benefit show, and several events celebrating Black History Month and more this weekend.
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Early voting begins Wednesday in Cook County. Here’s what you need to knowFeb 20, 2024 2:24 pm - Early voting for the March 19 primary election begins Wednesday at a handful of sites in Cook County before expanding to more than 50 other locations early next month. Vo...
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What Capital One’s bid for Discover means for Americans’ credit card useFeb 20, 2024 1:50 pm - NEW YORK — Americans have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards since the pandemic. So much so that Capital One is willing to bet more than $30 billion that t...
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Capital One to buy Riverwoods-based Discover for $35 billion in deal that combines major credit card companiesFeb 19, 2024 9:07 pm - Capital One Financial is buying Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation's biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
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Lego heaven comes to Lake CountyFeb 18, 2024 4:51 pm - The Lake County Fairgrounds became Lego heaven this weekend as Brick Fest Live brought more than 1 million plastic construction toys for fans of all ages to enjoy. The ev...
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‘Very big opportunity’: College of Lake County expanding electric vehicle curriculumFeb 18, 2024 4:46 pm - As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, automotive programs at the College of Lake County in Grayslake and elsewhere are getting a financial boost to keep pace with...
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Cook County anticipated to exempt schools, park districts from new paid-leave lawFeb 18, 2024 5:39 am - Cook County Board commissioners are contemplating an amendment to their controversial paid-leave ordinance that took effect in January that would eliminate a key differen...