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The Biz Week That Was: Data centers abound, fast food prices dip, and Tamagotchi comes to WoodfieldSep 06, 2025 1:32 pm - ‘Backbone of the digital world’: Karis details plans for Naperville data center development Developer Karis Critical is proposing a relatively “boutique” data center...
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Want to retire early? Ask yourself these 4 questions
Sep 06, 2025 1:21 pm - Making the decision to retire early is more nuanced than just considering portfolio value and asset allocation. There are lifestyle decisions, too.
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Preapprenticeship is a policy innovation that works for IllinoisSep 06, 2025 1:19 pm - In Illinois, 98% of construction apprentices graduate from programs managed cooperatively between employers and trade unions. These programs offer proven career pathways, but they have not always been accessible to all residents.Preapprenticeship programs have emerged as a viable solution to this problem.
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Buy vs. rent: Own a business? Own your building with the SBA 504 loanSep 06, 2025 12:43 pm - Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, commercial property ownership becomes a stronger long-term strategy.
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How Chicago-area small businesses can capitalize on local eventsSep 06, 2025 12:41 pm - From Lollapalooza in Grant Park to NASCAR’s downtown street race and year-round programming at venues like Allstate Arena and NOW Arena, fan engagement at live events helps support spending in local economies.
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Preparing for the great wealth transferSep 06, 2025 12:40 pm - An estimated $84 trillion in wealth is expected to be passed down from baby boomers and the Silent Generation to their heirs, reshaping the financial landscape for generations to come.
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Treasury management as the hub of financial successSep 06, 2025 12:32 pm - In today’s fast-paced and increasingly competitive marketplace, businesses must operate with precision, foresight, and adaptability.
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Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped as Trump proposed, researchers say
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New halal restaurant chain Slaw Burger launches in Palatine, SchaumburgSep 05, 2025 5:21 pm - The new suburban restaurant chain Slaw Burger, recently launched in Palatine and Schaumburg, has high ambitions to fill both a niche in high-quality food options and the region with convenient locations.
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Stocks wobble as Wall Street wrangles with whether the job market is too weak