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Illinois can overcome its challenging budget realitiesJan 26, 2025 5:49 am - To overcome a challenging fiscal environment, Illinois should find operational efficiencies and continue its commitment to fiscally responsible budgeting while making necessary improvements to our transportation systems, addressing education needs, and continuing to improve pensions.
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It’s tax season: BBB warns to watch out for scammers ready to siphon returnsJan 26, 2025 5:10 am - “Because of the intricacies of filing your taxes, falling victim to a tax scammer is not inconceivable,” said Steve J. Bernas, BBB president and CEO. “As soon as tax season opens, tax scammers come out of the woodwork.”
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Setting yourself up for financial success in 2025Jan 26, 2025 5:01 am - Financial planning is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s about achieving peace of mind, securing your future and ensuring that your financial goals align with both your short- and long-term aspirations.
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5 ideas for avoiding an overemphasis on short-term results
Jan 26, 2025 4:45 am - Market news, by definition, focuses on recent events rather than long-term trends. As a result, recent events are top of mind, easier to remember, and often play an outsize role in investment decision-making.
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How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
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Emergency room bypass rates spiked last year at area hospitalsJan 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Hospital emergency department diverted ambulances elsewhere at a higher rate in 2024 than during the previous two years, according to state data.
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Radio Flyer closes Schaumburg storeJan 25, 2025 1:52 pm - Radio Flyer, which has manufactured little red wagons and other items for more than 100 years, has shuttered the brick-and-mortar store it opened at Woodfield Mall 13 months ago.
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Fortune Brand Innovations expansion in Deerfield to add at minimum 400 new full-time jobsJan 24, 2025 7:09 pm - Fortune Brand Innovations will be staying in Deerfield with plans to consolidate U.S. operations in a single global headquarters and position itself for long-term growth.
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Gurnee State of the Village report highlights successes in 2024 and initiatives for this yearJan 24, 2025 6:59 pm - Gurnee residents can learn about 2024 accomplishments and pending initiatives during an open house and State of the Village presentation Monday at village hall, 325 N. O'Plaine Road.
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Buffalo restaurant in Buffalo Grove closing after decades serving pancakes, burgers and moreJan 24, 2025 1:44 pm - The Buffalo Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor in Buffalo Grove is closing for good March 30.