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ComEd closes customer relief fund amid high demand, rising energy costs
Aug 07, 2025 9:50 am - Citing high demand, ComEd has closed the customer relief fund it launched in early July, which aimed to offset the effects of rising energy prices on residents and nonprofits most affected by them.
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US applications for jobless benefits rise modestly, but remain in a range considered healthyAug 07, 2025 7:47 am - The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy.
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The Bank of England cuts its main interest rate to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023
Aug 07, 2025 6:50 am - The Bank of England cut its main interest rate Thursday by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as policy makers seek to bolster the sluggish U.K. economy.
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Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
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United Airlines tech issue that impacted more than 1,000 flights resolved, residual delays expected
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‘Tastes like childhood’: Craft business revives memorable GlenRock Pop brandAug 06, 2025 4:56 pm - The happy memories and feel-good vibes of GlenRock Pop are being revived in Lake County. “It’s been 45 years since I had this, and it still tastes like yesterday,” says Rob Gartley.
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‘We're all a little heartbroken’: Aurora’s Copley Theatre will go darkAug 06, 2025 4:17 pm - When the curtain falls on Paramount Theatre's stellar revival of “True West” later this month, the Copley Theatre in Aurora, home of Paramount's Bold series, goes dark.
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Tips on streamlining your association’s board meetingsAug 06, 2025 3:15 pm - Association board meetings don’t have to be three hours long. However, we often hear from clients that each board meeting takes several hours. Here are some hints to streamline the meeting process.
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Financing for Franchises with the SBA 504 ProgramAug 06, 2025 1:01 pm - A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate....
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Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50%