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Business owners should watch out for fake government letters, BBB warnsOct 18, 2025 12:50 pm - Scammers have a long history of pretending to be government officials, even before the advent of artificial intelligence.
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What you need to know about annuities
Oct 18, 2025 12:44 pm - Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical.
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Trump order against ‘harm reduction’ could lead to more drug-related deaths, local advocates warn
Oct 18, 2025 11:25 am - A Crystal Lake mother whose son died from a fentanyl overdose says a recent order issued by President Donald Trump to restrict federal funds from being spent on so-called harm reduction will only result in more drug-related deaths.
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US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
Oct 17, 2025 7:43 pm - With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world’s first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations.
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Wall Street rises to finish its best week in 2 months after bank stocks stabilize
Oct 17, 2025 4:09 pm - NEW YORK — Wall Street cruised to the finish of a winning week on Friday after banks recovered some of their sharp losses from the day before. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%. The ...
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Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What’s driving the surge?
Oct 17, 2025 3:35 pm - As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week.
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Annual free health clinic happening this weekend at Judson University in ElginOct 16, 2025 4:26 pm - The 6th Annual Heal Elgin Health Two-Day Health Clinic is happening Saturday and Sunday at the Lindner Fitness Center at Judson University located at 1151 N. State St. in Elgin.
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Report: Illinois leads Midwest in clean energy jobs creationOct 16, 2025 4:22 pm - Illinois ranks fifth in the U.S. for clean energy jobs with 3,274 new jobs added last year.
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Stellantis to reopen Belvidere plant, create 3,300 new jobsOct 16, 2025 2:33 pm - Stellantis has announced a $613 million capital investment in its Belvidere, Illinois, plant, which will create 3,300 jobs. The investment will support two new vehicle lines, including the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Cherokee.
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Recession warning signs to watch: Goodbye lipstick, hello Hamburger Helper
Oct 16, 2025 2:21 pm - For years, one of the best-known recession indicators has been the “lipstick index,” which posits that Americans stock up on cheaper feel-good makeup when times are tough. That one might be outdated, but here are some economic warning signs experts are watching.