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40-year old Elgin family business, Brittain’s Express Oil starts major building renovationsAug 25, 2025 11:27 pm - Brittain’s Express Oil and Lube in Elgin announced that it has temporarily closed its shop for renovations. The closure is expected to last several weeks as the facilit...
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Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, escalating fight for control over central bank
Aug 25, 2025 8:08 pm - President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, a surprise move constituting a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics.
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Huntley housing plan with mostly rentals gains traction with new location
Aug 25, 2025 10:59 am - Huntley officials recently reviewed plans for a new housing development proposed for land off Route 47, just south of Deicke Park and across from Dean Street.
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Months after founder’s death, Butcher on the Block celebrates 25 years in Lake in the Hills
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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost
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Stocks slip on Wall Street after last week’s rally
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Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet’s Coffee owner in $18 billion deal
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Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts
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The Biz Week That Was: New streaming and grocery taxes, outlet mall gets new retailers, and taproom expandsAug 23, 2025 1:55 pm - Arlington Heights implements new streaming tax, retains grocery tax Arlington Heights will levy a new streaming tax, and keep an old grocery tax, village board membe...