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Trump revoked an antidiscrimination hiring rule. Here’s what it means.
Jan 23, 2025 10:23 am - As part of his directives targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), President Donald Trump revoked a landmark executive order signed by Lyndon B. Johns...
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2025 is bringing major changes to malls in Bloomingdale, Lombard and West DundeeJan 23, 2025 9:58 am - Suburban shoppers will see significant changes as demolition work continues on malls in Bloomingdale and Lombard, and will soon start in West Dundee.
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Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with Trump
Jan 23, 2025 8:59 am - Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said Thursday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip.
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Des Plaines to buy — and raze — two buildings on Lee StreetJan 22, 2025 6:35 pm - Des Plaines is spending $420,000 for two vacant buildings on Lee Street, with an eye toward tearing them down for redevelopment.
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Fox Lake flip wins ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ award from national company
Jan 22, 2025 4:07 pm - A pair of Antioch home flippers purchased a 100-year-old house in Fox Lake and renovated it, earning them an “Ugliest House of the Year”’ award from their company.
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Enjoy special deals as Chicago and suburbs celebrate restaurant weeksJan 22, 2025 3:56 pm - Chicago and a number of suburbs are offering special dining deals during restaurant weeks now through early February.
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Batavia City Council gives OK to demolish 135-year-old downtown building
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Selling a home with a bad foundationJan 22, 2025 1:15 pm - A seller with suspected foundation problems wonders whether to try to fix it or leave it for the buyers. A seasoned home inspector offers advice.
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Nurse opens college in Mount Prospect to train next generation of health care workersJan 22, 2025 12:43 pm - If you’re interested in entering the healthcare field, Marie Fenelon can point you in the right direction. The Round Lake resident and R.N. recently opened Fenelon College of Healthcare Careers in Mount Prospect.
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The Gift Wrap Place opens in Woodstock, offering wrapping services, classes and gift boxesJan 22, 2025 10:40 am - The Gift Wrap Place is a new Woodstock business offering concierge packaging and kiosk gift solutions, founded by entrepreneur Susie Frank.