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Government drops cases against ‘predatory’ financial firmsJun 21, 2025 1:08 pm - One after another, the debtors were called to stand before the judge. First came Adrian Vega, a painter, and his wife, Natalie, a cleaner. Moments later, Andrew Vanderhoo...
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More employers adopting ICHRAs, giving workers money to buy their own health insurance
Jun 21, 2025 12:23 pm - A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giv...
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The importance of company cultureJun 21, 2025 12:16 pm - “Company culture” is more than just a buzzword that you hear at business meetings and seminars. Or at least it should be! Companies with a strong, positive culture have a...
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The difference between commissions and committees in HOAsJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Many HOAs establish what are actually commissions and call them “committees” in error. The improper delegation of board authority to a committee or commission can undermine the legality of actions taken by that group.
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Homebuyer cracking up over builder’s warrantyJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Homebuyer discovers concrete defects after warranty expires. Builder attempts cheap repair that fails. Homeowner should seek legal advice to get builder to properly fix or replace concrete.
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Mainstreet Realtors: Buyer demand holds strong as suburban home prices hit new highsJun 20, 2025 4:22 pm - The Chicago area’s suburban housing market is heating up again, with more homes under contract in May, even as prices continue to increase. Pending sales rose in both the detached and attached markets, signaling strong buyer interest.
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Slaughterhouse near Woodstock gets County Board OK over neighbor opposition
Jun 20, 2025 3:29 pm - McHenry County Board approves contested Woodstock-area slaughterhouse over objections from neighbors and officials.
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Supreme Court rejects suburban toy company’s push for a quick decision on Trump’s tariffs
Jun 20, 2025 2:58 pm - The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a push from a Vernon Hills toy company asking for a quick decision on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Student loan payments have restarted. Here's how to manage the impact to your credit score
Jun 20, 2025 8:48 am - Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you can do to help your score rebound.
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Five local chambers join ADC Technologies/Vesco’s ribbon cutting in MontgomeryJun 19, 2025 11:02 pm - ADC Technologies acquired Vesco in 2024. The merged companies held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new combined operations in Montgomery, offering IT and printing services to small and medium businesses.