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Trump vows to take back ‘stolen’ wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect
Mar 12, 2025 2:09 pm - President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada.
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Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis opening restaurants at Hollywood Casino in Aurora and JolietMar 12, 2025 10:34 am - Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will open restaurants in the new land-based Hollywood Casino locations in Aurora and Joliet. Joliet is slated to open later this year while Aurora is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
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Sláinte! Suburban restaurants, bars go green for St. Patrick’s DayMar 12, 2025 9:11 am - With St. Patrick's Day falling on Monday, most bars and restaurants are planning a weekend of activities and specials.
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US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices
Mar 12, 2025 8:07 am - U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum that kicked in Wednesday threaten to send prices higher.
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EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
Mar 12, 2025 8:04 am - The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding within hours to the Trump administration's increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.
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Better Business Bureau offers tips on how to avoid wedding scammersMar 12, 2025 7:50 am - As wedding season begins, don’t let con artists, substandard wedding vendors or online scams steal your wedding joy, the Better Business Bureau warns.
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Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Here’s what to look for.
Mar 12, 2025 7:48 am - Concerns are heightening that the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession as the stock markets slide amid the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs.
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Board game-themed restaurant in downtown Batavia gets OK from commission
Mar 12, 2025 7:47 am - Batavia gamers could soon have a place downtown to grab a bite or enjoy a cocktail while challenging their friends to games of wit and strategy.
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Lisle mayor candidates debate Family Square mall development downtownMar 11, 2025 9:13 pm - A strip mall at the entrance to downtown Lisle continues to sit vacant after a long-discussed redevelopment failed to materialize. Now, the future of the property has bec...
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Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record
Mar 11, 2025 4:10 pm - NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market fell further Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its rec...