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Batavia could get its first pot shop soon
Jan 23, 2025 12:10 pm - Batavia residents could be able to shop for cannabis locally as soon as this summer after plans to operate a dispensary out of a vacant storefront on Randall Road received the city’s seal of approval.
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Newest Taqueria Invicto opens in Des PlainesJan 23, 2025 11:23 am - The latest Taqueria Invicto restaurant has opened in Des Plaines.
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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin
Jan 23, 2025 11:18 am - Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.
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More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, continuing claims highest in 3 years
Jan 23, 2025 10:55 am - Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years.
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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.