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Even if Fed cuts rates again, US economy may not get much of a boost
Dec 05, 2025 8:12 am - Federal Reserve officials are poised to cut interest rates again next week, but any benefit to the economy is likely to take much longer to show up than normal and may be...
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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio, streaming business for $72 billion
Dec 05, 2025 7:21 am - Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
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ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
Dec 05, 2025 7:04 am - ComEd has launched a new program designed to reduce costs for low-income customers.
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A decade after forming on Facebook, kids charity opens resale toy shop in Arlington HeightsDec 04, 2025 3:07 pm - C.I.T.Y. of Support, which started a decade ago as a Facebook group for families with children in therapy, has opened a resale toy store in Arlington Heights.
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How to up your Christmas shopping game with AI tools
Dec 04, 2025 3:00 pm - After rolling out AI-powered assistants, online retailers and tech companies have been adding more artificial intelligence features to make online shopping easier and more convenient.
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178 single-family homes proposed in Crystal Lake where Amazon warehouse was planned
Dec 04, 2025 10:27 am - Single-family homes could occupy an empty plot of land in Crystal Lake once set to be an Amazon warehouse.
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US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
Dec 04, 2025 8:04 am - U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years during Thanksgiving week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
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Mount Prospect buys St. Mark property for downtown parking, redevelopmentDec 03, 2025 5:36 pm - In a move aimed at securing additional downtown parking and creating another site for redevelopment, the Mount Prospect village board this week voted to buy about an acre of land from St. Mark Lutheran Church.
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Paint recovery program makes it easier to get rid of old products at no costDec 03, 2025 5:01 pm - While out navigating the holiday rush you can also get a jump on spring cleaning under a new statewide paint recovery program.
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Will 2026 be the year for this stalled downtown Arlington Heights apartment project?Dec 03, 2025 2:22 pm - A developer’s plan for a 135-unit apartment building with a restaurant in Arlington Heights remains stalled after two years due to rising interest rates, difficulty raising equity capital, and higher construction costs.