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India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92
Dec 26, 2024 12:52 pm - India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92.
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‘Heaven just got a little tastier’: Longtime owner of Libertyville’s Townee Square Restaurant rememberedDec 26, 2024 12:32 pm - Longtime patrons of a beloved Libertyville restaurant are paying tribute to its late cofounder.
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Kelley’s Market now open in Huntley; Which Wich and Paciugo Gelato shop to debut this week
Dec 26, 2024 11:23 am - The Kelley’s Market gas station and convenience store now is open at 10111 Route 47 on the north side of Huntley, the village announced in a post on its Facebook page Monday.
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Tips to help you survive the holiday return rushDec 26, 2024 11:23 am - The National Retail Federation anticipates the return rate for holiday gifts this winter season will be 17% higher, on average, than the 16.9 % annual overall return rate.
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Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
Dec 26, 2024 11:19 am - The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019.
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Guests become contestants in immersive TV-style game show experience in Oak BrookDec 26, 2024 10:14 am - Guests can step into the role of game show contestants at Great Big Game Show's new Oak Brook location, competing in a variety of challenges on an immersive soundstage.
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Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.
Dec 26, 2024 8:39 am - President-elect Donald Trump warned federal employees last week that they must return to the office — or else “they’re going to be dismissed.” The threat was the latest a...
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Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Dec 26, 2024 8:36 am - Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care.
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Lawyer passes baton on educating board members, unit ownersDec 25, 2024 6:00 am - After more than 13 years of having the privilege of writing this column, I am passing the baton. Although the column is called “Condo Talk,” it has addressed legal issues concerning the full variety of homeowner associations in Illinois; that is, condominium associations, master associations and common interest community associations.
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Younger generations swap tradition for self-expression with holiday decorationsDec 24, 2024 4:50 pm - Whether dressed in black, mimicking bare branches or decked out with enough bows for a Taylor Swift concert, the Christmas trees in some U.S. homes this year display an unconventional streak. They beckon visitors to behold the decorator's personality, not a mere symbol of Yuletide cheer.