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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.
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Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas
Dec 24, 2024 3:21 pm - Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street Tuesday during a holiday-shortened trading session ahead of Christmas. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for its third-straight gai...
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An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump
Dec 24, 2024 8:06 am - President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally.
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Dining out: Pair of longtime restaurants close, while new spots openDec 23, 2024 4:41 pm - The end of 2024 brought with it the end of longtime runs for a pair of suburban restaurants. But we also have a couple of new spots opening up.
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Hoffman Estates Chamber names nominees for 14th Annual Celebration of Excellence AwardsDec 23, 2024 2:27 pm - The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry has announced the nominees in five categories for its 14th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards on Thursday, Jan. 23.
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Seleta Scents candle, gift shop leaves Woodstock’s Old Courthouse incubator, moves to Arlington Heights
Dec 23, 2024 1:25 pm - Seleta Scents, one of the original tenants of the Woodstock Old Courthouse business incubator, is relocating to a larger space in Arlington Heights.
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‘Luxury’ rental community with pool, shops, pickleball and dog park proposed in Cary
Dec 23, 2024 1:24 pm - A conceptual review for a “luxury” mixed-use development has received an enthusiastic green light from the Cary Village Board.
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Kirkland for Christmas: Holiday shoppers are ditching logos for store brands
Dec 23, 2024 1:23 pm - Jewelry reviewers on TikTok are recommending Costco’s $140 gold heart earrings for Christmas presents. Consumer Reports is championing an Amazon Basics blender among its best gifts under $40. And holiday shoppers are ditching Zara for Target for the quality, not just the price tag.
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Former Aurora hospital building reopens as caféDec 23, 2024 11:41 am - The 136-year-old original Copley Hospital building in Aurora has reopened as a neighborhood eatery.
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Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debate
Dec 23, 2024 7:37 am - The economic and technological rivalry between the United States and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player.