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Wall Street drops following discouraging updates on US shoppers and inflation

By STAN CHOE
Mar 28, 2025 12:13 pm - U.S. stocks are falling Friday following discouraging updates on inflation and how much U.S. households may be willing to spend given all the uncertainty about President Donald Trump's escalating trade war.
The US is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home

By VANESSA GERA and KERSTIN SOPKE
Mar 28, 2025 11:39 am - The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs.
Copycat crackdown? Hemp-based THC getting scrutiny from suburban communities

By Steve Zalusky
Mar 28, 2025 9:38 am - As state lawmakers debate closing the loophole allowing the sale of potentially harmful THC derivatives, local communities are taking matters into their own hands, as well as youths who are targeted as customers.
US inflation remained elevated last month as consumer spending rose slightly

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Mar 28, 2025 8:56 am - An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt. Americans' spending increased after a steep fall last month but remained weak, suggesting consumers have turned more cautious this year.
Arlington Heights Starbucks becomes 12th to unionize in the suburbs

By Christopher Placek
Mar 27, 2025 6:46 pm - Workers at a Starbucks coffee shop in Arlington Heights voted 11-3 to join Starbucks Workers United, becoming the 12th unionized store in the suburbs.
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce to host annual gala

By Maddie Crabtree, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 27, 2025 6:12 pm - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala “The Masquerade” returns on Friday, April 25, at the NIU Banquet Center in Naperville.
Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

By DAVID McHUGH, LORNE COOK, AAMER MADHANI and DANICA KIRKA
Mar 27, 2025 5:24 pm - FRANKFURT, Germany — Whatever the U.S. gains from President Donald Trump's 25% tax on imported cars — and experts are skeptical — automakers around the world are bracing ...
La Hacienda Calavera to replace former Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant in Schaumburg by Easter

By Eric Peterson
Mar 27, 2025 4:49 pm - La Hacienda Calavera, the second location of a 3-year-old Cicero restaurant, will open by Easter on the former site of Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant in Schaumburg.
Author Walter Isaacson to discuss ‘Timeless Leadership’ on April 22

By Desiree Chen, Elmhurst University
Mar 27, 2025 4:02 pm - On Tuesday, April 22, Walter Isaacson will be the featured speaker for this year’s Rudolf G. Schade Lecture on History, Ethics and Law at Elmhurst University.
3 food court favorites open under one roof in Buffalo Grove

By Steve Zalusky
Mar 27, 2025 2:53 pm - A new fast-food triple-threat is open in Buffalo Grove.This sweet synergy can be found at 260 McHenry Road in a space shared by Cinnabon, Jamba and Auntie Anne’s and is the latest addition to The Clove mixed-use development.

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