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The gilded age of private equity for the masses
Oct 25, 2025 12:09 pm - For most people, it’s natural to assume that if something is exclusive to the wealthiest echelons of society, it must be better. But investors should be wary when fund marketers talk about “democratizing investing” or opening access to areas previously only available to the elite.
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America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.
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After a 35-year marathon, Arlington Heights running store crosses the finish lineOct 24, 2025 6:26 pm - After 35 years in business, specialty running store Runners High ‘n Tri has closed its doors in downtown Arlington Heights.
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After heated 5-hour meeting, vote delayed for Cary apartment complex with controversial road extension
Oct 24, 2025 6:25 pm - The Cary Village Board is expected to vote on a proposed mixed-use luxury housing community on Tuesday, Oct. 28, after leaving many residents concerned about a road extension that would connect a neighborhood street to Route 31.
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Natural gas rate increases likely for Nicor, Ameren customers next year
Oct 24, 2025 4:31 pm - Customers across Illinois could face increased natural gas rates next year, based on proposed decisions in two proceedings before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Consumer prices in September rise to a pace not seen since January
Oct 24, 2025 3:53 pm - New data released Friday showed inflation heated up in September to a pace not seen since January, according to the first dataset to be released during the government shutdown.
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Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation
Oct 24, 2025 3:36 pm - NEW YORK — U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high...
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out
Oct 24, 2025 1:59 pm - President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad sponsored by one of its provinces that used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs — prompting the province's leader to later pull the ad.
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Mundelein townhouse proposal faces key vote MondayOct 24, 2025 1:39 pm - A townhouse development proposed for Mundelein’s southwest side could get an important go-ahead from the village board Monday.
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US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
Oct 24, 2025 8:05 am - U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents and some services cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where growth appears steady but hiring slow.