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Whooping cough rises sharply in McHenry County
Dec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - Eleven cases of whooping cough were reported in November in McHenry County, according to a newly updated McHenry County Department of Health report.
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‘It’s the end of an era’: Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine closes doors after 5 decadesDec 04, 2024 12:46 pm - After five decades, Billy’s Pancake House, a Palatine mainstay, has closed its doors.
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Trump is bringing back Peter Navarro as a White House adviser as he builds out his administration
Dec 04, 2024 12:22 pm - Former White House adviser Peter Navarro, who served prison time related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, will return to serve in Donald Trump’s second administration, the president-elect announced Wednesday.
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US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
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A memorable experience is not about moneyDec 04, 2024 10:26 am - A quality experience has nothing to do with dollars spent. I was inspired to write this article because of this roll of toilet paper. Ask yourself, before reading the re...
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Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing
Dec 04, 2024 9:50 am - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched a new online licensing system this fall, the first phase in a plan to modernize the management and licensing process for service providers across the state.
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Starbucks and Nestlé face scrutiny over labor practices in China
Dec 04, 2024 8:54 am - Coffee farms in Starbucks’ and Nestlé’s supply chains in China are not living up to the multinationals’ ethical standards, sometimes using children as workers, excessive hours and lax safety standards to meet their targets, according to a report by China Labor Watch, a New York-based human rights group.
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‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden uses his visit to Angola to promote a major US-backed rail project in Africa
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New household waste removal service available in WheelingDec 04, 2024 8:01 am - Wheeling residents can get rid of chemicals and other potentially dangerous garbage through a new service that launched this month.
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Inflation, labor costs contribute to Christmas tree price increasesDec 03, 2024 6:03 pm - If you’re hoping to celebrate this Christmas with the sweet smell of pine and citrus, you may need to shell out some extra cash.