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Choice Hotels goes hostile in $8 billion takeover bid for Wyndham after being repeatedly rebuffed
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - Choice Hotels is launching a hostile takeover offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts after repeated attempts to reach a deal with the rival hotel chain were rebuffed. Choice...
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Advocate Health Care hospitals named among 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care' by U.S. News & World ReportDec 12, 2023 12:00 am - Four Advocate Health Care hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of best hospitals for maternity care. The list classifies the ho...
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Downtown Crystal Lake shop heavily damaged in fire reopens for holidays, with help from friends
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - Out of the Box gift shop owner Nicole Garringer was aiming to have a solid year of sales after finally emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Then a fire in downtown Cryst...
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China's homegrown C919 aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight outside the mainland
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - HONG KONG - A Chinese C919 jet arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday in the Chinese-made plane's first foray outside of mainland China as its manufacturer prepares to take on ...
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US consumer inflation eased slightly in November as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. inflation ticked down again last month, with cheaper gas helping further lighten the weight of consumer price increases in the United States. At the sa...
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Fed is set to leave interest rates unchanged while facing speculation about eventual rate cuts
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, its policymakers are facing - and in some cases fueling - hopes that they will make a decis...
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Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden goes into next year's election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible ...
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Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel. Auto club AAA forecast Monday that ...
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A day of 2 prime ministers in Poland begins the delayed transition to a centrist, pro-EU government
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - WARSAW, Poland - A power transition began Monday in the Polish parliament, where the outgoing national conservative leaders made their farewell statements as a majority ...
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IBJI welcomes new Anesthesiologist Craig S. Malk, MDDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Craig Malk to its esteemed team of medical professionals. Dr. Malk, a double board-cer...