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In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates
Jul 26, 2024 10:11 am - BOLINGBROOK — Residents of Chicago’s southwest suburbs, alongside local and state elected officials, shared their anger over a proposed water rate increase this week, des...
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Trump White House was warned sanctions on Venezuela could fuel migration
Jul 26, 2024 9:32 am - The Trump White House was warned that harsh sanctions on Venezuela could accelerate that country’s economic collapse and speed an exodus of millions of migrants to neighb...
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Why a Trump presidency could send oil prices lower
Jul 26, 2024 8:54 am - A U.S. election victory for former President Donald Trump could send oil prices lower, according to some prominent Wall Street banks. While the Republican nominee’s pledg...
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Harris will carry Biden's economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset
Jul 26, 2024 6:45 am - A key question is looming for Vice President Kamala Harris as she edges closer to gaining the Democratic presidential nomination: Can she turn the Biden-Harris economic record into a political advantage in a way that President Joe Biden failed to do?
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Arson attacks cause travel chaos before start of Olympics in Paris, thwarting athletes' travel
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Bernard Arnault has been dubbed the Olympics’ godfather. Here's how he built LVMH’s fortune
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After pause, Amazon resumes suburban grocery store rollout. But will it catch on?Jul 25, 2024 8:00 pm - It was the worst-kept secret in Arlington Heights over the last three years — the smiling arrow signage and green color scheme on the building facade might have given it away — but at long last, a new Amazon Fresh grocery store is open.
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Time to bring in a new developer? Lisle trustees reviewing options on shuttered shopping centerJul 25, 2024 6:15 pm - The Family Square Plaza in downtown Lisle remains shuttered as an Indianapolis-based developer continues to work on finalizing a deal to purchase the property. Village trustees in August will decide if they want to grant an extension to the developer.
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Plainfield mom turns passion for cookies into online bakery business
Jul 25, 2024 12:40 pm - Heather Kratz of Plainfield loves cookies — and so do her customers. Kratz, who’s baked since childhood, opened her home-based business, The Cookie Maker, 14 years ago and sells cookies — and only cookies — directly to her customers.
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How to watch the Paris Olympics on streaming, social media and cable