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‘Main Street is hurting’: Wauconda authorizes acquisition of long vacant restaurant space downtownApr 17, 2025 2:45 pm - Wanting to prevent continued economic malaise in the downtown business area, Wauconda officials have authorized the acquisition — one way or another — of the former Bulldogs restaurant.
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China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs
Apr 17, 2025 2:16 pm - President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China threatens to crimp a massive source of solar panels and parts, with experts saying the cost of solar installation will certainly rise as China retaliates.
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UN nuclear watchdog says US-Iran talks at a ‘very crucial’ stage
Apr 17, 2025 10:23 am - Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” stage, the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said Thursday while on a visit to the Islamic Republic.
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Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell, saying he’s ‘not happy’ with him over interest rates
Apr 17, 2025 7:45 am - President Donald Trump has attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates and says he could fire him if he wanted to. Trump is renewing a threat from his first term that could cause a major legal showdown over the issue of the central bank's longstanding political independence.
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Could Palatine be expanding video gambling?Apr 16, 2025 5:47 pm - Possibly removing the cap on 11 gambling licenses was just one of the issues discussed as village council members this week opened a series of public meetings with owners of establishments offering video gambling.
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Smooth operator: Rosemont buying new $114K Zamboni for Allstate ArenaApr 16, 2025 5:16 pm - The Allstate Arena in Rosemont is replacing its 30-year-old Zamboni ice resurfacer that broke down.
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Naperville homebuilder gets green light for senior-targeted development near downtownApr 16, 2025 4:05 pm - A Naperville luxury home builder has received city council approval to move forward with plans for another project: a residential community geared toward seniors.
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Marmion Abbey selling part of site to housing developerApr 16, 2025 1:09 pm - Marmion Abbey wants to sell part of its campus in Aurora to a residential home builder.
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Mink farming industry toes the line as Illinois lawmakers consider regulations
Apr 16, 2025 9:38 am - A bill in Springfield, sponsored by Rep. Joyce Mason, a Gurnee Democrat, would regulate the mink industry at the state level, creating mink farm licensing and requirements. But proponents and opponents have vastly different opinions on what it really aims to do.
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Fit for a suburban king: Oak Brook ‘castle’ house is on the marketApr 16, 2025 8:59 am - If you’re looking to buy a home and have nearly $5 million to spend, you may want consider a castle-like structure in Oak Brook.