-
Food prices fall on world markets but not on kitchen tables
Apr 27, 2023 1:00 am - A restaurant on the outskirts of Nairobi skimps on the size of its chapatis - a flaky, chewy Kenyan flatbread - to save on cooking oil. Cash-strapped Pakistanis reluctan...
-
Portillo's to open in Algonquin, RosemontApr 27, 2023 1:00 am - OAK BROOK - Portillo's said it plans to open three new Chicago-area restaurants by the end of the year, including locations in Algonquin and Rosemont. The Algonquin rest...
-
U.S. economy grew at weak 1.1% rate in Q1 in sign of slowdown
Apr 27, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy slowed sharply from January through March, decelerating to just a 1.1% annual pace as higher interest rates hammered the housing market and...
-
Cary hopes new taxing district brings redevelopment, but others worry about impact
Apr 27, 2023 1:00 am - Cary residents Zeke Hillers and Annel Vazquez said they don't know much about a new taxing district proposed for Cary's downtown, but they have some concerns. For the pa...
-
Plote awarded $7.3 million tollway projectApr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE - The Illinois Tollway Thursday approved five construction contracts totaling more than $11.2 million at its April board meeting, including several to subu...
-
Valent BioSciences promotes MirApr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - LIBERTYVILLE - Valent BioSciences LLC said President and CEO Ted Melnik will retire in July. In addition, Salman Mir, currently executive vice president and chief operat...
-
Ware Malcomb announces promotions in Oak BrookApr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - OAK BROOK - Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, announced the promotions of Cameron Trefry, Michael Cody and Caroline McNulty. In addition, the firm said Charles...
-
UL Solutions opens EV charging labApr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - NORTHBROOK - UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, has officially opened its North America Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Laboratory in Northbrook...
-
Bernie's Book Bank Names New Executive DirectorApr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Today, Bernie's Book Bank announced it has appointed Kristen Daniels as executive director, a new role to the organization who creates pathways to success through free, ...
-
Bernina podcast recognized by Webby AwardsApr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - AURORA — The Sew & So Podcast, sponsored by Bernina of America, was named an honoree in the Lifestyle category of podcasts in the 27th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the...