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Major nations agree on first global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping
Apr 11, 2025 1:12 pm - Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships, if their planet-heating emissions are not already accounted for, making it effectively the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.
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BOMA/Suburban Chicago names regional TOBY Award winnerApr 11, 2025 12:41 pm - Schaumburg, April 9, 2025: The North Central Region of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has announced the regional winners of The Outstanding...
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Northwestern hit with 100 stop-work orders for federal projects
Apr 11, 2025 9:25 am - Northwestern University said researchers with federal grants received 100 stop-work orders, hitting projects in areas including medicine and engineering.
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US stocks climb but the US dollar sinks as Wall Street closes a chaotic and historic week
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China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%Apr 11, 2025 8:05 am - China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.
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US wholesale inflation fell last month as price pressures eased, but trade war clouds outlook
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After Wirtz proposal in Mundelein, Illinois House passes bill allowing impact fees for new school buildingsApr 10, 2025 9:17 pm - The Illinois House this week approved legislation 113-0 allowing municipalities to impose impact fees to help cover the costs of constructing new school buildings.
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Elk Grove mayor touts data centers as cash cows for local governmentApr 10, 2025 9:10 pm - Elk Grove Village’s mayor on Thursday touted the benefits of data centers, which pay millions in taxes but require few services from local government.
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Income tax filing requirements for community associationsApr 10, 2025 6:57 pm - It comes as a surprise to some, but condominiums and other forms of community associations are entities that must file income tax returns.
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ESPN wants to be a leader in youth sports. Can we trust the network?Apr 10, 2025 5:37 pm - ESPN plans to enter the realm of youth sports. Is that a good thing?