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Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits
Nov 24, 2022 12:00 am - NEW YORK — While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains. The U.S. job market remains strong, consumer spending ...
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Twitter, others slip on removing hate speech, EU review says
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Walmart shooting raises need for violence prevention at work
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Hoffman Estates approves ambitious strategic plan for economic developmentNov 23, 2022 4:30 am - Hoffman Estates officials have approved the first major revision of the village's economic development strategic plan in 17 years, setting ambitious goals while recogniz...
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Is that discount really a discount? Stores may say so, but inflation makes bargains elusiveNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Consumers holding out for big deals - and some much-needed relief from soaring costs on just about everything - may be disappointed as they head into the busi...
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'We are very excited': New townhouse development will change the landscape of southern MundeleinNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - Construction of a large townhouse development has begun on Mundelein's south side - and village officials are thrilled. Wooden framing has gone up for the first homes at...
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Small grocery stores struggle, but food deserts are rare in McHenry County
Nov 23, 2022 12:00 am - Angelo Ingrao knows the struggle of operating a small grocery store. Ingrao, 75, is the owner of Angelo's Fresh Market in McHenry. He's usually at the store at 4400 W. E...
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Protesting workers beaten at Chinese iPhone factory
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Thank you, thank you. We have much for which we can be gratefulNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - Thanksgiving is the one holiday that touches everyone. That's one of the aspects of the holiday that makes it universally appreciated. As business marketers, we have a ...
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Sip and shop your way through downtown Elgin during Small Business SaturdayNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - The holiday season in Elgin will kick off in earnest Saturday with the Holiday Cheers beverage crawl and annual tree lighting. Both events are part of the monthlong Holl...