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Elgin Heritage Commission to honor winners of annual preservation awardsApr 09, 2025 1:56 pm - Seven local people and organizations will be honored for their work to preserve Elgin’s historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural resources during the annual Mayor’s Awards for Preservation on April 29.
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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Apr 09, 2025 12:38 pm - Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
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Squire Ale House offers something old, something new to diners in Campton HillsApr 09, 2025 12:03 pm - After months and months of promising to be open “next month,” Squire Ale House finally welcomed its first guests to the Campton Hills restaurant a few weeks ago.
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Walmart preps for turbulence, will take hit to keep prices low
Apr 09, 2025 10:38 am - As tariff-spooked shoppers begin pulling back on spending, Walmart Inc. is prepping for a worsening economy by using its massive footprint to keep prices low and hunt for ways to take market share.
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Taco Shop partners add Kona Ice to their portfolioApr 09, 2025 9:15 am - Business partners Sanaa Yazbek and Alma Hernandez expand their reach with a Kona Ice food truck in Carol Stream and Wheaton.
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How tariffs will impact your dining experienceApr 09, 2025 8:51 am - Just when the restaurant industry thought it had finally recovered from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is facing new headwinds in the form of the tariffs the Trump administration imposed on imports from other countries.
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Amid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom
Apr 09, 2025 8:45 am - Gov. JB Pritzker vowed Tuesday that Illinois will remain a “stable” trading partner with nations around the world, despite President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs that have disrupted global markets.
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Trump administration halts $790 million in federal funding for Northwestern, $1 billion for Cornell
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Asian markets fall as Trump’s 104% tariff on China takes effect
Apr 08, 2025 9:38 pm - President Donald Trump’s threatened 104% minimum tariff on all Chinese goods will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, sharply escalating the trade w...
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Buyers unhappy with agent’s home inspectorApr 08, 2025 7:32 pm - Reliance on an agent’s home inspector referral can be good or bad, depending on the agent. Many Realtors endorse the best home inspectors, while others recommend those with lesser qualifications and abilities.