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Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Feb 01, 2025 3:04 pm - PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration ...
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Why the biggest changes to the suburban office market since the pandemic may arrive this yearFeb 01, 2025 1:51 pm - Suburban office vacancies hit all-time high in 2024. But some properties are thriving — here's their secret sauce.
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Tax season has begun. Here’s when you'll get your refund
Feb 01, 2025 1:49 pm - If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. If you choose to receive your refund with direct deposit, it should take even less time.
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Geneva officers honored with Life Saving Medals for rescuing woman in distress
Feb 01, 2025 1:30 pm - Four Geneva police officers were recently honored with Life Saving Medals for rescuing a woman who appeared to be attempting suicide.
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The small business community can bring people togetherFeb 01, 2025 1:18 pm - The toxic, divisive, and exhausting political climate in our country makes coalescing around solutions difficult. Why is the small business community well-positioned to push through the noise? Because small business owners know how to communicate, negotiate, compromise, and solve problems.
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How our state stacks up: New report shows how Illinois compares to others on taxes, spending, other metricsFeb 01, 2025 1:00 pm - A new report from the state legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows how Illinois stacks up against the other 49 states in terms of taxes, spending, employment and other key financial metrics.
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Federal firefighters fought L.A.’s blazes. Then came resignation offers.
Feb 01, 2025 12:51 pm - Justin Brown had done a grueling stint at the perimeter of the Hughes Fire, battling last week to keep the blaze from spilling into towns in northern Los Angeles County. ...
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What will happen to McConchie’s campaign cash after he leaves office?Feb 01, 2025 12:30 pm - State Sen. Dan McConchie can’t keep his campaign cash after he resigns Sunday -- but Illinois law says he doesn’t need to give it away yet, either.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - Dave Joens retires as Illinois State Archivist after 20 years, plans to pursue writing history books in retirement.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - As TikTok's fate hangs in the balance, Illinois politicians ask: Can it be saved or sold to a US company, or will a ban be the only option?