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Fewer Americans apply for jobless aid last week
Jun 16, 2022 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of rising inflation and interest rates. A...
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Will strike by workers who produce gravel derail road construction season?Jun 16, 2022 1:00 am - A strike by the workers who produce gravel and other essential materials for roadwork is raising concerns it could hamstring a crucial construction season. About 300 mem...
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Coalition of suburbs holds fast against railroad merger, even with $10 million offerJun 16, 2022 1:00 am - A campaign led by suburban mayors against the proposed merger of two major North American railroads is gaining steam. Some Illinois lawmakers have joined mayoral and cou...
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Business for a Better World: Tick Tock Clock RepairsJun 16, 2022 1:00 am - Alex Denno, the owner of Palatine's Tick Tock Clock Repairs, is fond of a saying that is a truism in his industry. "You have to put time in to fix time," said Denno, in ...
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Walgreens agrees to help with clinical trialsJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - DEERFIELD - Walgreens Thursday said it will assist with sponsor-led drug development research through the marketing and recruitment of clinical trial participants, espec...
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Food Pantry closes following electrical outageJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - WOODRIDGE - The West Suburban Community Pantry said its Pantry Store in Woodridge remains closed following an electrical outage affecting its air conditioning and refrig...
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Northwestern Mutual-Chicago names Carrie Deveney as director of development and recruitmentJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - With the proven ability to lead and develop others, Carrie Deveney has been appointed director of development and recruitment for the Oak Brook office of Northwestern Mu...
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Glenbard District 87 thanks vocational partners, seeks additional employersJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Glenbard Township High School District 87 thanks local employers who are vocational partners and an integral part of the vocational growth for Glenbard students. These ...
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Illinois Tollway awards $223 million in contractsJun 15, 2022 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE - A Des Plaines contractor Thursday was awarded a $145 million Illinois Tollway project as part of seven contracts approved by the tollway board. Lorig Con...
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Jun 15, 2022 7:00 am - Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $3.62 to $115.31 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $2.66 to $118.51 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline f...