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Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
Dec 18, 2024 6:37 am - The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.
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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
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Questions about home inspectorsDec 18, 2024 12:01 am - What should one consider before entering the business of home inspection? Columnist Barry Stone answers four questions to set you on the right path.
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Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTC
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With new deal, Barrington moves a step closer to building Route 14 underpassDec 17, 2024 5:08 pm - Barrington village board members this week took another step toward making a Route 14 underpass a reality.
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Deer Park considering grocery taxDec 17, 2024 3:39 pm - Deer Park could be the next suburb to approve a 1% tax on grocery-store purchases.
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FTC issues rules requiring hotels, ticket sellers to reveal ‘junk fees’
Dec 17, 2024 3:09 pm - The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued long-awaited rules requiring companies to display the full price of a hotel room, concert ticket or sporting event up front...
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IBM to build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park
Dec 17, 2024 2:40 pm - IBM, the tech giant known for revolutionizing computing over the past 70 years, is setting up shop on Chicago’s South Side to develop what could be the field’s next big l...
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A bike accident led to a brain bleed. How a new procedure helped a Kildeer man recoverDec 17, 2024 1:44 pm - A Kildeer man who experienced a brain bleed after a bike accident agreed to try a new head trauma treatment at Lutheran General Hospital. His doctor believes it could help countless others.
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Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid