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Dining out: Happy hours, Van’s moving to West Dundee, Leona’s Pizza coming to McHenryJul 02, 2025 12:05 pm - New happy hour specials have popped up at Fat Rosie’s and Seasons 52. Also, Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers is switching Dundees while Leona’s is opening in McHenry.
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Celebrate National Ice Cream month at these 10 suburban shopsJul 02, 2025 12:01 pm - July is National Ice Cream Month, and we’ve got 10 suburban creameries where you can beat the heat and enjoy a scoop or two.
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Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection
Jul 02, 2025 10:13 am - Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its p...
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Microsoft announces another mass layoff, thousands of workers affected
Jul 02, 2025 9:58 am - Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
Jul 02, 2025 9:09 am - The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the procedure, including statutes that criminalize abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
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Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion
Jul 02, 2025 8:52 am - An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins.
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Kane County company scores millions from Tollway for Mile Long Bridge work
Jul 02, 2025 8:51 am - The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.
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Why chamber membership matters for small businessesJul 02, 2025 8:49 am - Chambers of commerce can be tremendous partners for local businesses looking to grow.
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House Republicans race toward a final vote on Trump's tax bill, daring critics to oppose
Jul 02, 2025 7:57 am - Republican leaders in the House are sprinting toward a Wednesday vote on President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts package, determined to seize momentum from a hard-fought vote in the Senate while essentially daring members to defy their party's leader and vote against it.
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Toyota on Edens grand opening brings an elevated customer experience to the North ShoreJul 01, 2025 11:32 pm - The Gurley Leep Automotive Family recently opened a new, state-of-the-art Toyota dealership called Toyota on Edens in Northbrook, marking their first significant investment in the state.