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Lt. Gov. Stratton launches statewide initiative to advance financial health, well-being of womenDec 12, 2023 2:51 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is launching a new initiative dedicated to advancing women’s financial wholeness: We Thrive. We Thrive is focused on fostering financial health,...
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Twisted Pin in Plainfield rolls out ‘sophisticated’ bowling, gaming experience
Dec 12, 2023 2:39 pm - An iconic American game is getting a whole new twist. Thanks to a more than yearlong “seven-figure-plus” renovation and re-branding effort, Twisted Pin, 15610 Joliet Road...
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital opens new Procedure CenterDec 12, 2023 2:38 pm - Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Hospital is combining inpatient and outpatient services into a new Procedure Center. The new 2,900-square-foot center, located on the ...
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Choice Hotels goes hostile in $8 billion takeover bid for Wyndham after being repeatedly rebuffed
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - Choice Hotels is launching a hostile takeover offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts after repeated attempts to reach a deal with the rival hotel chain were rebuffed. Choice...
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Advocate Health Care hospitals named among 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care' by U.S. News & World ReportDec 12, 2023 12:00 am - Four Advocate Health Care hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of best hospitals for maternity care. The list classifies the ho...
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Downtown Crystal Lake shop heavily damaged in fire reopens for holidays, with help from friends
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - Out of the Box gift shop owner Nicole Garringer was aiming to have a solid year of sales after finally emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Then a fire in downtown Cryst...
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China's homegrown C919 aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight outside the mainland
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - HONG KONG - A Chinese C919 jet arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday in the Chinese-made plane's first foray outside of mainland China as its manufacturer prepares to take on ...
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US consumer inflation eased slightly in November as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. inflation ticked down again last month, with cheaper gas helping further lighten the weight of consumer price increases in the United States. At the sa...
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Fed is set to leave interest rates unchanged while facing speculation about eventual rate cuts
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, its policymakers are facing - and in some cases fueling - hopes that they will make a decis...
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Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden goes into next year's election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible ...