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More lanes on Eisenhower? Extend Route 390 west? Tollway starting to make plans for futureApr 15, 2024 5:30 am - After myriad brainstorming sessions, hearings and fiery debate, the Illinois tollway board approved a controversial rate hike for its supersized Move Illinois program in ...
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York Furrier auction preview event set for April 24 in ElmhurstApr 14, 2024 9:22 pm - After 93 years in business, York Furrier Inc. in Elmhurst has closed the doors to this iconic purveyor of luxe outerwear and accessories due to retirement. York clients...
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Illinois’ solar industry sees continued growth with help of 2021 climate lawApr 14, 2024 6:00 pm - Over the last eight years, small-scale solar projects in Illinois have grown from 1,000 to nearly 80,000. Industry leaders say the explosive growth can be traced back to ...
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Oberweis Dairy files for bankruptcy protection
Apr 14, 2024 10:42 am - Oberweis Dairy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, according to a story in the Chicago Sun-Times.
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The Biz Week That Was: Garden centers unleash flower power, rising inflation, and pizza galore among the highlightsApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Amid erratic weather, local garden centers keep springing forward Snow in April. Unseasonably warm 70-degree days in March. Springtime weather in the Chicago area is...
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Waubonsee’s new Technical Education Center regional driver of economic growth in sustainability and cleantech careersApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Waubonsee Community College is building a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Technical Education Center at its Sugar Grove campus. This cutting-edge facility, set to ...
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Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
Apr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Natural gas is fueling a fight between consumer advocates, a powerful utility company and the state. Amid competing advertising campaigns, accusations of mismanagement an...
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Customers urged to stay connected if they are behind on billsApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Residential heating bills were more than $100 lower this winter North Shore Gas is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to reach out as soon as poss...
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Transforming homes with sustainable technologyApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - Energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer mere buzzwords; they are becoming the cornerstone of modern homes and businesses. However, the transition toward smart ...
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Why we need to be wise about how we help our impoverished neighborsApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - In college, a group of my friends volunteered at the new homeless center in South Bend, Indiana. We worked in the kids’ room where we babysat for parents as they ran err...