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Richardson: The power of nonpartisan advocacy being shown in Springfield this termApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - Small business advocates are making great strides in Springfield this year. Indeed, three bills championed by the small business community have passed their respective c...
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Financial literacy eases stress and unlocks opportunitiesApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - Financial stability is essential in reaching short- and long-term financial goals and achieving dreams, whether that be buying a vehicle, owning a home, starting a busin...
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On the football field and in the C-suite, Kam Kniss has found successApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - Kam Kniss has changed uniforms, but he still is playing quarterback. These days the former North Central College QB calls the signals as Wheaton Bank & Trust CEO, leadin...
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HR and AI: Enhancing workplace efficiencyApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - The use of Artificial Intelligence bots is gaining popularity, with OpenAI's ChatGPT one of the most well-known. HR leaders are increasingly exploring the possible appl...
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Community banks are a source of strength, stability and resiliencyApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - April is traditionally Community Banking month in Illinois, and this year's theme is "Moving Forward Together," a fitting moniker for community banks across the state as...
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Rock, country, blues merge at 2023 CMT Music Awards in TexasApr 01, 2023 11:00 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This year's CMT Music Awards will merge country, rock and blues straight from the heart of Texas, featuring performances including collaborations...
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How much in COVID-19 grant funds did suburban businesses get, and what more is coming?Apr 01, 2023 1:00 am - When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most nonessential businesses three years ago, the Ball Factory's future in Mount Prospect suddenly was in peril. The indoor playgrou...
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'War of the states': EV, chip makers lavished with subsidies
Apr 01, 2023 1:00 am - HARRISBURG, Pa. - States are doling out more cash than ever to lure multibillion-dollar microchip, electric vehicle and battery factories, inspiring evermore competition...
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Europe's inflation eases to 6.9% as energy falls but food up
Mar 31, 2023 1:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency slowed to the lowest level in a year as energy prices dropped, but food costs were still on the ri...
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UpRising Bakery will downsize menu as it looks for new location, owner says
Mar 31, 2023 1:00 am - The community has spoken, and it wants her to remain open, UpRising Bakery and Cafe owner Corinna Sac said. Its location will likely be somewhere other than Lake in the ...