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Potential changes to independent contractor rules may impact many illinois businessesJan 29, 2023 12:00 am - Many small businesses rely on independent contractors, freelancers and other gig-workers to perform needed tasks. The advantages are significant: by using an independen...
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It's 'sheer madness,' but Valentine's Day provides a sweet spot for suburban retailersJan 29, 2023 12:00 am - Love is serious business for independent shop owners in February. Valentine's Day provides a correction from the January slump, a bright spot in a slow season and — at B...
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Five leadership trends to stay ahead of in 2023Jan 29, 2023 12:00 am - The last few years have seen radical changes in the way we work. Companies have been forced to adapt to huge challenges at breakneck speed, not just to remain competitiv...
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Minimum wage plan helps workers and businesses alikeJan 29, 2023 12:00 am - This month, hundreds of thousands of Illinois workers got a raise - and much-needed relief from the inflationary pressures that have been reducing the value of paychecks...
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Pride and joy of Illinois? Leading state business group makes case for Bears tax breakJan 28, 2023 12:00 am - As a draft of legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a massive property tax break at Arlington Park emerges in Springfield, the NFL franchise has a major backer i...
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'Historic night for Naperville': City council poised to pass Affordable Housing Incentive PlanJan 27, 2023 4:00 am - After years of attempts to formulate an acceptable plan, the Naperville City Council is poised to pass an ordinance granting incentives for developers to build affordabl...
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UK Treasury chief: Tax cuts must wait for inflation to fall
Jan 27, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Britain's Treasury chief said Friday that taming inflation is more important than cutting taxes, resisting calls from some in the governing Conservative Pa...
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Restaurant offering many Caribbean flavors to open next month in GurneeJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - A restaurant offering dishes from throughout the Caribbean is set to open in Gurnee next month. The menu at Caribana Island Bar & Grill will include Jamaican classics li...
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O'Hare remains the second busiest airport in nation, gains ground from 2021Jan 27, 2023 12:00 am - O'Hare International Airport beat its Atlanta rival in terms of growth rate for flights in 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration reported Friday. But Hartsfield-Jack...
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Miniso, a creperie and an escape room among 6 new stores coming to Woodfield MallJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - Half a dozen new stores are on their way to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg in the coming months, including two making their first appearances in the Chicago and Illinois m...