Articles filed under Economy
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US hiring jumped last month, but so did unemployment. So how healthy is the economy?
Jun 2, 2023 12:47 PM - The nation's employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool.
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A wave of retirements is leaving some U.S. industries desperate to hire
Jun 1, 2023 10:17 AM - A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil some employers.
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Debt ceiling deal: What's in, what's out of the agreement to avert U.S. default
May 28, 2023 8:39 PM - Both sides can point to some victories in the debt ceiling deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But some conservatives already are expressing concerns that the compromise doesn't cut future deficits enough. And Democrats have been worried about proposed changes to work requirements in programs such as food stamps.
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Uncover the business and community value of investments to take advantage of government incentivesMay 28, 2023 1:00 AM - If a company is planning to invest in talent, facilities, equipment or other capital investments, it is likely eligible for incentives from local and state governments, such as tax credits, training grants, expedited permitting for construction and more.
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How ComEd's grid supports clean energy investments across northern IllinoisMay 28, 2023 1:00 AM - These days, ComEd plays an increasingly important role in large companies' decisions to build, expand or hire more people, as reliable power availability is a vital factor in today's digital economy.
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Chicagoland's economic development strategy? Creativity and collaborationMay 28, 2023 1:00 AM - In an era of relentless change, what's the right economic development strategy? At Choose DuPage, we believe that it's all about creativity and collaboration.
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Small business advocacy this summerMay 28, 2023 1:00 AM - This summer we will engage small business owners and stakeholders to hear about the issues impacting their businesses.
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A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April
May 26, 2023 11:10 AM - A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April as consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high.
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Debt ceiling talks teeter on the brink, as lawmakers leave town for weekend without a deal
May 25, 2023 12:52 PM - House Republicans are pushing debt ceiling talks to the brink, displaying risky political bravado as they prepare to leave town Thursday for the holiday weekend just days before the U.S. could face an unprecedented default that could hurl the global economy into chaos.
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Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
May 25, 2023 12:51 PM - Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights and in expanded roles including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14.
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