Articles filed under Economy
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Daily Herald opinion: We need an investigation into $2 billion lost to fraudJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - This editorial is the consensus opinon of the Daily Herald Editorial Board The state auditor general reported last week that about $1.9 billion in pandemic-related ...
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GOP candidates for 14th Congressional seat say spending cuts, oil drilling could ease inflationJun 15, 2022 1:00 am - Increasing domestic oil production and eliminating cabinet-level federal agencies are among the inflation-busting ideas put forth by Republicans running for Illinois' 14...
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Understanding the business tax hikes of the past four yearsJun 12, 2022 1:00 am - There are many reasons why businesses thrive in Illinois: we have a large, diverse, productive and educated labor force; the cost of living is often cheaper than states ...
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Working toward full recovery: Weddings, summer sports leading way out of pandemic economic doldrumsJun 12, 2022 1:00 am - What's one word — and one word only — to describe the 2021 hospitality and entertainment season in the suburbs? “Relief,” said Heather Larson, president of Schaumburg-ba...
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'This is probably not the peak': $6 gas arrives at some suburban pumpsJun 10, 2022 1:00 am - Gasoline prices have now climbed above $6 a gallon at some suburban pumps. "From this past Monday we jumped in Illinois 41 cents," AAA Illinois spokeswoman Molly Hart sa...
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ODW Logistics sees growth in red-hot local warehousing marketMay 29, 2022 1:00 am - Across North America, the industrial real estate market has seen record-breaking growth over the past few years largely fueled by the surge in online buying and the cons...
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Changing the narrative: Out-of-state businesses are buying Illinois' sales pitchMay 01, 2022 6:00 am - If you're someone who thinks Illinois gets everything wrong when it comes to business, this column isn't for you. Actually, maybe it is especially for you. Maybe before...
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Employees take the lead in historically competitive talent poolMar 30, 2022 1:00 am - Employees are driving the most significant change in the workplace as a result of what some are calling The Great Resignation or the Great Reevaluation, the biggest empl...
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US slashes Russia trade status, bans alcohol and seafoodMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden announced Friday the U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine and a...
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Libertyville District 70 seeking 'floater' registered nurse to assist at schoolsJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - Libertyville Elementary District 70 is looking for a registered nurse to work as a "floater" in schools to help with day-to-day functions and implement COVID protocols. ...