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Hiring soared in May as mass layoffs eased
Jul 7, 2020 1:22 PM - The job market took a big step toward healing in May, though plenty of damage remains, as a record level of hiring followed record layoffs in March and April
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Consumers are closing their wallets again as coronavirus infections soar
Jul 4, 2020 6:19 AM - The evidence of sinking consumer spending paints a grim picture of an economy that looked to be rallying strongly just weeks ago now stalling out.
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Small businesses turned to technology to survive the pandemic. But it may not be enough.
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Water Street Naperville gears up for Phase 4
Jun 25, 2020 7:37 PM - While Downtown Naperville's Water Street restaurants have been serving guests on patios and sidewalks since Phase 3 of the state reopening plan, Phase 4 marks an expansion into indoor dining starting this Friday for some Water Street venues, with plans for others to open in coming weeks. -
COVID-19 pandemic leads Elgin couple to close store, look for new magazine owner
Jun 25, 2020 1:03 PM - The COVID-19 pandemic started a chain reaction for Mary and Jeffrey Pierce of Elgin, who plan to move to Wisconsin after closing her store and with hopes of a new owner for his magazine. -
Empire honored for customer experienceJun 25, 2020 12:04 PM - Empire Today has been awarded a 2020 Confirmit ACE (Achievement in Customer Excellence) Award in the Voice of the Customer category.
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How to unlock savings with credit card benefits
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Retail incubator: Boardwalk Shops draw browsers to Batavia
Jun 19, 2020 6:00 AM - Last weekend's sunny weather was a factor in the success of the opening of the Boardwalk Shops in downtown Batavia.
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Suburban farmers markets are back. Here's what you need to know.
Jun 18, 2020 9:12 AM - Face masks. Don't handle the produce. Leave the pooch at home. And cash is no longer king. Suburban farmers markets look different this season. -
Farmers market to open June 25 in Vernon HillsJun 17, 2020 10:56 AM - The Vernon Hills Park District Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. June 25, at Lakeview Parkway and Hawthorn Parkway on the south end of Century Park.
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