Articles filed under Economy
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US hiring jumped last month, but so did unemployment. So how healthy is the economy?Jun 02, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - 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...
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A wave of retirements is leaving some U.S. industries desperate to hireJun 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Kwasi Bandoh, a senior recruiter for an airline, stood before a group of aviation mechanic students at their graduation ceremony last month and congratulate...
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Debt ceiling deal: What's in, what's out of the agreement to avert U.S. defaultMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - 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...
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How ComEd's grid supports clean energy investments across northern IllinoisMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - If there's a business or community development project underway in northern Illinois, chances are that ComEd is involved. That's because, as the electric company serving...
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Uncover the business and community value of investments to take advantage of government incentivesMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - In a successful investment, everyone wins - a business, the community and its citizens. For business leaders, investing in local communities can earn a company respect ...
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Chicagoland's economic development strategy? Creativity and collaborationMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - For Chicagoland, the change just keeps coming. As the region adapts to shifting supply chains and new ways of working, fresh disruptions - from technologies to economic ...
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Small business advocacy this summerMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - Illinois' legislative sessions are always fast paced, and this year has been no exception. Policymakers and engaged advocates have hustled to get legislation filed, mov...
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A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in AprilMay 26, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April, and consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high. The index...
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Debt ceiling talks teeter on the brink, as lawmakers leave town for weekend without a dealMay 25, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans are pushing debt ceiling talks to the brink, displaying risky political bravado as they prepare to leave town Thursday for the holida...
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More Americans apply for jobless benefits but labor market remains tightMay 25, 2023 1:00 am - U.S. applications for jobless claims rose slightly last week but remain at healthy levels with companies reticent to let go of employees in a tight labor market. The num...