Articles filed under Economy
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Trump says US officials will not attend G-20 summit in South AfricaNov 08, 2025 7:50 pm - No U.S. officials will attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this month, President Donald Trump said Friday, repeating his claim that White South Africans there are being murdered and oppressed - an allegation that lacks any evidence.
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‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiplyNov 08, 2025 2:09 pm - The unemployment rate is low and the economy is still growing, but those out of work face the slowest pace of hiring in more than a decade.
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Time for a warehouse reorganization? Consider in-kind donation for excess inventorySep 13, 2025 12:06 pm - Warehouse experts will tell you that a good warehouse reorganization improves efficiency, optimizes shelf space and enhances safety, among other benefits. It also lets you spot non-value-added items that you will want to get rid of.
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Preapprenticeship is a policy innovation that works for IllinoisSep 06, 2025 1:19 pm - In Illinois, 98% of construction apprentices graduate from programs managed cooperatively between employers and trade unions. These programs offer proven career pathways, but they have not always been accessible to all residents.Preapprenticeship programs have emerged as a viable solution to this problem.
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Podcasters and influencers: The unexpected jobs covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ planSep 04, 2025 1:09 pm - Golf caddies, blackjack dealers and house painters are among the jobs covered under the Trump administration's preliminary list of occupations not required to pay income tax on their tips under Republicans' new tax cuts and spending bill.
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Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR eventsSep 03, 2025 5:15 pm - Illinois has spent nearly $7 million to sponsor a Metro East NASCAR race and build a temporary track in Chicago since 2022. The expenditures are part of a broader state tourism campaign.
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The Biz Week That Was: Mall transformation, suburbs’ best sandwich shop, and economy doing better than expectedAug 30, 2025 1:10 pm - Next big step for Hawthorn Mall property redevelopment is waiting for green light to proceed The next big step in the ongoing transformation of the Hawthorn mall pro...
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Illinoisans are sick of new taxes; reject payroll taxMay 09, 2025 11:37 am - As new tariffs threaten to push up prices, Illinois’ punishing tax climate already is stretching many residents’ and businesses’ budgets.
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Illinois’ current sales tax system does not reflect a modern economyMar 26, 2025 9:23 am - Tax policy is a deeply misunderstood topic. In general, most people believe that “conservative” states levy fewer taxes than states with more “left-leaning” leadership.
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Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Here’s what to look for.Mar 12, 2025 7:48 am - Concerns are heightening that the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession as the stock markets slide amid the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs.