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How community banks are fighting back against fraud for Chicago-area customersMar 21, 2026 1:00 pm - According to recent industry research from Bankrate, 40% of Americans experienced a financial scam or fraud attempt in the past 12 months, up from 34% the year before. Over a lifetime, nearly three-quarters of Americans — 73% — have encountered some form of financial fraud, and 11% report actually losing money.
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The role of community banks in sustainable local growthMar 21, 2026 11:00 am - Community banks play a crucial role in building strong, resilient local economies.
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Regulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centersMar 20, 2026 4:59 pm - As large data centers burn electricity as fast as some small cities, utilities and advocates are looking for ways to ensure they’re not passing the buck for related infrastructure costs to everyday ratepayers.
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Trailer plant expected to bring 2,500 jobs to Will CountyMar 20, 2026 11:00 am - Hyundai Translead will set up two trailer manufacturing facilities in Will County, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said this week. Hyundai Translead will make a $450 million in...
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McHenry County denies solar farms — then gets sued for turning them downMar 20, 2026 10:59 am - McHenry County is facing a lawsuit over the County Board’s denial of a pair of solar farms, according to court records. The board turned down four solar farms in ...
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Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rulesMar 20, 2026 10:19 am - Illinois’ wage law does not include federal exclusions that would shield companies from having to pay employees for pre- and post-shift activities, the state high court ruled. The ruling is based on a civil suit brought against Amazon by two former employees after they were not compensated for pre-shift health screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case will now return to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
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Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptrollerMar 19, 2026 9:35 pm - Chicago state Rep. Margaret Croke was declared the winner in the Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller, according to the Associated Press.
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Bailey lands GOP governor nomination, teeing up a repeat with PritzkerMar 17, 2026 7:58 pm - Former state Sen. Darren Bailey has won the GOP gubernatorial primary with 40% of votes counted.
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Harris beats Adamczyk in GOP primary race for secretary of stateMar 17, 2026 7:54 pm - Unofficial returns in the Republican secretary of state primary show Diane Harris beating opponent Walter Adamczyk.
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Celebrate spring’s arrival with Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinarsMar 16, 2026 9:50 pm - University of Illinois Extension launches spring "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series starting April 7, featuring free online sessions on select Tuesdays covering butterfly gardens and new vegetable varieties.