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Costco’s ‘Stupid Food Court Change’ Has Shoppers Furious — And It’s Even Worse Than You Think

Costco’s ‘Stupid Food Court Change’ Has Shoppers Furious — And It’s Even Worse Than You Think

CHICAGO — Costco shoppers are furious over what many are calling a “stupid” change to the store’s beloved food court — and it’s causing ...

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Nevada Tip Workers React as 'No Tax on Tips' Rule Takes Effect Under Trump Tax Law

Nevada Tip Workers React as ‘No Tax on Tips’ Rule Takes Effect Under Trump Tax Law

NEVADA — Service workers across Nevada are reacting to a sweeping new federal tax change that eliminates federal income taxes on tips up to ...

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Flender Expands Elgin Service Center To Boost North American Operations

Flender Expands Elgin Service Center To Boost North American Operations

ELGIN — Global drive systems manufacturer Flender has officially launched an expansion of its Elgin, Illinois service center, aiming to bolster support for customers ...

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Retail Space at Chicago’s Transportation Building Sells for $4.1 Million

CHICAGO — A prominent retail property at the base of the historic Transportation Building in the South Loop has been sold for $4.1 million, ...

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324 Charged in $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Bust, Feds Say

324 Charged in $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Bust, Feds Say

CHICAGO — In one of the largest healthcare fraud takedowns in U.S. history, federal authorities have charged 324 individuals in connection with schemes that ...

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Businesses in Illinois Struggle With Lawsuits, Tax Hikes, and New Legal Hurdles

Businesses in Illinois Struggle With Lawsuits, Tax Hikes, and New Legal Hurdles

ILLINOIS — Business owners across the state are sounding the alarm over what they say is an increasingly hostile environment for companies operating in ...

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Illinois Toy Company Challenges Trump-Era Tariffs Before Supreme Court

Illinois Toy Company Challenges Trump-Era Tariffs Before Supreme Court

CHICAGO — An Illinois-based educational toy company is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track a decision that could shake the foundations of America’s ...

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Illinois Bets Big on Quantum Tech: What It Means for Jobs, Industry, and the Future of the State

Illinois Bets Big on Quantum Tech: What It Means for Jobs, Industry, and the Future of the State

CHICAGO — With over $700 million in state backing, Illinois has positioned itself at the forefront of the emerging quantum technology industry — a ...

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Chicago Home Prices Reach $390K as Inventory Shrinks and Sales Hit Decade Low

Chicago Home Prices Reach $390K as Inventory Shrinks and Sales Hit Decade Low

CHICAGO — As Chicago enters the heart of the 2025 summer housing season, a striking paradox is unfolding: home prices are climbing higher than ...

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103-Year-Old Menasha Packaging Plant to Close in Chicago, 128 Jobs Lost

103-Year-Old Menasha Packaging Plant to Close in Chicago, 128 Jobs Lost

CHICAGO — A packaging company that has operated on the city’s West Side for more than a century is shutting down operations, eliminating over ...

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