In its filing, Northbrook-based Allstate said nearly 248,000 customers in Illinois will be affected by the 14.3% homeowners rate increase next month.
Allstate to raise Illinois homeowners insurance rates by 14.3%
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Trump’s executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?
President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April, but a host of questions remain – including whether Trump has the authority to issue such an order and if TikTok’s China-based parent would be amenable to selling the popular social media platform.
Lakeshore East 3-bedroom condo with floor-to-ceiling windows: $2.6M
Address: 363 E. Wacker Drive, Unit 3009, Chicago Listed: Jan. 14, 2025 Price: $2,600,000 Listing agents: Rafael Murillo, Compass, 312-375-4199 This downtown property with Some listing photos are “virtually staged,” meaning they have been digitally altered to represent different furnishing or decorating options. To […]
Canada, Illinois share strong ties; tariffs could test that relationship
Canada is one of the most trade-dependent countries in the world, and 75% of Canada’s exports go to the United States.
Former executive for cannabis company Verano indicted on insider trading charges
The indictment accused Anthony Marsico of using confidential information to make an illegal profit of about $607,000 by buying stock in another marijuana company that Verano planned to acquire.
Dominican University softball field deal in River Forest unlikely ‘anytime soon’
The future of a proposed agreement for Dominican University’s women’s softball to use a field at River Forest’s Keystone Park is cloudy.
President Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming
President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
The Venue RX Podcast Features Spencer Howard: “How CEOs Can Play Chess – Not Checkers” With Their Credit Card Points
The Venue RX Podcast, hosted by Jonathan Aymin, welcomes Spencer Howard, founder of Straight to the Points, to discuss how CEOs and business owners can make strategic financial moves using credit card points and travel rewards. In the episode, titled “How CEOs Can Play Chess – Not Checkers,” Howard breaks down actionable strategies for entrepreneurs to optimize rewards systems, manage expenses, and leverage points for business success and personal perks. Episode Highlights: Strategic Credit Card Use for Businesses: Spencer details how business owners can select and use credit cards to…
From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Donald Trump’s TikTok shift
After going dark for users this weekend, Donald Trump said on his social media site that he would issue an executive order after he’s sworn in for a second term on Monday delaying a TikTok ban “so that we can make a deal to protect our national security.”
TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect
Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.