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Imported vehicles to face 25% tariff, President Donald Trump says
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
Illinois affordable housing projects on pause as Trump administration evaluates funds
Some renovation projects aimed at preserving and greening existing affordable housing properties are on hold in Chicago as the Trump administration evaluates a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program.
Former Chicago Bulls player Zach LaVine lists Chicago condo for nearly $7M
Former Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine placed his 4,500-square-foot condominium on the 28th floor of the building at 9 W. Walton Street on the market for $6.9 million.
Lindsay Blain & Kim Downs Owners of Castle Explorers Interviewed on The Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast Discussing The Power of Travel Agents
Lindsay Blain & Kim Downs discuss the power of travel agents Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-lindsay-blain-kim-downs-owners-of-castle-explorers-discussing-the-power-of-travel-agents/ Lindsay Blain and Kim Downs, owners of Castle Explorers, discuss the transformative power of travel and the essential role of travel agents in creating unforgettable experiences. Lindsay shares her journey as a travel agent, detailing her experiences with various agencies and the pivotal moment when she was fired for standing up for her beliefs. This turning point sparked a partnership with Kim, leading them to establish their own…
Dollar Tree selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion after unsuccessfully trying to incorporate the bargain chain for a decade.
Trump cuts hitting farms, food banks in Midwest
More than $1 billion in assistance that usually flows into the U.S. Department of Agriculture for two programs that help local farmers, schools and food banks has already vanished.
Luigi Mangione wants a laptop in jail while he awaits trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail, but just for legal purposes — not for communicating with anyone — as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO.
2,400 grocery workers to decide whether Tony’s Fresh Market will go union
The union election will be one of the largest held in the U.S. private sector so far this year.
Federal workers on edge as Trump plans to shrink government and cut services proceed
In the Chicago area, more than 250,000 square feet of leased federal office space has been canceled.