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Home Prices in DuPage County Keep Climbing Amid Persistent Inventory Shortage
Home prices across DuPage County continue rising as limited housing inventory keeps competition intense among buyers in Naperville, Wheaton, and Downers Grove.
Illinois Utilities Ramp Up Grid Investment Ahead of Battery Plant Expansions
Illinois's major utilities are significantly increasing grid investment to support new electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants across the state.
O'Hare International Airport Breaks Ground on New Air Cargo Facility
O'Hare International Airport began construction on a new air cargo facility as e-commerce shipping volume through the airport continues rising.
Venture Capital Flowing Into Chicago's Fintech Sector Hits New High
Venture capital investment in Chicago's fintech sector reached its highest level in five years, driven by trading technology and payments startups.
Tracy Michelle's Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
Illinois Corn and Soybean Exporters Navigate Shifting International Trade Rules
Illinois's corn and soybean industry is adjusting export strategies as shifting international trade rules affect key overseas markets.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Vinci Nails Bar Bellwood
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
Lawmakers Debate Expanded Tax Incentives to Attract Data Center Development to Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are debating an expansion of tax incentives aimed at attracting more data center developers to the state.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | #1 Nails And Spa
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.