NEW YORK – Stocks are closing higher as traders hope that the Federal Reserve will decide to continue its economic stimulus program when it meets this week.The Standard & Poor's 500 index climbed 12 points, or 0.8 percent, to close at 1,639 Monday. Energy and technology stocks rose the most.The Dow
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For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months.
The ladies behind the counter at Kalck’s Butcher Shop in Crystal Lake would love to talk, but it’s lunch rush and customers are stocking up for Father’s Day.
CRYSTAL LAKE – Women in Management announces the incoming board for the 2013-14 year. President: Karen Franzen, LaCunaVinea; past president and awards: Pamela Strelcheck, Stre
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WOODSTOCK – Adult & Child Therapy Services has announced that Kristine Ensor has joined the organization as director of development. She will be working closely with volunteer
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NEW YORK – Stocks are closing higher as traders hope that the Federal Reserve will decide to continue its economic stimulus program when it meets this week. The Standard & Poo
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WASHINGTON – Is the era of ultra-low interest rates nearing an end? That's the question – and the fear – Chairman Ben Bernanke will face this week when he takes questions afte
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CHICAGO – For the second straight year, United Airlines will donate one million MileagePlus miles to Make-A-Wish Illinois, a donation that will help children with life-threate
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SCHAUMBURG – Experian Automotive last week announced that new vehicle leasing rose by 12.5 percent to achieve the highest level since it began tracking the data in 2006. Accor
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McHENRY – Pete Merkel, McHenry’s first parks and recreation director, has been named as the 2013 Fiesta Days parade marshal. Fiesta Days will be held July 12-21. The Fiesta Da
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Americans were planning to spend a little bit more on dad this Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2013 Father’s Day spending survey, the average perso
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Dear Dave, I borrowed $30,000 from my aunt to buy a condo eight years ago. We had a deal that she would get her money back, plus a piece of the profits, when it sold. If there
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