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Fire damages machine at North Peoria business
PEORIA, Ill. - Hazmat crews were called to a North Peoria business Monday morning after an aluminum fire. Peoria Fire Battalion Chief Stephen Rada says crews were called to AlCast on University at aro...
TJ Carson A few minutes ago
Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could
Article Summary Illinois sheriffs had mixed views on the TRUST Act, which restricts state law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal officers on civil immigration matters. Of 28 sheriffs ...
TJ Carson 2h ago
Labor Department to suspend US economic data releases if government shuts down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Labor Department said on Monday its statistics agency would suspend economic data releases, including the closely watched employment report for September, in the event o...
Thomson Reuters 2h ago
Factbox-Private equity and sovereign wealth funds revive large leveraged buyouts
(Reuters) -Leveraged buyouts are making a strong comeback after years of muted activity, fueled by private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds targeting high-profile technology, media and consumer...
Thomson Reuters 3h ago
Exclusive-Activist Irenic builds stake in Workiva, pushes for board seats
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Irenic Capital Management built a sizable stake in Workiva, arguing the financial reporting software maker needs to improve its operating efficiency, refresh...
Thomson Reuters 3h ago
USDOT will not enforce Biden wheelchair passenger protection rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department said on Monday that it will not enforce key provisions of a Biden administration rule issued in December requiring new consumer protections for...
Thomson Reuters 3h ago
PG&E unveils $73 billion spending plan to meet surging data-center energy demand
(Reuters) -U.S.-based utility PG&E Corp said on Monday it plans to spend $73 billion by 2030 for transmission upgrades to meet the data center-led surge in electricity demand. The company had said in ...
Thomson Reuters 3h ago
Brazil central bank still sees signs of economic resilience, says governor
(Reuters) -Brazil's central bank continues to see signs of resilience in the country's economy despite indications of an overall slowdown, its governor said on Monday, adding that the authority would ...
Thomson Reuters 3h ago
Egypt seen cutting interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday: Reuters poll
CAIRO (Reuters) -The Central Bank of Egypt is expected to lower its overnight interest rates by 100 basis points on Thursday as inflation continues to abate, a Reuters poll showed. The median forecast...
Thomson Reuters 4h ago
Canada's WestJet says some passenger data exposed in cybersecurity breach
(Reuters) -Canadian carrier WestJet said on Monday the personal information of some passengers was exposed in a cybersecurity breach earlier this year, though no payment data was compromised. The airl...
Thomson Reuters 4h ago

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