Consumer Outlook Up More Than Expected In August
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Last Updated: 10:24 AM 08/26/08 -
Americans' confidence in the economy has gotten a better-than-expected boost in August amid lower prices at the gas pump. (Full Story) |
Gov't Home Price Index Posts Largest-Ever Drop
Last Updated: 10:21 AM 08/26/08 -
A government agency says U.S. home prices fell 4.8 percent in the second quarter compared with a year ago, a new record low. (Full Story) |
GM Sales Offer
Last Updated: 9:56 AM 08/19/08 -
GM offers employee pricing to all on 2008 models (Full Story) |
Housing Starts Down
Last Updated: 9:19 AM 08/19/08 -
Housing starts at lowest level since March 1991 (Full Story) |
West Texas Oil Boom
Last Updated: 4:46 PM 08/18/08 -
West Texas oil patch towns reap benefits of boom (Full Story) |
St. Louis Workers Protest at Chrysler Headquarters
Last Updated: 12:02 PM 08/14/08 -
Several hundred Chrysler manufacturing workers are protesting the automaker's decision to lay off people in St. Louis.
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Government: Cool, Wet Weather Helps Corn Yields
Last Updated: 12:48 PM 08/13/08 -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says cooler and wetter than average weather since this summer's floods will boost corn yields to 155 bushels per acre, up from last month's estimate of 148.4.
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Economic Stimulus Checks
Last Updated: 6:12 PM 08/08/08 -
More than five thousand Winnebago County residents haven't collected their economic stimulus checks (Full Story) |
New Company Coming To Janesville
Last Updated: 5:22 PM 08/08/08 -
A company plans on setting up shop in Janesville and investing 20 million dollars in the community. (Full Story) |
Report: Chrysler, Nissan in Talks on Midsize Cars
Last Updated: 11:40 AM 08/07/08 -
The Wall Street Journal reports that Chrysler is discussing an agreement with Nissan under which the Japanese automaker would produce midsize sedans that Chrysler would sell in the U.S. under its own brand. The report cites people familiar with the discussions.
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Foreclosure Filings Continue at Record Pace
Last Updated: 9:54 AM 08/04/08 -
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Foreclosure filings in Wisconsin continue at a record pace in July.
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United Pilots Agree to Limits on Slowdowns
Last Updated: 4:42 PM 08/01/08 -
United Air Lines said Friday it has reached agreement with the pilot's union to limit what the company calls work slowdowns that forced cancellation of hundreds of flights and cost millions of dollars. (Full Story) |
July Auto Sales: Ford
Last Updated: 12:05 PM 08/01/08 -
Ford says its July U.S. sales tumbled, as high gas prices steered consumers away from sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks.
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Construction Spending Drops
Last Updated: 11:44 AM 08/01/08 -
The government says construction spending in June posted the 11th decline in the past 13 months.
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Delta Raising Baggage Fees
Last Updated: 11:37 AM 07/30/08 -
Delta Air Lines is going to double its charge for checking a second bag on a domestic flight from $25 to $50. It's part of a set of fee increases to help offset the high cost of fuel. (Full Story) |
Americans Pessimistic About Economy
Last Updated: 11:46 AM 07/29/08 -
A private research group says that Americans remain the most pessimistic about the economy since the tail end of the last prolonged recession 16 years ago.
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Franklin Grove Lottery Winners
Last Updated: 6:10 PM 07/24/08 -
It was supposed to be a normal family vacation turned out to be a bit grander for the Hackmans from Franklin Grove. (Full Story) |
Chrysler Job Cuts
Last Updated: 5:48 PM 07/23/08 -
Another round of job cuts for Chrysler. (Full Story) |
Gas Prices Dip
Last Updated: 11:43 AM 07/23/08 -
The price of gasoline has dipped again. (Full Story) |
People Selling Gold Teeth For Cash
Last Updated: 1:02 PM 07/18/08 -
Jim Vandiver, the President of Paymaster Pawnshop in Rockford says with the economy tight right now. People are selling all sorts of things, including their gold teeth. (Full Story) |
Lock In Gas Prices Online!
Last Updated: 4:50 PM 07/03/08 -
The internet may be cash-strapped drivers' new best friend... (Full Story) |
Oil Is Making Millionaires In North Dakota
Last Updated: 11:23 AM 06/30/08 -
Some people in western North Dakota say it's easier to strike it rich from oil than win the lottery. (Full Story) |
9 In 10 See Rising Gas Prices Causing Family Hardship
Last Updated: 11:20 AM 06/30/08 -
Most of us are feeling the budget squeeze because of soaring gasoline prices. (Full Story) |
Appeals Court Upholds FCC on Cable Rules
Last Updated: 12:53 PM 06/27/08 -
A federal appeals court has upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to make rules intended to increase cable television competition. (Full Story) |
Delta Airlines Adds Surcharge
Last Updated: 12:39 PM 06/27/08 -
Delta Air Lines says it's going to start adding surcharges of $25 or $50 roundtrip on frequent flyers' free tickets to help offset soaring fuel costs.
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Unusual Jump in Illinois Unemployment Causes Worry
Last Updated: 2:28 PM 06/26/08 -
IIlinois' unemployment rate jumped from five-point-four percent in April to six-point-four percent in May. (Full Story) |
Consumers Cut Spending
Last Updated: 2:09 PM 06/24/08 -
Consumer confidence skids more than expected. (Full Story) |
Illinois State Budget Cuts
Last Updated: 12:59 PM 06/24/08 -
Blagojevich to make major budget cuts, pressure lawmakers (Full Story) |
Millionaires Club Gets Bigger, Members Richer
Last Updated: 11:44 AM 06/24/08 -
The number of millionaires around the globe is growing larger -- and the rich are getting decidedly richer. (Full Story) |
Amtrak Latest
Last Updated: 3:34 PM 06/24/08 -
Despite interruptions, Amtrak sets passenger records. (Full Story) |
Federal Flood Disaster Money
Last Updated: 10:40 AM 06/24/08 -
Blagojevich asks Bush for more flooding money. (Full Story) |
United Airlines Cutting 950 Pilot Jobs
Last Updated: 3:39 PM 06/23/08 -
United Airlines says it will eliminate about 950 pilot jobs beginning this summer in addition to an already announced plan to cut 1,600 salaried positions and reduce its fleet. (Full Story) |
Gas Prices Continue to Soar
Last Updated: 11:30 AM 06/23/08 -
AAA says regular averages $4.07 (Full Story) |
Corn Company Merger
Last Updated: 11:19 AM 06/23/08 -
US agriculture giants join in $4.4 billion deal. (Full Story) |
United Squeezing Passengers Wallets
Last Updated: 3:22 PM 06/20/08 -
Fare hike and minimum stays to combat higher fuel prices. (Full Story) |
Unemployment Claims
Last Updated: 9:12 AM 06/19/08 -
Jobless claims decline by 5,000 following surge. (Full Story) |
Boeing Air Tanker Fight
Last Updated: 5:03 PM 06/18/08 -
Boeing wins key round in Air Force tanker protest. (Full Story) |
House Defeats Unemployment Extension
Last Updated: 4:08 PM 06/11/08 -
The House has defeated a bill to extend unemployment benefits for Americans who can't find a job. (Full Story) |
Mega Millions Rollover
Last Updated: 11:31 AM 06/11/08 -
The jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions drawing has grown to $56 million. (Full Story) |
McDonald's Sales Booming
Last Updated: 11:12 AM 06/09/08 -
McDonald's May same-store sales rise 7.7 percent (Full Story) |
Belvidere Chrysler Assembly Plant Gets Great Review
Last Updated: 1:40 PM 06/05/08 -
Annual survey show local operations among the most efficient in the country. Also helps Chrysler lead the way fo the Detroit automakers. (Full Story) |
Economic Stimulus Checks
Last Updated: 10:05 AM 06/05/08 -
Retail chains see better results in May. (Full Story) |
Help for Janesville GM Workers Offered by UW-Whitewater
Last Updated: 3:33 PM 06/03/08 -
Chancellor Richard Telfer offers assistance at his institution for those to lose their jobs as a result of the GM plant closing. (Full Story) |
Budget Analysis
Last Updated: 9:09 PM 06/01/08 -
Lawmakers avoid tough decisions on new Illinois budget (Full Story) |
Oil & Gas Supplies Drop
Last Updated: 9:58 AM 05/29/08 -
Oil prices are rising in reaction to the government's report that the nation's supplies of crude oil and gasoline fell sharply last week.
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Price Of Gas Up Again
Last Updated: 8:18 AM 05/29/08 -
The Memorial Day weekend has come and gone but the price of gas continues to go up and up. (Full Story) |
Economy Wobbles
Last Updated: 10:27 AM 05/28/08 -
Durable goods dip but many sectors show strength.
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Mega Millions Rollover
Last Updated: 11:13 AM 05/21/08 -
No Mega Millions jackpot winner (Full Story) |
Gas Prices Up Again
Last Updated: 11:27 AM 05/16/08 -
Just like clockwork: another day, another hike in the price of gas. (Full Story) |
Stimulus Check Mistakes
Last Updated: 6:03 PM 05/15/08 -
The IRS is now saying 350,000 tax payers weren't compensated for their children.
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