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Flights at O’Hare International Airport could soon be powered in part by a low-emission fuel made from waste fats, oils and grease.
Sustainable aviation fuel is set to be made available to carriers flying to and from the busy airport after Chicago-based United Airlines became the first to purchase the fuel at O’Hare, the carrier announced today.
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Lion Electric lays off 300 workers as revenue falls due to delayed bus subsidies
The layoffs affect a significant number of workers at the company’s year-old bus plant in Joliet, according to Chris Tucker, who is trying to organize the plant for the International Association of Machinists. Read more here.
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As workers return to the office, residents are returning to Chicago and other cities, pushing up real estate prices
Although fewer homes changed hands in Illinois in the first six months of this year compared to last, many residents who found new homes they could afford moved. Read more here.
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For Juanita Brown, the mother who raised Devin Hester from fearless child to breathtaking star, Hall of Fame weekend is an answered prayer
When Hester is inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend in Canton, Ohio, Brown, 59, will be at her son’s side. Read more here.
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Never considered visiting Boise? Idaho’s capital city offers the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and urban convenience.
The college town is laid-back and charming, with a palpable current of fresh energy and optimism. Read more here.
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Donald Trump claims Venezuela is sending criminals to the US. Here’s what you need to know.
At times, Trump has said that crime in Venezuela has decreased by 67%, while at other times he has said it has decreased by 72%. Read more here.
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