Business Stories from August 15, 2022
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Grains mostly lower, Livestock mixed
Aug 15, 2022 3:27 PM - Wheat for Sep. was off 5.25 cents at $8.0075 a bushel; Sep. corn fell 13 cents at $6.2675 a bushel, Sep. oats was up 2 cents at $4.6025 a bushel; while Oct. soybeans declined 41 cents at $14.94 a bushel. Beef was mixed and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Aug. live cattle was off .47 cent at $1.3975 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle was up .30 cent at $1.7992 a pound; while Oct. lean hogs rose .55 cent at $1.0057 a pound.
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New leadership announced for Illinois Extension regions
Aug 15, 2022 3:26 PM - The University of Illinois Extension office has announced the permanent hire of three assistant directors for various geographic regions, including Cook County and the Northeastern part of the state. -
Unity Software, Turquoise Hill fall; Gilead, Moderna rise
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
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London's Heathrow Airport extends passenger cap to October
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Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily
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Foundation, partner award over $1 million to nonprofits
Aug 15, 2022 2:01 PM - The Lake County Community Foundation recently announced more than $500,000 in grants, combined with another $500,000 in grants from an LCCF donor-advised fund holder, was awarded to 33 local nonprofits serving the needs of their Lake County neighbors. -
Nursing is an 'art form' for Round Lake caregiver selected as emerging leader
Aug 15, 2022 1:22 PM - From a young age, Rocio Sanchez was inspired by the care nurses provided her mother when she was pregnant with one of her siblings, and later when a mass was found in one of her mother's kidneys. "The impact that a nurse has on people when they are in their most vulnerable state, it was what really catapulted me to want to pursue this profession," said Sanchez, of Round Lake, who was recognized with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses 40 Under 40 Award in July.
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Seigle's Cabinet Center acquired by national chainAug 15, 2022 9:01 AM - Cincinnati-based Sims-Lohman, the nation's largest provider of kitchen cabinets, granite and quartz countertops to building professionals, has acquired Elgin-based Seigle's Cabinet Center, which serves the suburban Chicago market.
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Dutch court expects November verdicts in MH17 downing trial
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