US stocks slip from records as investors sell safe bets
U S stocks ease from recent highs as investors trim telecom and utility shares. Energy led gains with oil up, while the dollar softened and inflation remained subdued. Returns showed mixed signals with the Dow, S P 500 and Nasdaq all down and energy and metals rising. A market tone of caution persisted as the Fed rate path remained uncertain.
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The company emphasizes strong principled values as its foundation for 150 years. It highlights integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness as core to delivering on promises and doing what is right. The message stresses motivation, exceptional personal service, and a reputation for reliability.
State Fair workers to be paid 1.5 million for last year's event
Illinois stopgap budget frees 13 million for this year to clear last year’s vendor debts. About 850 vendors awaited pay, including first aid, judging, fireworks, and tractor pull staff. Attendance last year fell to 411,500 amid pension and bill backlogs. New management aims to boost revenue with higher admission and parking fees as Rauner pushes agriculture.
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Illinois traffic deaths may top 1000 in 2016
Illinois safety officials say highway fatalities will surpass 1,000 for the first time since 2008 due to higher speeds more driving and more young drivers. Through Friday 629 deaths occurred this year in vehicle motorcycle pedestrian and bicycle crashes, up 50 from 2015. Urban pedestrian fatalities are rising in Chicago and elsewhere as distractions and speeding contribute to the toll.
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Illinois voters will face a constitutional amendment in November to shield transportation funds from being diverted to other uses. The measure targets tolls taxes and related revenue and is the sole lawmaker generated ballot question approved with broad bipartisan support.
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