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CRYSTAL LAKE + It was tough 20 years ago when Kina McAfee became a carpenter. And it still is difficult for her to work in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
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Washington Mutual 1Q Profit Up to $985M Washington Mutual Inc., the nation's largest savings and loan, on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit rose 9 percent as stronger fee income offset the impact of higher interest rates on its
Fiscal Deficit Halved Motgage lending institutions showed residential disbursements expanding by 80.5 percent to $143.5 million and a four-fold hike in commercial disbursements.read more...
Mortgage applications rise for third straight week (USA Today) Mortgage applications rose for the third straight week, driven by demand for both purchases and refinancings, an industry trade group said Wednesday.read more...
Officials, Businesses Push Tax Vote With some polls showing voters are confused and uncertain about a Jan. 29 property-tax referendum, Gov. Charlie Crist and major business groups have amped up their campaign to pass the
Building Committee seeks to reassure citizens about White School's... Responding to a public outcry over news that some equipment at the White Elementary School needs repair, city officials stressed this week that such issues occur regularly during construction projects.read
Worst may be over for housing The year-long slump in the housing market may be near a bottom, say home builders - though it could take a while before prices rebound.Commentread more...