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President Trump signs executive order to establish bitcoin reserve

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, a key marker in the cryptocurrency's journey towards possible mainstream acceptance. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, a key marker in the cryptocurrency's journey towards possible mainstream acceptance. President Trump signs executive order to establish bitcoin reserve President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, a key marker in the cryptocurrency's journey towards the mainstream. Read Story © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe

Existing state flag prevails in design competition

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The votes are in — the people of Illinois would like to keep the state flag as it is.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Voters overwhelmingly chose the existing Illinois state flag in a design competition that featured ten new entries. ...

Walgreens to be acquired by private equity firm for $10 billion

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Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance is being acquired by an entity affiliated with a private equity firm for $10 billion, the retail pharmacy giant announced Thursday afternoon. The company will continue to operate under the names Walgreens, and Boots in the U.K., and its headquarters will remain in the Chicago area, according to a news release. Breaking News Walgreens to be acquired by private equity firm for $10 billion Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance is being acquired by an entity affiliated with a private equity firm for $10 billion, the retail pharmacy giant announced Thursday afternoon. Read Story © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe