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While the concerts and races kick off on July 6, there are still a few avenues for how to buy NASCAR Chicago Street Race tickets. We've got you covered if you're looking for how to get tickets to NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend 2024. The 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race offers three main general admission ticket options: Saturday-only tickets (NASCAR Xfinity Series race), Sunday-only tickets (Grant Park 165), and two-day passes. Date City Vivid Seats prices StubHub prices Time July 6, 2024 Chicago, Illinois $152 $142 8:45 a.m. July 7, 2024 Chicago, Illinois $138 $91 9:00 a.m. July 6 & 7, 2024 Chicago, Illinois $94 $416 8:45 a.m./9:00 a.m.How to buy tickets for NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024You can buy original NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024 tickets directly through the event's website. This year's NASCAR Chicago Street Race event has an incredible lineup of musical performances on July 6 and 7.

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☆ During summer my family moves from New York City to Illinois. Summer camp is more affordable there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've always wanted my kids to experience the joy of summer camp — hiking, singing, and weaving colorful friendship bracelets. Thankfully, I'm an educator who doesn't work full-time during the summer, so we usually pursue an economical option, the DIY "Mama Camp." The author — who has summers off — would do "mama camp" with her children in New York City. Courtesy of the authorMy kids never complained about Mama Camp — but I still wanted them to see what camp was like with other kids. This year, "Mama Camp" will allow some time for Mama to play too.

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☆ The strange economics of pig meat: Ham prices are down, but bacon’s up
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Shoppers in the meat aisle may have noticed something weird last month: Bacon prices are sizzling, but ham’s not so hot. But ham prices were lower, falling 5.4% overall and dropping 6.3% when you exclude canned varieties. It’s all relativeGlynn Tonsor, a professor in the department of agriculture economics at Kansas State University suggests that if you zoom out, pork prices are indeed going up across the board. But prices for ham actually went up higher than the prices of bacon and pork chops. Scott Olson/Getty Images/FilePeople love baconAnother reason for high bacon prices: Strong demand, even when it’s expensive.

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☆ A retired couple gets $23 monthly from SNAP and uses credit cards to buy groceries. They worry about going hungry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Allie Kelly | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Dacus and her husband have to stick to a tight budget: their household only receives $23 a month from SNAP. But some struggling families, like Dacus', don't receive enough help, or their income is considered too high to receive any help at all. But $23 a month in food benefits isn't even close to affording what they need to eat. SNAP benefits don't always align with household needsAmerica's SNAP program provides low-income households with money to grocery shop, and the qualifying criteria is based on the federal poverty line. Yet, many households like Dacus' don't receive the maximum because their income isn't low enough.

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Many forms of help are tied to the federal poverty line, which is calculated using a formula that has largely not been updated since the 1960s. The poverty line is calculated in an outdated wayThe current federal poverty line for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC, is $15,060 a year for one person, $20,440 for a family of two, and $31,200 for a family of four. Courtesy of Melissa HeddenMuch of the resistance to changing the federal poverty line could stem from the government's desire not to inflate the number of people in poverty overnight. AdvertisementRep. Kevin Mullin, a Democrat from California, has introduced legislation — called the Poverty Line Act— that would modernize the federal poverty line, taking into account actual costs of goods and how prices differ across regions. Do you make above the poverty line but not enough to meet your daily needs?

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☆ Inside America's Fastest-Growing City, a Little-Known Gem in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Just about 41 miles north of Dallas lies Celina, a small North Texas town that is America's fastest-growing city. Downtown Celina, Texas. Their metamorphosis into sprawling suburban metropolises has been greatly influenced by the ongoing expansion of the North Texas Tollway, which has increased accessibility to the previously remote cities. AdvertisementNew businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

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☆ The Fastest-Growing City in the US Is a Tiny Spot No One's Ever Heard of
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

About 40 miles north of downtown Dallas lies America's fastest-growing city: Celina, Texas. Highland Homes, which specializes in luxury homes within master-planned communities, has built several neighborhoods in Celina since 2020. Downtown Celina, Texas. New businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

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☆ Donald Trump turns 78, a birthday he wishes ‘doesn’t exist’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Steve Contorno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Trump is now 78 years old. “Just remember what I’m telling you: 78 is not old,” Trump asserted to a New York Post gossip columnist almost two years ago. “This is a degraded version of an already horrible person,” Emhoff said in reference to Trump’s Vegas speech. The Biden campaign called Trump “feeble” on social media when the former president ended a post-meeting news conference after five minutes without taking questions. But the observations about Trump’s age and mental state are not just coming from inside the Biden campaign.

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☆ Senate GOP blocks bill to guarantee access to IVF nationwide
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Clare Foran | Ted | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Senate Republicans voted Thursday to block a bill put forward by Democrats that would guarantee access to in vitro fertilization nationwide. They want to get rid of IVF, they’re afraid to say it.”Biden attacked Senate Republicans after the vote. “And just last week, Senate Republicans blocked nationwide protections for birth control. Last week, Senate Republicans voted to block a Democrat-led bill that would guarantee access to contraception. Cruz and Britt attempted to pass their IVF legislation on the Senate floor Wednesday through a unanimous consent request, but Democrats blocked the effort.

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Where patients traveled for abortions Number of patients 10,000 1,000 100 2023 171,300 patients traveled Alaska Wash. N.D. Hawaii Minn. Ore. N.Y . Number of patients 10,000 1,000 100 2023 171,300 patients traveled 2019 73,100 patients traveled Alaska Alaska Wash. Wash. Maine Mont. An exodus from Texas 10,000 1,000 100 Number of patients 2023 35,500 Texas patients traveled Wash. N.Y. Mass. Texas 10,000 1,000 100 Number of patients 2023 35,500 Texas patients traveled Wash. N.Y. Mass. Change in abortions by state State Abortions 2023 Change from 2019 Nonresident share Wyo.

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☆ This Top Democrat Isn’t Afraid to Call Trump a Felon and a Grifter
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Reid J. Epstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When former President Donald J. Trump was convicted in his New York criminal trial, it took Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois about 19 minutes to fire off a statement calling him a felon, a racist, a homophobe and a grifter. Only one other Democratic governor issued a statement that night about Mr. Trump’s conviction, and the Biden campaign’s response — which came one minute after Mr. Pritzker’s — focused on what Mr. Trump would do as president rather than on the verdict. Since then, as the Democratic Party and the Biden campaign have wrestled with how to wield the conviction to their advantage, Mr. Pritzker has emerged as the chief amplifier of Mr. Trump’s felon status. Unlike other top surrogates who have followed Mr. Biden’s lead and kept the focus on Mr. Trump’s policies rather than his conviction, Mr. Pritzker has blazed his own trail of Trump insults — to great cheers from fellow Democrats who are hungry to attack.

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☆ Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed trips paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, Senate committee chair says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has omitted at least three private jet trips gifted by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow from his annual financial disclosures, a top Senate Democrat alleged Thursday. Those trips included private flights in 2017, 2019 and 2021 that Thomas failed to disclose, according to Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin of Illinois. The Senate probe of the Supreme Court "makes it crystal clear that the highest court needs an enforceable code of conduct, because its members continue to choose not to meet the moment," Durbin said in a statement. Spokespeople for Thomas and the Supreme Court did not immediately respond to CNBC's requests for comment. Thomas said in his latest disclosure that those two trips were "inadvertently omitted" at the time.

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☆ Why 4 new bird flu developments have experts worried about the virus
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewBird flu is flying wild, and it has many infectious disease experts more worried now than ever. The H5N1 avian influenza virus has killed tens of millions of birds across the planet and more than 40,000 sea lions and seals. Most people seem to have very little chance, if any, of catching H5N1 avian influenza right now. Jim Vondruska/ReutersBut infectious disease experts are increasingly concerned that the H5N1 virus could make a sustained jump into humans and start spreading among us. This virus is a leading candidate for the next pandemic, and four developments in the past month have experts worried.

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☆ More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers file legal claims asking for compensation for overtime and unpaid wages
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the e-commerce giant on Tuesday, alleging Amazon classified them as independent contractors instead of employees with minimum wage and overtime rights. Amazon Flex, launched in 2015, allows independent contractors to sign up to deliver Amazon packages. Flex drivers provide Amazon Fresh grocery deliveries or same-day deliveries from the company’s warehouse hubs. Since the drivers are classified as independent contractors, these claims ask for compensation for unpaid wages and overtime, and reimbursement for expenses such as mileage and cell phone usage. Tindall told CNN that the workers filed independent arbitration claims instead of a class action lawsuit because drivers have to sign an agreement that forbids class action.

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☆ These consumer stocks have strong momentum on their side, Wolfe Research says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The dominant e-commerce platform has a momentum score, measuring 12-month and one-month relative strength, of 53%, and its earnings estimates have risen 17% since the end of March. Footwear maker Deckers also made the cut, with a 73% momentum score and a 6% swing in upward earnings revisions. Sports betting stock DraftKings also appeared on the Wolfe screen, with a 73% momentum score and a 270% increase in earnings estimates since the end of March. The majority of analysts polled by LSEG have a buy rating with a price target suggesting shares can surge more than 38%. But he called those worries "overdone" while pointing to earnings upside as a catalyst for shares to continue rallying.

Persons: Chris Senyek, Russell, Joseph Civello, Wolfe, Morgan Stanley's Stephen Grambling Organizations: Wolfe Research, Wolfe, LSEG, Amazon, Truist Securities, Sports, Grambling Locations: California, Illinois

☆ I visited Wayfair's first physical store and got major Ikea vibes — with a few surprises thrown in
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After more than two decades as an online-only retailer, Wayfair is getting into brick-and-mortar. In May, the housewares company opened its first-ever store outside Chicago. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFor all of its 22 years in business, housewares retailer Wayfair has been online only. That all changed in May when the company opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar store in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Illinois.

Persons: —, Wayfair Organizations: Ikea, Service Locations: Chicago, Wilmette , Illinois

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: DraftKings, Carvana, Southwest Airlines, Planet Fitness and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

DraftKings — The sports betting stock added 1.8% after Morgan Stanley reiterated its overweight rating and said shares were again worthy of a top-pick designation. Morgan Stanley said the stock can rally despite concerns around Illinois' legalization of a sports betting tax. Nvidia — Shares were marginally lower ahead of the chipmaker stock's first day of trading after its 10-for-1 stock split . Planet Fitness — Stock in the fitness center chain advanced about 4% on the heels of an upgrade from Jefferies earlier on Monday. Analyst Randal Konik said "the stars have aligned" for Planet Fitness stock, adding that he expects strong franchise unit growth in 2025.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Southwest Airlines, GameStop, Advanced Micro Devices and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Southwest Airlines — The stock rose 9% after activist hedge fund Elliott Management amassed a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines. GameStop — The meme stock slipped nearly 15% in volatile trading after a roller-coaster week. Advanced Micro Devices — The chipmaker fell 3% after Morgan Stanley downgraded shares to equal weight from overweight, saying investors' expectations look elevated. ReNew Energy Global — Shares popped more than 7% after Morgan Stanley upped its price target, saying the narrative for the U.K.-based company remains strong. DraftKings — The sports entertainment stock gained 2% after Morgan Stanley renamed the company as a top pick.

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☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Walmart, Microsoft, Disney, Arm, GM, DraftKings & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Morgan Stanley resumes Broadcom as overweight Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Broadcom , saying it's "compelling." UBS reiterates Apple as neutral UBS said its survey checks show that interest in AI remains "muted" for Apple. Morgan Stanley names DraftKings a top pick Despite gaming tax issues in Illinois, Morgan Stanley moved the gaming stock back to top-pick status. Morgan Stanley downgrades Advanced Micro Devices to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said investors' expectations are "too high." UBS reiterates Micron as buy UBS raised its price target on Micron to $155 per share from $125.

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Analyst Stephen Grambling reiterated his overweight rating on shares, which he thinks should move higher based on potential earnings upside. Analyst Christopher Horvers upgraded the big-box retailer to overweight and hiked his price target by $15 to $81, which suggests 25.4% potential upside. Analyst Tom O'Malley's price target is now $145 per share, which implies 19.9% potential upside from Friday's close. Ramsey also attributed his new price target to the firm's latest data center modeling which estimates a software-based revenue breakout for Nvidia. He raised his price target to $150, which implies 40.8% upside from Friday's close.

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☆ I visited Wayfair's first-ever physical store in Chicago. Take a look.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Persons: —, Wayfair Organizations: Ikea, Service Locations: Chicago, Wilmette , Illinois

☆ I'm a single mom who rents my backyard to dog owners. I earned $3,000 in 11 months to help me pay bills.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm a single mom living in Antioch, Illinois — between Milwaukee and Chicago — with two teenagers and a hound. It's a good option for dog owners with reactive pets or those who are uncomfortable with traditional dog parks. I'm making a good amount of moneyPiehl's Illnois backyard where she rents out on Sniffspot. AdvertisementA guest's dog playing in Piehl's backyard. He was working with a dog trainer because his dog would bark and lunge at people while walking.

Persons: —, Emily Piehl, I've, — it's, it's, Sinffspot, They've Organizations: Service, Chicago, Business, UberEats Locations: Antioch , Illinois, Sniffspot, Milwaukee, —, Pennsylvania

☆ Democratic convention: Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations as protests loom
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( John Miller | Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Secret Service and Chicago police officials are ramping up preparations for the Democratic National Convention in August, with officers receiving training ranging from First Amendment rights to handling violent protests and mass arrests. Democrats are poised to nominate President Joe Biden for reelection at their Chicago convention. The Chicago Police Department’s Crime Prevention and Information Center will serve as its command center to monitor all convention-related events citywide, including protests. We are planning for real-world possibilities,” said Jeff Burnside, the Secret Service coordinator for the Democratic convention. Meanwhile, Chicago police officers have been holding drills on a wide range of potential scenarios — including violent protests, extracting individuals from hostile crowds, medical emergencies and more.

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☆ A boomer who struggled to afford retirement in the US moved to Costa Rica and said money is much less of a concern
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She looked to Costa Rica as an option, having visited a few times prior, and she knew the cost of living was cheaper and life was calmer. Between her Social Security and pension, she earned $30,000 a year, not nearly enough to enter an assisted living or retirement community. Moving to Costa RicaShe remembered a trip to Costa Rica in 1995 and visited in 2022 and 2023 to see if escaping retirement in the US by living there was viable. She moved to a condo in the Guanacaste region in northwest Costa Rica earlier this year. While the cost of living is much lower in Costa Rica, the exchange rate between the US dollar and Costa Rican colón has worsened, meaning prices in Costa Rica have recently shot up.

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☆ Baby naming is big business, with consultants charging up to $10,000 to find the perfect name
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Now, there are baby naming consultants who rifle through popularity lists, analyze trends, and recommend the right fit for families. There are companies that specialize in baby names, too. AdvertisementCoffield said she knew she could make a living from baby names when she started talking about it on TikTok. She had previously focused on educating women about how to be empowered while giving birth and casually spoke about baby names a few times. The biggest way to build success in the baby naming business is to make sure people find you credible, Coffield said.

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