A North Shore suburb will bid farewell to Mariano’s as the grocery store will not renew its lease, set to expire in the fall of 2025. The closure comes after a failed merger between parent company Kroger and Albertson’s, impacting 35 Mariano’s and Jewel stores in Illinois, including the Northfield location. The Village of Northfield is actively seeking a new grocer for the site and is awaiting further updates on the store’s future.
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Natural disasters have caused more than $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
In the first half of 2025, global losses from natural disasters, including the Los Angeles wildfires and severe thunderstorms, reached over $131 billion, slightly lower than the previous year but above long-term averages. The wildfires alone accounted for $53 billion in losses, with experts attributing the increasing severity of such events to climate change and emphasizing the need for preventive measures in high-risk areas to mitigate future damages. Want More Context? 🔎
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