Business Stories from November 27, 2013 (Change date)
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Stocks climb after HP advances on earningsNov 28, 2013 5:35 am - Technology companies lifted the stock market Wednesday, keeping major indexes at record levels. Hewlett-Packard surged, leading the gains for tech companies, after it po...
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Schaumburg launches holiday shopping safety campaignNov 27, 2013 4:03 pm - The Schaumburg Police Department is launching a holiday shopping safety campaign to coincide with this weekend’s retail bonanza. Working closely with Schaumburg’s retai...
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Union alleges unfair labor practices at Des Plaines casinoNov 29, 2013 1:11 pm - A service employees union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, claiming casino management is trying to block workers from uni...
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Holiday shuttle for veteransNov 27, 2013 3:41 pm - Gurnee Mills will offer a complimentary shuttle for Black Friday weekend shoppers traveling to and from the Great Lakes Naval Base, the mall said in a news release. The ...
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Federal judge clears airline merger for takeoffNov 28, 2013 5:35 am - A federal bankruptcy judge has cleared the way for American Airlines and US Airways to complete their merger and create the world's largest airline. The judge ruled Wedn...
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Deal on cutting pension benefits now needs votesNov 27, 2013 4:57 pm - A bipartisan agreement among top state lawmakers to cut teachers’ and state workers’ pension benefits now has to be sold in a hurry to rank-and-file members ahead of a p...
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Cubs seek alcohol sales at Wrigley plazaNov 28, 2013 3:07 pm - The Chicago Cubs hope to let patrons buy and drink alcohol outside of historic Wrigley Field, saying they want to create a town-square atmosphere in a plaza adjacent to ...
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Rose’s injury could be blow to Adidas, tooNov 27, 2013 7:03 pm - As he hobbled off the court again, Derrick Rose found himself in a familiar and painful spot. The folks at Adidas might be wincing, too. The sports apparel giant might ...
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Title company owners, lawyers among 9 charged in mortgage fraud casesNov 28, 2013 5:35 am - The owners of a Downers Grove title company and two attorneys, one disbarred, are among nine people accused of fraudulently obtaining four home mortgage loans totaling m...
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Suburban retailers set for Small Business SaturdayNov 28, 2013 3:26 pm - Eco Diva Clothing, a small boutique in downtown Arlington Heights, opened in September to focus on environmentally friendly products, natural fibers and sustainable ...