Business Stories from March 17, 2015 (Change date)
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Fact sheet: 2015 Nissan MuranoMar 18, 2015 11:04 am - 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD BASE PRICE: $29,560 for S FWD; $31,160 for S AWD; $32,620 for SV FWD; $34,220 for SV AWD; $36,950 for SL FWD; $38,550 for SL AWD; $39,000...
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Chemical regulation overhaul bill faces opposition in SenateMar 18, 2015 12:34 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan bill that would update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years is drawing opposition from some Democrats and...
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General Motors beats a retreat out of RussiaMar 18, 2015 8:34 am - MOSCOW (AP) - General Motors is to slash production in economically troubled Russia and pull the Opel brand completely in the face of shrinking sales. Mass-market GM bra...
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Report: Olympics would boost Massachusetts economyMar 18, 2015 2:34 pm - BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts could reap billions of dollars in economic activity if Boston is chosen to host the 2024 Olympics, the authors of a new report suggest, while...
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AbbVie seeks $30 million expansion of plant in Puerto RicoMar 19, 2015 3:56 pm - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - U.S. biopharmaceutical company AbbVie is planning a $30 million expansion at one of its three plants in Puerto Rico. Government officials sa...
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St. Charles moves to renew 22 late-night licences for barsMar 18, 2015 2:35 pm - St. Charles liquor commissioners considered reducing operating hours for the most problematic downtown taverns Monday night but ultimately agreed to renew all 22 late-ni...
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Wheaton library board chooses coffee cafe vendorMar 18, 2015 9:09 am - After hearing presentations from two vendors, the Wheaton Public Library board agreed Monday to sign a contract that will allow a new business called Cafe on the Park to...
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Des Plaines will try to strike deal for farmers marketMar 18, 2015 9:09 am - Plans for a farmers market to return to downtown Des Plaines this summer are moving forward. The city council unanimously agreed Monday to direct City Manager Mike Barth...
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District to seek bids for Round Lake High expansionMar 17, 2015 10:42 am - Round Lake Area Unit District 116 soon will be seeking contractors with the best prices for a high school expansion and renovation. The school board Monday night voted ...
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Macerich rebuffs $16B hostile bid from Woodfield owner Simon PropertyMar 18, 2015 9:08 am - SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Mall operator Macerich has rejected a $16 billion hostile bid from competitor Simon Property Group and adopted a "poison pill" defense to def...