Business Stories from August 8, 2013 (Change date)
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Elgin Young Professionals Network Exceeds Fundraising Goals, Awards Three ScholarshipsAug 09, 2013 4:45 pm - On Thursday, July 25, the Elgin Young Professionals Network raised over $1,500 at their inaugural scholarship fundraiser entitled Fundraising in Fun-tasch-tic at Villa V...
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Blue Hippo owner tried to get business off ground for 3 yearsAug 09, 2013 6:50 pm - Justin Hodge said the light bulb went off when he saw a pedal boat scene in a Tyler Perry movie about four years ago. “The Fox River in Elgin was just lacking in activit...
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Rosemont firm granted protection after Quebec rail tragedyAug 09, 2013 7:05 am - MONTREAL — A Canadian judge on Thursday granted creditor protection to a Rosemont-based rail company whose runaway oil train caused an explosion that killed 47 people in...
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Call for bids on next generation of locomotivesAug 08, 2013 5:13 pm - States that are forging ahead with plans for high-speed passenger rail have put out a call for bids for the production of 35 next-generation locomotives. The request for...
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Bartlett gets new streetlights, banner arms, flower basketsAug 09, 2013 12:07 pm - After six years, a streetscape project on West Bartlett Road between Route 59 and Western Avenue in Bartlett is just about complete, according to village officials. The ...
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Surging mining stocks end a slump on Wall StreetAug 09, 2013 5:53 am - NEW YORK — Miners and other companies dealing in commodities helped pull the stock market out of a three-day slump on Thursday. News that China's trade rebounded last mo...
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Suburban experts discuss family business topics at NewsmakersAug 10, 2013 8:35 am - Family-owned businesses should establish a succession plan, optimize tax benefits and communicate preferences long before the day arrives for the owner's retirement or d...
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Retailers see slow start to back-to-school seasonAug 10, 2013 8:35 am - NEW YORK — Shoppers are holding off on back-to-school shopping, and those who delay long enough might be rewarded with some steep discounts from desperate retailers. Re...
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Menards expansion raises lighting, parking issues for Mount ProspectAug 09, 2013 7:05 am - Menards plans to expand its Mount Prospect location at 730 and 740 E. Rand Road into the space formerly occupied by Aldi. But first it has to resolve parking and lightin...
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Obama to sign student loan bill FridayAug 10, 2013 4:26 pm - WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will sign a bill Friday to lower the costs of borrowing for millions of students. The bipartisan bill has been a...
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