Business Stories from January 2, 2014 (Change date)
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Harper College to launch Business Plan Boot Camp on Jan. 15Jan 03, 2014 9:31 am - The advisors at Harper College's Small Business Development Center can't begin to count the number of budding entrepreneurs who've come to them with a novel idea for a b...
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No ruling yet on Mundelein jewelry store refunds based on snow totalJan 02, 2014 7:14 pm - Mundelein jewelry store owner Rich Bennett said Thursday he was still awaiting the answer to what could be a $151,000 question. Did at least 3 inches of snow fall from m...
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Snapchat suffers security breachJan 02, 2014 3:54 pm - NEW YORK — Snapchat, the disappearing-message service popular with young people, has been quiet following a security breach that allowed hackers to collect the usernames...
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Fitness chain opening first Illinois gym in Carol StreamJan 03, 2014 7:56 am - Virtual exercise classes, on demand. A cardio movie theater. Area workout warriors primed to pump iron and burn a few calories are about to get a new place to realize t...
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After year of stock records, a weak start to 2014Jan 03, 2014 7:56 am - NEW YORK — Investors may already feel a little nostalgic for 2013. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index began the New Year with its worst performance in three weeks as energy...
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Sierra Club seeks review of pollution waiverJan 02, 2014 3:32 pm - SPRINGFIELD — An environmental group filed an appeal Thursday of an Illinois board’s decision granting Dynegy Inc. more time to install pollution controls at five coal-f...
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How will economy fare in 2014?:Jan 02, 2014 3:18 pm - The 7th annual Economic Forecast Lake County is set for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the University Center, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake. The Econ...
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Ultra Foods to open Tuesday in Prospect Hts.Jan 03, 2014 4:50 pm - After a wait of about nine years, Prospect Heights is getting a grocery store to replace the former Dominick's at 1241 N. Rand Road. Ultra Foods will open in that spot a...
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Beanie Baby billionaire seeks to avoid jail for tax evasionJan 03, 2014 5:25 pm - H. Ty Warner, the billionaire creator of Beanie Baby plush toys, asked a judge to give him probation, not prison, for evading taxes on secret Swiss accounts that held as...
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Some suburban business hit by storm, while others take advantage of itJan 03, 2014 7:56 am - Some suburban businesses took an extended hit during the last three days of snow, while others have seen their workloads and revenues soar, owners and managers said Thur...
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