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Woman on Trump: ‘Somebody had to stand up to him’ May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence. But during testimony Monday, when she was asked why she nonetheless took Trump to court, Jacqueline Goldberg replied firmly, "Somebody had to stand up to him."
Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times. The deal announced Monday is Mayer's boldest move since she left Google 10 months ago to lead Yahoo's latest comeback attempt.
Wolters Kluwer acquires Prosoft in Brazil May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Riverwoods-based Wolters Kluwer said it has acquired Prosoft Tecnologia S.A., a provider of tax and accounting software based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Terms of the acquisition were nor announced. The acquisition aligns with Wolters Kluwer's strategy to expand its leading, high growth positions, the company said in a release. Established in 1985, Prosoft is one of the largest tax and accounting software solutions providers in Brazil, with 250 employees.
Experian Automotive tabs Gray as president May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg-based information services company Experian appointed John Gray president of its automotive business unit.Gray will assume responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business. "John is well-known in the industry and has a proven track record at Experian, having successfully led our sales organization for many years," said Scott Waldron, president of Experian's vertical markets.
Seamless and GrubHub to combine, no terms revealed May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago-based GrubHub Inc. and Seamless North America LLC, of New York, two of the top food-delivery websites in the U.S., have agreed to combine their companies to take on rivals in the growing market for online meal orders. GrubHub Chief Executive Officer Matt Maloney will become CEO of the merged group, and Seamless CEO Jonathan Zabusky will serve as president,
Experts: Smartphones another avenue for hackersMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Smartphones are increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with thieves who see the devices as another way to tap into bank accounts and other sensitive information, experts say.
Boeing sees first vip 737 max sale as large jet orders near May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago-based Boeing Co., the No. 1 planemaker, said it's close to sealing the first order for a 737-8 Max airliner in a business jet layout, and that government buyers are showing interest in the new 787 Dreamliner and 747-8 models.
Enbridge Energy planning pipeline from Illinois into Oklahoma May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Enbridge Energy Co. is preparing to construct a 600-mile pipeline that will carry crude oil from Illinois to Cushing, and the project promises to bring several hundred jobs. The company says most of the line will parallel an existing Enbridge pipeline right of way.
Major CTA rebuilding will affect Chicago commute May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Getting to work on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line is going to be a lot different for the next five months. Monday is the first weekday of the $425 million project to rebuild the Red Line on the city's South Side and that means no trains are running along the 10.2-mile stretch between Cermak-Chinatown and 95th street. To help riders get where they need to go, the CTA will offer free shuttle bus service, expanded bus service and discounted rides on buses in some areas.
United restarts 787 flights after grounding May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago-based United Airlines put its 787 back in the air on Monday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to put the plane's four-month grounding behind them. The flight from Houston to Chicago was just the kind of 787 flight that airlines are hoping for: uneventful.
What do we eat? New food map will tell us May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace.Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are trying to change that by creating a gargantuan map of what foods Americans are buying and eating.
Economists predict increase in consumer spending May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, while government spending declines at a faster rate, according to a survey of business economists. The economists predict that the U.S. economy will grow 2.4 percent this year and 3 percent next year. That's unchanged from their forecast in February. But they are more bullish on consumer spending and housing than they were three months ago, in part because of a more positive view about unemployment.
ScholarBuys grows in Carpentersville May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
ScholarBuys in Carpentersville markets software licensing and similar technology to K12 and higher education institutions nationwide. We talk to the owners about how the business is growing.
Your social media initiatives should follow customers’ leadMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Still uncertain about social media and your business? Your next step may be to ask your customers which social media platforms they use. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall looks at the issue of social media.
Motorola’s longest employee part of legendary products May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features 91-year-old Chester Matusek, a 57-year employee at Motorola Inc. and now Motorola Solutions. He's survived massive layoffs, technology evolutions, and multiple CEOs. Over the years, he has worked on metals and molds to help shape some of the company's legendary devices, from the first cell phone to other products. He's now repairing devices, such as World War II walkie talkies for the company's museum. And he plans to continue working.
Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school? May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college. But now we've got David Karp, who doesn't even have a high school diploma. Karp, 26, founded Tumblr, the online blogging forum, and sold it to Yahoo for $1.1 billion. When is it OK for a wunderkind to drop out of school?
Oilschlager appointment: May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn has reappointed College of Lake County Trustee Barbara D. Oilschlager, of Grayslake, to serve on the Illinois Workforce Investment Board.
Proceeds from Naperville man's toy sales help battle muscular dystrophy May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
As Naperville resident Marty Karlin watched his son, Ryan, 10, grow weaker from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he wanted to raise awareness and funds for research to combat the disease. He and his family came up with ShtankOut, a plush toy that doubles as an odor eliminator in kids gym bags, lockers, closets and other smelly places. A portion of the $4.99 to $5.99 price for every one goes toward research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
CLC would be part of test program meant to create jobs May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
College of Lake County and three other 2-year schools would be part of a test job-training program under a measure recently passed by the Illinois Senate. It would allow the colleges to custom design workforce training programs to benefit new or expanding companies, and those businesses would have to create new jobs. It's modeled after programs in three other states.
Booths available at Northwest Fourth Fest business expo May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Businesses interested in highlighting their products and services at this year's Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates can now purchase a booth. Booths are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, inside the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway.