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Vernon Hills man starts online video cover letter service for job seekers
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/20/2009
As the unemployment rate continues to rise, more jobseekers need an extra boost to get noticed. That's why Vernon Hills resident Steven Brooks recently launched Guugos.com, a service that creates a video cover letter for job-seekers and then posts the link to the site. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/20/2009
As the unemployment rate continues to rise, more jobseekers need an extra boost to get noticed. That's why Vernon Hills resident Steven Brooks recently launched Guugos.com, a service that creates a video cover letter for job-seekers and then posts the link to the site. FULL STORY
West Chicago asking for help with holiday tree
By Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/20/2009
West Chicago is coming up a little short on decorations for its 25-foot holiday tree. So, taking a cue from Chicago radio personality John Williams and his "People's Tree," the city is asking its residents to donate unbreakable ornaments FULL STORY
By Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/20/2009
West Chicago is coming up a little short on decorations for its 25-foot holiday tree. So, taking a cue from Chicago radio personality John Williams and his "People's Tree," the city is asking its residents to donate unbreakable ornaments FULL STORY
Home Builders Association files Chapter 11
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/20/2009
Rolling Meadows-based Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago today filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago. The association has about $2 million in debt and a dwindling membership base, caused by the recession and eroding housing market. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/20/2009
Rolling Meadows-based Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago today filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago. The association has about $2 million in debt and a dwindling membership base, caused by the recession and eroding housing market. FULL STORY
Argonne gets $8.8 million for battery research
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
Argonne National Laboratory Wednesday was awarded $8.8 million to build or remodel three battery research-and-development facilities on its DuPage County campus. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
Argonne National Laboratory Wednesday was awarded $8.8 million to build or remodel three battery research-and-development facilities on its DuPage County campus. FULL STORY
Unemployment rate in Illinois climbs to 11 percent
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
Alvin "Chip" Washington of Aurora was let go in October 2007, but he thought buying some single family homes, rehabbing and renting them would help bring in enough income. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/19/2009
Alvin "Chip" Washington of Aurora was let go in October 2007, but he thought buying some single family homes, rehabbing and renting them would help bring in enough income. FULL STORY
Inverness widow wins $1.1 million in lawsuit against brokerage firm
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/18/2009
A 90-year-old self-made millionaire won about $1.1 million from a Chicago brokerage firm and two brokers accused of churning her longtime stock account. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/18/2009
A 90-year-old self-made millionaire won about $1.1 million from a Chicago brokerage firm and two brokers accused of churning her longtime stock account. FULL STORY
Car crashes into Roselle store
By Elisabeth Mistretta and Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/17/2009
A car crashed into a Roselle grocery store Tuesday morning, police said. The driver of the car was pulling into a handicapped parking space and hit the gas instead of the brake, said Roselle police Sgt. John Lawson. FULL STORY
By Elisabeth Mistretta and Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/17/2009
A car crashed into a Roselle grocery store Tuesday morning, police said. The driver of the car was pulling into a handicapped parking space and hit the gas instead of the brake, said Roselle police Sgt. John Lawson. FULL STORY
American Airlines flight attendants plan 'simulated' strike
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/16/2009
American Airline flight attendants based at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and elsewhere are planning to stage so-called simulated strikes on Wednesday to nudge management into getting serious during negotiations, union offices said today. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/16/2009
American Airline flight attendants based at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and elsewhere are planning to stage so-called simulated strikes on Wednesday to nudge management into getting serious during negotiations, union offices said today. FULL STORY
Clearbrook to merge with CARC to expand services
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/16/2009
Arlington Heights-based Clearbrook and Chicago-based CARC said Monday they plan to merge their organizations to better serve developmentally disabled adults and children in Chicago and the suburbs and better withstand potential drops in funding. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/16/2009
Arlington Heights-based Clearbrook and Chicago-based CARC said Monday they plan to merge their organizations to better serve developmentally disabled adults and children in Chicago and the suburbs and better withstand potential drops in funding. FULL STORY
Lisle company helps others go global with services
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/13/2009
Taking a company global involves several strategies, including a Web site that caters specifically to the language and culture of a targeted audience. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/13/2009
Taking a company global involves several strategies, including a Web site that caters specifically to the language and culture of a targeted audience. FULL STORY
About 700 local layoffs expected as companies close, streamline
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/13/2009
Five companies in the suburbs plan a total of nearly 700 layoffs, about half of what's expected in coming months statewide, according to information posted by the state of Illinois. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/13/2009
Five companies in the suburbs plan a total of nearly 700 layoffs, about half of what's expected in coming months statewide, according to information posted by the state of Illinois. FULL STORY
Illinois foreclosures spike in October
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/12/2009
Illinois had a sudden surge in foreclosures in October, up 57 percent from a year ago, that pushed the state to the notoriously higher No. 6 spot nationwide, according to a report expected to be released today. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/12/2009
Illinois had a sudden surge in foreclosures in October, up 57 percent from a year ago, that pushed the state to the notoriously higher No. 6 spot nationwide, according to a report expected to be released today. FULL STORY
While suburban sales tick up, home prices drop
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/9/2009
The suburban counties around Chicago saw a slight uptick in home sales during the third quarter - but at a price. Homes prices plunged as much as 17%. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/9/2009
The suburban counties around Chicago saw a slight uptick in home sales during the third quarter - but at a price. Homes prices plunged as much as 17%. FULL STORY
Suburban unemployment numbers continue to rise
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/7/2009
Unemployment in the suburbs has been escalating along with state and national figures. So it wasn't surprising to a Naperville career counselor that more people were coming through her door. The surprise was the type: the higher-level professional workers. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/7/2009
Unemployment in the suburbs has been escalating along with state and national figures. So it wasn't surprising to a Naperville career counselor that more people were coming through her door. The surprise was the type: the higher-level professional workers. FULL STORY
Itasca firm's robotic baby seal no toy -- it's a cute form of therapy
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/6/2009
The baby harp seal can purr, squirm, bat its eye lashes and turn its head when it's called. At night, you can give it a pacifier when it goes to "sleep" to recharge. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 11/6/2009
The baby harp seal can purr, squirm, bat its eye lashes and turn its head when it's called. At night, you can give it a pacifier when it goes to "sleep" to recharge. FULL STORY
Still waiting for that IRS refund? IRS may be looking for you
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/6/2009
The IRS has about $3.6 million in undelivered refunds, because they can't find all of you to deliver them. Perhaps you've moved, divorced or changed your name, or you may be a student moving back and forth from school. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/6/2009
The IRS has about $3.6 million in undelivered refunds, because they can't find all of you to deliver them. Perhaps you've moved, divorced or changed your name, or you may be a student moving back and forth from school. FULL STORY
Retiring chief of national press group looks at industry
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/3/2009
Ray Carlsen, who has owned newspapers and later guided others in the profession, retired Friday as executive director of the Inland Press Association, an association of more than 1,100 daily and weekly newspapers from across the United States. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 11/3/2009
Ray Carlsen, who has owned newspapers and later guided others in the profession, retired Friday as executive director of the Inland Press Association, an association of more than 1,100 daily and weekly newspapers from across the United States. FULL STORY
Bartlett mother of 6 charged with prostitution
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/31/2009
An unemployed mother of six children Saturday was charged with prostitution and possession of cocaine related to an alleged sex-for-hire Web site business she operated from her Bartlett home. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/31/2009
An unemployed mother of six children Saturday was charged with prostitution and possession of cocaine related to an alleged sex-for-hire Web site business she operated from her Bartlett home. FULL STORY
Champaign man charged with theft in Schaumburg
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/31/2009
A Champaign man Saturday was charged with retail theft for trying to return some men's ties he allegedly had just taken from a store rack and placed in a bag. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/31/2009
A Champaign man Saturday was charged with retail theft for trying to return some men's ties he allegedly had just taken from a store rack and placed in a bag. FULL STORY
Lombard-based site sells, buys used phones
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 10/30/2009
Lost your cell phone and want one quick and for less money? Or just looking for a no-strings deal? FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 10/30/2009
Lost your cell phone and want one quick and for less money? Or just looking for a no-strings deal? FULL STORY
W. Chicago panel won't gamble on video gaming
By Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/29/2009
A West Chicago city council committee voted swiftly and unanimously Wednesday night to recommend a ban on video gambling. FULL STORY
By Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/29/2009
A West Chicago city council committee voted swiftly and unanimously Wednesday night to recommend a ban on video gambling. FULL STORY
Motorola posts 3 quarter profit, names CFO
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/29/2009
Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. managed a small third-quarter profit and sees its future growing while its local work force stabilizes, executives said during an interview Thursday. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/29/2009
Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. managed a small third-quarter profit and sees its future growing while its local work force stabilizes, executives said during an interview Thursday. FULL STORY
Villa Park joins growing list of towns banning video gambling
By Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/28/2009
Villa Park is the latest on a growing list of communities that don't want video gambling. The village board voted unanimously Monday to outlaw the machines. FULL STORY
By Anna Madrzyk | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/28/2009
Villa Park is the latest on a growing list of communities that don't want video gambling. The village board voted unanimously Monday to outlaw the machines. FULL STORY
More sites provide possible savings for consumers
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 10/23/2009
Consumers have more new Web sites on their side. PricePlease.com and CouponMap.com, which spin off from parent CouponCabin.com, focus on putting more money back in your pocket, said spokeswoman Kirby Elizabeth Shiffler. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Posted 10/23/2009
Consumers have more new Web sites on their side. PricePlease.com and CouponMap.com, which spin off from parent CouponCabin.com, focus on putting more money back in your pocket, said spokeswoman Kirby Elizabeth Shiffler. FULL STORY
Federal consumer agency advances
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/22/2009
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and other officials praised the House Committee on Financial Services Thursday for approving the creation of President Obama's federal consumer agency. FULL STORY
By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 10/22/2009
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and other officials praised the House Committee on Financial Services Thursday for approving the creation of President Obama's federal consumer agency. FULL STORY
