Business Stories from April 8, 2011 (Change date)
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Last-minute budget deal brings relief, disgustApr 08, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — A collective sense of relief resonated across the nation Saturday, now that a federal government shutdown is merely a thought of what could have been. Thous...
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How old is too old for an airplane?Apr 08, 2011 11:00 pm - How old is too old for an airplane? Most travelers don't think twice about it — although there's something unsettling about easing into your seat and finding the armrest...
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5 more Lisagor nominations for Daily HeraldApr 08, 2011 2:00 am - The Daily Herald has received another five nominations in the 2010 Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism competition. That is in addition to 13 nominations the p...
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Thousands try their luck at casino job fair in RosemontApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - More than 5,000 job seekers flocked Friday to the sprawling Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont for a meet and greet with the management team of Des Plaines...
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People line up to look for work at ECC jobs fairApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - After being out of work for two years, Jim Werner of Algonquin admits it's very difficult to stay upbeat about his job search. “You have to take it one day at a time,” ...
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Schaumburg businessman asks Congress for help on tradeApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Jason Speer stood quietly in Rep. Joe Walsh's office, waiting patiently to meet his congressman for the first time. Cradled in his arms was a peculiar golde...
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Geneva man charged in national fraud schemeApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - A Geneva man has been charged with mail fraud by federal prosecutors for his part in a scheme authorities said bilked more than $5 million from investors. Roderick Riema...
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Road Warrior wrestler comes to Arlington Heights for book signingApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis, best known as half of the professional wrestling tag team “The Road Warriors,” will appear at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Barnes & Noble Book...
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Fencing requirement stalls outdoor eating at Lombard cafeApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Two tables and four chairs. That’s all chef Ben Mchabcheb wants to add to the front of his Lombard restaurant, La France Cafe & Crepes. “I like to give the place a look...
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Elk Grove man charged in embezzlement schemeApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - An Elk Grove Village man has been charged by federal authorities with embezzling $50,000 from an escrow account he oversaw as an administrator at Chicago Title and Trust...
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