Business Stories from February 1, 2012 (Change date)
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New mall plan could reignite old Taubman land warFeb 01, 2012 10:00 pm - A major commercial development has again been proposed for the 109-acre site between North Barrington and Hawthorn Woods where an ultimately rejected plan for a regional...
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Reddit users donate $80K after Kenya orphanage attackFeb 01, 2012 10:00 pm - NGONG, Kenya — Anthony Omari earned the still-fresh 11-stitch scar that runs from his forehead to his upper lip in one of the noblest ways imaginable: By taking a machet...
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Hong Kong says economy slowed in 2011Feb 01, 2012 4:30 am - HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s economic growth fell further in the final quarter of 2012 as global trade weakened, and the government forecast an anemic expansion this year. Th...
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Carlos Slim denies he has monopoly on Mexico telecomFeb 01, 2012 4:30 am - MEXICO CITY — Telephone magnate Carlos Slim denied Tuesday that he has a monopoly on telecommunications in Mexico, disputing a report by an international economic forum ...
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China manufacturing data mixed in JanuaryFeb 01, 2012 4:30 am - SHANGHAI — China’s manufacturing sector was boosted by strong holiday season demand for food, beverages and other consumer products in January, though export demand and ...
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Vevo CEO: Company made $150 million in revenue last yearFeb 01, 2012 4:30 am - DANA POINT, Calif. — Vevo, the online music video service launched by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in late 2009, pulled in $150 million in revenue ...
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Kansas plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, workFeb 01, 2012 4:30 am - TOPEKA, Kan. — A coalition of business groups will propose Kansas start a new program to help some illegal immigrants remain in the state so they can hold down jobs in a...
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Changes ahead for foreign exchange programFeb 01, 2012 4:30 am - JACKSON, Miss. — The U.S. State Department is proposing what it calls “significant and controversial” changes to a foreign exchange program that has been exploited by un...
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Unlicensed Gurnee assisted-living facility faces more problemsFeb 01, 2012 4:30 am - An assisted-living facility that's been operating unlicensed for three years must cross a new hurdle in its quest to remain open in Gurnee. Village board members last we...
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Golden Corral on Randall still in a bit of limboFeb 01, 2012 12:00 am - In November, Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke introduced Golden Corral franchisee Sam Gibson to an enthusiastic Batavia Chamber of Commerce crowd. It finally looked like what...
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