Business Stories from February 6, 2012 (Change date)
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Nuclear plant generating electricity againFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - A northern Illinois nuclear plant is back up and running after a reactor lost power and shut down last week. Exelon Nuclear says the Unit 2 reactor at the Byron Generati...
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Firm apologizes for racism in suburban officeFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - An executive at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. is apologizing for a racially hostile work environment at a suburban office. Rich Hussey is president and CEO of the German ...
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Walmart debuts ‘Great for You’ sealFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — You may like the food you buy, but is it “Great for You”? Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to help its customers figure that out by adding a new green icon that re...
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Jewel/Osco parent to cuts 800 jobsFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Jewel/Osco’s parent company, Supervalu Inc., said will eliminate 800 jobs as part of a plan to trim expenses and lower grocery prices. Most of the reductions will occur ...
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Study: Innovation crucial to tech manufacturers’ successFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - A majority of high-tech manufacturers believe while product reliability is the key to success now, staying ahead of innovation will be crucial to future success, accordi...
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Great America to hire 3,200 seasonal employeesFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Six Flags Great America will host its first job fair of the year Saturday in an effort to fill 3,200 seasonal positions. The company will hold job fairs every other Satu...
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Ill. firm buying Calif. company for $340 millionFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - MATTOON — Illinois-based cable-TV, phone and Internet provider Consolidated Communications Inc. is buying a California-based company for $341 million. Consolidated Commu...
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Employers to discuss jobs in GalesburgFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois and local officials will host a discussion next week of job opportunities for the disabled in the Knox and Warren county areas. Employers represe...
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Elgin Knit Works to open SaturdayFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Betsy Kuhn is about to become one of those handcrafters whose “pie in the sky” dream comes true. The Elgin woman said opening her own knitting and yarn store is somethi...
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State’s manufacturing jobs rise for first time in a decadeFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Following several years of declines, manufacturing employment in Illinois rose a half percent over the past twelve months, according to the 100th anniversary 2012 Illino...
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