Business Stories from April 17, 2012 (Change date)
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Free document shredding event in Des PlainesApr 17, 2012 1:45 pm - Village Bank & Trust, 1545 Ellinwood Ave., Des Plaines, is partnering with Patricia Haugeberg, First Ward Alderman of the City of Des Plaines, to bring a free shredding ...
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Lafarge moving North American HQ to IllinoisApr 17, 2012 1:42 pm - State officials say a concrete manufacturing company is moving its North America headquarters to the Chicago area from Virginia and will create up to 100 jobs. Lafarge N...
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2nd panel blasts GSA for parties, trips, bonusesApr 17, 2012 12:45 pm - WASHINGTON — General Services Administration witnesses came under sharp criticism from Congress for a second day on Tuesday, as lawmakers expressed outrage over junkets,...
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Citigroup investors give thumbs down to executive payApr 17, 2012 12:40 pm - NEW YORK — Citigroup shareholders are strongly expressing their displeasure with the pay that the bank’s top executives are taking home. At its annual meeting Tuesday, ...
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GOP to cut food stamps in deficit-reduction driveApr 17, 2012 12:09 pm - WASHINGTON — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps and would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits as th...
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Dow posts biggest gain in a monthApr 17, 2012 12:00 pm - Stocks stormed higher Tuesday after promising signals about the profitability of U.S. companies and a strong debt auction by Spain. The Dow Jones industrial average rose...
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Ventas buys 16 Sunrise senior living communities for $362MApr 17, 2012 11:24 am - Medical real estate company Ventas Inc. said Monday that it is buying 16 private pay senior living communities for $362 million. The communities are operated by Sunrise ...
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IMF: Global economic outlook improves slightlyApr 17, 2012 11:24 am - WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund is more optimistic about the global economy after seeing faster U.S. growth and a coordinated effort in Europe to address it...
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First Solar lays off 2,000 as Europe demand wanesApr 17, 2012 11:24 am - NEW YORK — First Solar Inc. is laying off 2,000 workers and closing its plant in Frankfurt, Germany, in response to waning demand for solar panels and increased competit...
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Wauconda hair salon growsApr 17, 2012 11:04 am - An interview with Dina Piazza, owner of The Wild Hair Salon & Barbershop in Wauconda. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: I do exactly what I love! The Wild Ha...