Business Stories from July 26, 2012 (Change date)
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Google to offer Kansas City ultra-fast Internet for $70/monthJul 26, 2012 1:00 pm - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Google Inc. revealed Thursday what it will charge for its long-awaited, ultra-fast Internet service in Kansas City: $70 per month. The service is inte...
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Lombard trustee urges support for Chick-fil-AJul 26, 2012 1:00 pm - A Lombard village trustee plans to introduce a measure to create a local “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” on Aug. 1 in response to Chicago Alderman Proco “Joe” Moreno's de...
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Downstate Mitsubishi plant begins Outlander productionJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - Illinois production of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has begun in downstate Normal. The new 2013 Outlander Sport will begin shipping to U.S. dealerships in early August...
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Ford to recall 485,000 small SUVs to fix throttlesJul 26, 2012 11:39 am - DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 485,000 Escapes and Mavericks to fix sticking gas pedals that can cause crashes. The worldwide recall affects the 2001 through 2004 m...
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Fox Lake voters to decide electrical aggregation question on ballotJul 26, 2012 11:21 am - Voters in Fox Lake will decide in November if the village should negotiate on their behalf to obtain the lowest electrical supply rates. Trustees agreed Tuesday to put ...
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Lombard Town Centre looking for new leadershipJul 26, 2012 11:20 am - The organization that promotes downtown Lombard fired its executive director, saying new leadership is needed to best execute its plan to bring more shops and services t...
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LITH gives thumbs-down to bank on Randall RoadJul 26, 2012 11:07 am - The Lake in the Hills village board denied on Thursday night a request to build a bank with a drive-through on the site of the former Blockbuster on Randall Road. Board ...
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Morning thunderstorms leave some in dark in Northwest suburbsJul 26, 2012 11:00 am - ComEd is reporting pockets of power outages scattered throughout the Northwest suburbs following early morning thunderstorms, as well as 242 customers still without powe...
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LG in Lincolnshire launches security lineJul 26, 2012 10:00 am - LG Electronics USA, which has operations in Lincolnshire, has launched a new line of high-definition security cameras and related products to help both businesses an...
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U.S. jobless claims drop by 35,000 to 353,000Jul 26, 2012 9:00 am - WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 35,000 last week, a figure that may have been distorted by seasonal factors. The Labor...