Business Stories from December 16, 2013 (Change date)
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Menards revises Vernon Hills plan in response to questions from officials and neighborsDec 16, 2013 11:21 pm - In response to questions from village officials and residents, home improvement retailer Menard Inc. has revised plans for a proposed store near Milwaukee Avenue in Vern...
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Poll: Americans see end of stock surgeDec 16, 2013 8:58 pm - NEW YORK — Americans aren’t expecting another bang-up year for the stock market, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. Of the people polled, 40 percent think the...
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Great gift ideas for last-minute shoppersDec 17, 2013 9:08 pm - If you're shopping for last-minute gifts, you may want to stop at Chico's in Geneva Commons if you love ugly sweaters — or you're a teacher. This week, the store is offe...
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Fox & Hound, Champps parent company files for bankruptcyDec 17, 2013 6:42 am - F&H Acquisition Corp., which owns the Fox & Hound and Champps sports bar and restaurant chains, filed for bankruptcy Monday, citing a slump in sales as a result of the U...
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Indiana vying for Boeing airplane facilityDec 16, 2013 7:50 am - Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says state economic development officials have talked to Boeing Co. about building its planned airplane manufacturing and assembly facility in In...
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Fusion92 grows in Arlington HeightsDec 16, 2013 7:14 am - An interview with Matt Murphy, owner of Fusion92 in Arlington Heights. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: We are a full service ad agency with a focus on dig...
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Next year could bring higher business tax billsDec 16, 2013 8:25 pm - You’re forgiven if you don’t plan to turn handsprings next year when you write your annual check to Uncle Sam, but for most business owners the 2013 tax experience appar...
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Cameron sees epic in 'Avatar' filmsDec 17, 2013 5:01 am - WELLINGTON, New Zealand — James Cameron says his vision for his three “Avatar” sequels is to create a family epic in the mold of “The Godfather” that will introduce view...
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AIG selling aircraft leasing unit in $5.4B dealDec 17, 2013 6:42 am - AIG is selling aircraft leasing business International Lease Finance Corp. to AerCap in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $5.4 billion. The transaction inclu...
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Jordan’s Highland Park estate up for auctionDec 17, 2013 6:42 am - HIGHLAND PARK — Michael Jordan’s 56,000-square foot home in suburban Chicago is up for auction. Concierge Auctions says the sale will take place Monday. The company ...