Business Stories from March 24, 2014 (Change date)
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Fire breaks out at Lake Zurich's Midwest MotorsMar 25, 2014 7:32 pm - A fire did significant damage to Midwest Motors Monday afternoon in Lake Zurich, but most of the business's high-end cars were not damaged, firefighters said. Lake Zuric...
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Asia stocks rise on stimulus hopes; Europe downMar 24, 2014 7:11 am - SEOUL, South Korea - Asian stock markets were boosted Monday by expectations of economic stimulus in China after manufacturing continued to weaken in March. European sha...
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Latinos being left behind in health care overhaulMar 25, 2014 3:10 pm - WASHINGTON - The nation's largest minority group risks being left behind by President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Hispanics account for about one-third of the n...
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Big climate report: Warming is big risk for peopleMar 25, 2014 8:01 am - If you think of climate change as a hazard for some far-off polar bears years from now, you're mistaken. That's the message from top climate scientists gathering in Japa...
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GrubHub raises anticipated size of IPO to $178 millionMar 25, 2014 8:01 am - NEW YORK - Chicago-based online delivery company GrubHub plans to raise up to approximately $177.9 million from its initial public offering, increasing the offering's ex...
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Nokia deal with Microsoft delayed until AprilMar 24, 2014 7:19 pm - HELSINKI - Nokia Corp. says the sale of its mobile phone unit to Microsoft will be delayed until next month because it is still waiting for approval from regulatory auth...
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Flood insurance rate spikes to ripple across IllinoisMar 24, 2014 7:30 am - ST. LOUIS - In a western Illinois city that hustles out sandbags every time the Mississippi River acts up, Shawn McNett is among Quincy's fortunate because he's not requ...
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Morkes Chocolates continues to pour its family traditionMar 27, 2014 5:50 am - An interview with Rhonda Morkes Dehn, owner of Morkes Chocolates. Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: We are a quality-driven, made-from-scratch chocolate and ...
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Easter Bunny at Gurnee MillsMar 24, 2014 3:52 pm - The Easter Bunny will be at Gurnee Mills mall from Wednesday, March 26, through Saturday, April 19, in the new full-price retail wing near Macy's. Visits with the Easter...
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From 'incredibly awkward' to making more moneyMar 25, 2014 8:01 am - Heading a company that's beginning to play The Great Game of Business can require some adjustments. “Our first huddle (GGOB terminology for staff meeting) was incredibly...