Business Stories from May 20, 2014 (Change date)
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Village leaders talk about recent activities, goals during GLMV's annual 'Ask the Mayors' luncheonMay 20, 2014 4:01 pm - More than 85 people heard presentations Tuesday from village leaders from Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills during the GLMV Chamber of Commerce's annu...
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Gallagher to acquire Canadian broker NoraxisMay 29, 2014 1:30 pm - Itasca-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will acquire Canadian insurance broker Noraxis Capital Corp. from RSA Insurance Group Plc in a deal worth about $460 million. Gall...
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MainStreet Libertyville wants to build permanent home in Cook ParkMay 21, 2014 5:01 am - MainStreet Libertyville's first permanent home will be situated in the heart of downtown, an area the volunteer organization has worked to improve for 25 years. Plans ar...
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U.S. hacking victims fell prey to mundane rusesMay 21, 2014 8:47 am - WASHINGTON - The victims were their own worst enemies. The hacking techniques the U.S. government says China used against American companies turned out to be disappoint...
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GM recalls roll on; 2.4 million more vehiclesMay 21, 2014 8:43 am - DETROIT - Another day, another recall from General Motors. At least that's the way it seems as the automaker reviews safety issues across its line-up of cars and trucks...
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Swipe right for Ms. Right: The rise of dating appsMay 20, 2014 2:25 pm - NEW YORK - So, a lady walks into a bar...Wait, scratch that. A lady takes out her phone. With a left swipe of her finger she dismisses Alex, 25 and Robert, 48. She swipe...
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Chicago vs. NYC foodie smackdown: Who eats better?Jan 11, 2017 1:29 pm - The James Beard Foundation on Tuesday announced that its awards ceremony honoring the best chefs and restaurants is moving to Chicago after 24 years in New York City. It...
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Home Depot 1Q results miss expectationsMay 20, 2014 10:13 am - ATLANTA - Home Depot's fiscal first-quarter net income climbed 12 percent as a key sales metric improved despite a slow start to the spring selling season due to bad wea...
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Credit Suisse case called warning to foreign banksMay 20, 2014 7:59 am - Associated Press WASHINGTON - Credit Suisse AG's guilty plea and $2.6 billion payment in a high-profile case brought by the Justice Department are being held out as a wa...
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Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel ranked state's bestMay 21, 2014 11:28 am - The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel has been named the winner of the best hotel with meeting and event space among those with more than 400 guest rooms by...