Business Stories from June 9, 2014 (Change date)
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Boots on the ground: A look at World Cup cleatsJun 10, 2014 8:37 am - PORTLAND, Ore. - Nike, adidas, Puma and other shoemakers are all trotting out new and innovative looks for this summer's World Cup. Gone are the old-school black boots l...
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Unions say they'll sue over Chicago pensions lawJun 10, 2014 8:37 am - A coalition of unions says it plans to file a lawsuit challenging the newly signed law aimed at overhauling two of Chicago's pension systems. We Are one Chicago is a gr...
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McDonald's global sales edge higher in MayJun 10, 2014 10:14 am - Associated Press Oak Brook-based McDonald's says its global sales rose slightly in May as sales in China rebounded after last year's worries about avian flu. Global sale...
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Tyson to buy Chicago's Hillshire for $7.7 billionJun 10, 2014 8:37 am - Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. meat company, agreed to buy Chicago-based Hillshire Brands Co. for about $7.7 billion after outbidding Pilgrim's Pride Corp. to gain c...
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Sherman, Berland's on the move againJun 09, 2014 4:50 am - You may remember Dwight Sherman of Warrenville as The Toolman, an expert on tools who appeared on the Jonathan Brandmeier radio show or perhaps in ToolTV on cable from 1...
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Silicon Valley interns-5 things to knowJun 09, 2014 8:35 am - With summer's arrival comes an influx of thousands of Silicon Valley interns, and these kids aren't just fetching coffee. Well paid and perked, young up-and-comers from ...
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Wauconda noise rules proposed:Jun 09, 2014 6:00 pm - Wauconda trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss proposed noise regulations. The committee-of-the-whole meeting is set for 7 p.m. at village hall, 101 N. Main St. Noise ru...
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Southern Illinois peach crop withstands winterJun 09, 2014 4:59 pm - ALTO PASS, Ill. - Southern Illinois peach farmers say their crops have weathered the cold winter but harvests could be delayed. Sonja Lallemand, an agriculture and natur...
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Cross Kicks Fitness opens in RoselleJun 09, 2014 4:54 am - An interview with Timothy Patrick, co-owner of Cross Kicks Fitness in Roselle. Q: Describe your business. A: Cross Kicks Fitness offers a 40-minute power workout inspir...
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Four new hotels under way in SchaumburgJun 10, 2014 11:07 pm - The long paralyzed growth of the hospitality industry in Schaumburg will break its shackles this summer as construction gets under way on four new hotels. Final approval...
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