Business Stories from June 19, 2014 (Change date)
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Turmoil in Iraq is pushing up U.S. gasoline pricesJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Violence in Iraq is pushing U.S. gasoline prices higher, depriving drivers of the usual price break between Memorial Day and July Fourth. The national average price of ...
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Illinois among states with biggest jumps in unemployment claimsJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits decreased 6,000 to 312,000 last week, evidence of a stronger job market because fewer workers are being let go. Her...
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Horizon secures $300 million finacing for Vidara acquisitionJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - DEERFIELD - Horizon Pharma has secured $300 million in financing to aid in its acquisition of Vidara Therapeutics International. The financing agreement with a group of ...
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Harley-Davidson introduces electric motorcycleJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - MILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson will unveil its first electric motorcycle next week, and President Matt Levatich said he expects the company known for its big touring bikes ...
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Chicago Executive neighbors get noisy over possible runway extensionJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - A meeting of Wheeling and Prospect Heights residents with the Chicago Executive Airport board Wednesday got noisy like the planes that fly over their homes every day. Ab...
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Samsung's 110-inch TV with hefty weight, price tagJun 19, 2014 1:00 am - As technology changes, so do televisions. And perhaps one of the biggest and costliest now on the market is featured at Glenview-based Abt Electronics and Appliances. Th...
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Kraft Foods recalls 260 cases of VelveetaJun 19, 2014 1:00 am - Northfieldo-based Kraft is recalling Velveeta cheese from Walmart stores in as many as 12 states, including Illinois, because the cheese lacks the proper amount of pres...
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