Business Stories from March 17, 2015 (Change date)
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Supporters of higher minimum wage hail judge's rulingMar 17, 2015 11:00 pm - SEATTLE (AP) - Supporters of higher pay for minimum wage workers hailed a federal judge's decision clearing the way for Seattle's new minimum wage law to take effect as ...
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Feds eye oil, gas drilling off East Coast, Alaska, GulfMar 17, 2015 11:00 pm - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Environmentalists say allowing offshore drilling along the U.S. East Coast from northern Virginia to the Georgia-Florida border could lead to ...
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US rally sends Asia higher, but Tokyo slumps on weak dollarMar 17, 2015 11:00 pm - TOKYO (AP) - Asian stocks were mixed in early Thursday trading, as Tokyo slumped over the U.S. Fed statement overnight that has reversed a recent trend for a strong doll...
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Settlement reached in 2008 Roger Clemens defamation lawsuitMar 17, 2015 11:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - A long-running defamation lawsuit against former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens by his ex-trainer has been settled for an undi...
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Grain mixed, livestock mixedMar 17, 2015 11:00 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were mixed Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery was unchanged at $5.1075 a bushel; May corn was 2...
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Des Plaines will try to strike deal for farmers marketMar 17, 2015 5:30 am - Plans for a farmers market to return to downtown Des Plaines this summer are moving forward. The city council unanimously agreed Monday to direct City Manager Mike Barth...
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Wheaton library board chooses coffee cafe vendorMar 17, 2015 5:30 am - After hearing presentations from two vendors, the Wheaton Public Library board agreed Monday to sign a contract that will allow a new business called Cafe on the Park to...
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District to seek bids for Round Lake High expansionMar 17, 2015 5:30 am - Round Lake Area Unit District 116 soon will be seeking contractors with the best prices for a high school expansion and renovation. The school board Monday night voted ...
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St. Charles moves to renew 22 late-night licences for barsMar 17, 2015 5:30 am - St. Charles liquor commissioners considered reducing operating hours for the most problematic downtown taverns Monday night but ultimately agreed to renew all 22 late-ni...
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Des Plaines zoning change could allow $1 billion developmentMar 17, 2015 1:00 am - Zoning changes that could allow a $1 billion development of offices, hotels, residential towers and retail spaces that some say could rival neighboring Rosemont have bee...