Business Stories from March 11, 2016 (Change date)
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ACA co-ops lose millions in 2015; some expect 2016 profitsMar 11, 2016 6:00 am - The Affordable Care Act's health insurance co-ops absorbed deep financial losses last year, and 2016 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for these nonprofit alterna...
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New Jersey commuters won't have strike excuse to miss workMar 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey commuters won't have a New Jersey Transit strike as an excuse to miss work Monday. The union representing the transit agency's rail worker...
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US rig count drops 9 this week to all-time low of 480Mar 11, 2016 6:00 am - HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 9 this week to 480, a record low and another sign of the continuing economic ...
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Lifeway introduces probiotic supplements, whole milk kefir flavorsMar 11, 2016 1:00 am - MORTON GROVE - Lifeway Foods is adding four new whole milk flavors to its extensive portfolio of kefir products. The company is also introducing its first probiotic sup...
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Survey finds what keeps supply chain managers up at nightMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - CHICAGO - Resource availability and adequent supply of talent are among the top concerns of supply chain managers, according to a new report released by supply chain man...
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Portillo-led venture acquires 48 retail properties in $139 million dealMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - Now that Dick Portillo no longer runs Portillo's Hot Dogs, he has more time to build his investment company and is doing just that. Portillo, who leads Chicago-based Blu...
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Bartlett's Platform 18 reopens, brings back Friday fish fryMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - Bartlett's Platform 18 Tavern has reopened with new local owners and a Friday fish fry after being closed since the end of January. Platform 18 shut down after the furna...
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DHJJ launches new brand, logo and websiteMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - NAPERVILLE - DHJJ Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors, formerly DiGiovine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd., unveiled their new brand this week symbolizing h...
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Victory Packaging to open new Aurora facilityMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - AURORA - Victory Packaging said it will open a new 275,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center at 1405 Sequoia Drive in Aurora. The new facility, expected to ...
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Specialized Podiatry op[ens in Vernon HillsMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - VERNON HILLS - Specialized Podiatry recently opened at 175 E Hawthorn Parkway, Suite #220, in Vernon Hills. The community podiatry clinic specializes in surgical, biomec...