Business Stories from May 1, 2017
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Mytherine Nguyen: An Inspiration Pursuing her Dreams in Highland Park's Salons by JCMay 4, 2017 12:21 PM - Megan O'Connor, owner of Highland Park's salon collaborative Salons by JC, was surprised and quite curious when a tenant moving into a suite last year brought along a roasted pig to "bless" the space before moving in.
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Round Lake residents take pollution complaints to Baxter stockholdersMay 2, 2017 10:17 AM - Neighbors and property owners around Long Lake in Round Lake are taking their long-standing dispute against Baxter to its stockholders today. They plan to picket outside the corporate campus where the stockholders plan their annual meeting.
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Arlington Heights opts out of Cook County rules on wages, sick timeMay 2, 2017 10:11 AM - The Arlington Heights village board narrowly decided Monday to join a growing list of Northwest suburban municipalities that have opted out of Cook County ordinances raising the minimum wage and mandating businesses pay employees for sick days, despite calls from a boardroom full of advocates to support the county rules.
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Grain lower, livestock mixed
May 2, 2017 8:09 AM - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were lower Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May delivery was 1 cent lower at $4.4160 a bushel; May corn was down 2.60 cents at $3.6640 a bushel; July oats was down 2.20 cents at $2.3720 a bushel while May soybeans gained 3.20 cents to $9.6220 a bushel.
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The Latest: Seattle police arrest 5 in May Day rally
May 2, 2017 7:58 AM - Seattle police say five people were arrested in May Day rallies downtown
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Hoffman Estates approves further revised development pactMay 1, 2017 10:23 PM - Hoffman Estates village board members Monday unanimously approved a development agreement and rezoning for 185 acres at the northwest corner of routes 59 and 72 for the often controversial Plum Farms residential and commercial subdivision.
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Elgin man hopes to attract brewery interest in his hops projectMay 1, 2017 5:41 PM - Robert Denwood of Elgin launched his "Elgin Hops Project" in March to show that one can grow great crops with methods that are natural, cheap and easy.
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Box office top 20: 'Furious' takes a victory lap
May 1, 2017 5:33 PM - Box office top 20: 'The Fate of the Furious' takes a victory lap before "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' enters the race
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Media and internet company IAC is buying Angie's List
May 1, 2017 4:50 PM - Media and internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp says it is buying consumer reviews company Angie's List
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McDonald's touts 'frork' fry utensil to promote new burgers
May 1, 2017 3:52 PM - McDonald's is touting a french fry-centric utensil to promote its new line of burgers
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