Aurora Business
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McDonald's turns over S. Africa businessMar 16, 2011 11:00 pm - JOHANNESBURG — One of South Africa's most prominent and politically connected businessmen is taking over McDonald's restaurants in the country, McDonald's said Thursday....
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Library, Panera serve up storytime for kidsMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Panera Bread restaurant on Randall Road in Elgin is offering a little literature along with your latte and late-morning breakfast. The restaurant is offering free st...
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Who’s helping and how to helpMar 15, 2011 12:00 am - In the wake of any disaster, including 9/11’s terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and Haiti’s earthquake, businesses and residents come together to help victims. The la...
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Local companies seeking word on Japanese colleagues, operationsMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - The fate of an untold number of workers and facilities remained heavy on the minds of suburban business executives late Friday, despite daylong efforts to reach their op...
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Local Japanese executives trying to reach familyMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - Mikio Yamashita of Naperville found out about the earthquake at 6:30 a.m. Friday after reading an e-mail from a colleague. Since then, he has been trying to contact fami...
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Local foreclosures drop dramatically in FebruaryMar 09, 2011 11:00 pm - The rate of foreclosures in the area dropped dramatically in February, but experts warned that the troubled housing market may not be turning around just yet, according ...
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Schmid's closing after 44 years in Glen EllynMar 08, 2011 11:00 pm - Schmid's has been a mainstay in downtown Glen Ellyn for 44 years, from its beginnings as a pharmacy to its emergence as a gift shop. Loyal customers regularly return to ...
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Navistar swings to 1Q loss on costsMar 08, 2011 10:00 pm - WARRENVILLE — Vehicle and engine maker Navistar International Corp. said Wednesday it posted a loss in the fiscal first quarter due to costs related to the integration o...
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Kane County delays vote on Centegra expansionMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Kane County Board members voted Tuesday to pause for a more thorough deliberation of plans to build a $233 million hospital in Huntley. But some people believe they shou...
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Downtown Elgin Quiznos to closeMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - After eight years serving downtown Elgin, the local Quiznos franchise will close this week. Joe Follrath and Suzanne Pfaff have owned the business at 59 Douglas Ave. sin...