Aurora Business
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OfficeMax drops as after sales forecast reducedAug 02, 2010 11:00 pm - OfficeMax Inc., the third-largest U.S. office-supply chain, fell as much as 15 percent in New York trading after forecasting a sales decline this quarter. Sales will be ...
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MetLife raises $3.15 billion for purchase of AIG unitAug 02, 2010 11:00 pm - MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, raised $3.15 billion by selling shares below yesterday's closing price to help pay for the acquisition of an American Intern...
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Batavia man's litter scoop provides solution to Gulf spill cleanupAug 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Batavia may be far from the muck and mess left over from April's Gulf oil rig explosion and subsequent disastrous spill, but one resident's invention is being employed i...
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Molex comes out with earphonesAug 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Molex Inc., an electronic connector company based in Lisle, announced its entry into the audio accessories market with Evaldi next generation audio solutions. Evaldi no...
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Koshgarian Rug Cleaners returns to NapervilleAug 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Koshgarian Rug Cleaners Inc., a family-owned and operated business since 1906, opened a new location today in Naperville at 500 W. 5th Ave. Koshgarian Rug Cleaners close...
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St. Charles bank fighting to stay strong amid tough timesJul 31, 2010 11:00 pm - In its 15 years of existence, Valley Community Bank has never relied on the word "community" more than now. As it struggles like thousands of other banks nationwide to i...
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Nicor earns green awardJul 30, 2010 11:00 pm - The U.S. Green Building Council honored Naperville-based Nicor Gas for the building processes and materials used during the construction of the Des Plaines regional faci...
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Memorial set for Sara Lee executive CarlsonJul 30, 2010 11:00 pm - A memorial service will be held Sunday for James R. Carlson of Glen Ellyn, 28-year veteran of Sara Lee, who was instrumental in some acquisitions, including Jimmy Dean a...
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Gallagher acquires SBA interestJul 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Itasca-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Friday announced that it acquired the remaining 60 percent equity interest in Specialized Broking Associates Pty Ltd, headquartere...
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McDonald's sells cheapest 10-year U.S. debt since '95Jul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant chain, sold the cheapest 10-year debt in the U.S. bond market in at least 15 years yesterday, as borrowers tap investor ...