Barrington Business
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Libertyville auto dealers hope incentives boost businessJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Car dealers aren't shy about hawking their wares, but working together is another story. However, the every man for himself business practice is beginning to change in L...
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Grainger to acquire Japanese tool sellerJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - W.W. Grainger Inc., a U.S. supplier of heavy equipment and tools, announced Friday that it plans to become a 53 percent majority owner of Japanese tool seller MonotaRO. ...
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Discover CEO says card reform brings higher fees, fewer perksJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Discover Financial Services Chief Executive Officer David Nelms said new U.S. safeguards for credit-card holders will mean higher interest rates, more fees and fewer loa...
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Indalex creditor's committee objects to management bonusesJun 17, 2009 11:00 pm - The creditors' committee for Indalex Holdings Finance Corp. is objecting to a proposed bonus program for management. The committee says that Lincolnshire-based Indalex,...
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Discover Financial profit advances on antitrust suit paymentJun 17, 2009 11:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Discover Financial Services said Thursday it managed to remain profitable during its fiscal second quarter, thanks to a payment from a lawsuit settlem...
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Engine light diagnosis is not often quick thingJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Will there be a charge to tell me why my "Check Engine Light" is on? A. Maybe, maybe not! This is a question we get asked a lot when someone has a "Check E...
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Tight economy leads to rebirth of resale storesJun 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Martin Lopos walked out of the Goodwill store in Mundelein pleased with his purchase. He paid only $9.99 for a new tower fan that sells for at least $40 at regular retai...
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Suburban toys stores say buyers focusing on low costJun 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Suburban toy stores are finding top selling products have one thing in common. The price tags are under $25. While parents trim family budgets, they still find a need to...
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Lake County college to host job fair ThursdayMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The College of Lake County is holding one of the biggest job fairs in the area from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Grayslake campus. The event takes place in the ...
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Libertyville still hungry for upscale grocery storeMay 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Lack of progress on an upscale grocery store proposed more than two years ago has vexed Libertyville officials, but they're still hopeful investors can make the project ...