Barrington Business
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Nicor to seek rate increase as profit slipsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nicor Inc. said Friday it's planning to file for a delivery rate hike in the coming months after posting lower profits during its fourth quarter. The pa...
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Rebates will boost returns sent to IRSFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - The IRS this year could see an additional 25 million returns from special groups of taxpayers who ordinarily don't file. Those people need to file this time to qualify f...
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Governor's business stimulus plan pannedFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich presented his 2009 budget this week seeking a $1.2 billion economic stimulus package for families and businesses. But could it mean pushing more tha...
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Abbott's anti-cholesterol enters the market with bright prospectFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Abbott Laboratories is looking to expand its presence in a growing market for anti-cholesterol drugs, as the ranks of the elderly in the U.S. swell over the next five ye...
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Kennedy Homes lays off staffFeb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Another landmark builder of the Northwest suburbs is laying off workers as it struggles to survive the worst housing depression in years. South Barrington-based Kennedy ...
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Verizon offers new flat rate, unlimited planFeb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - High-end mobile phone user? Tired of overage charges? Verizon Wireless believes it has your solution starting today. The service provider, which has its Midwest headquar...
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Beanies are back for battleFeb 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Ty, the company behind the Beanie Baby fad of the 1990s, is going head-to-head with Webkinz. Beanie Babies 2.0 are now hitting stores in an attempt to compete with the h...
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Critics say Project Lifeline is 'rhetoric'Feb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Melanie and Steven Fugate have been going through the gut-wrenching foreclosure process on their Carol Stream home. An adjustable rate mortgage didn't do them in; unempl...
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Valentine's Day spending trend seenFeb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - A predicted decrease in the number of shoppers celebrating Valentine's Day makes it hard for retailers to increase sales for the holiday. But some consumers are spending...
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Will 'Mike Z' return to Motorola in Nortel joint venture?Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Mike Zafirovski wasn't called the Ironman for nothing. Now, he may scoop up part of Motorola Inc., a company he once sought to lead. The former Motorola president who pa...