Des Plaines Business
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United Airlines sees passenger revenue riseMar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - UAL Corp. led airline shares higher after the third-largest U.S. carrier reported a measure of February revenue that exceeded analyst estimates. UAL jumped $1.22, or 7 p...
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Chicago Fed boss Evans: Low rates needed for 'some time'Mar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans said low interest rates are likely to be needed "for some time" as high unemployment lingers and inflation stays ...
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Wolff's Flea Market extends Palatine leaseMar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - The crafts, clothing and collectibles that have made Wolff's Flea Market a popular destination for bargain hunters in recent months won't leave Palatine anytime soon. Pa...
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E.U. warns U.S. against protectionism in Pentagon dealMar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - BRUSSELS -- The EU on Tuesday warned the United States against protectionism after a European-led consortium pulled out of the bidding for an Air Force contract, saying ...
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Arlington woman creates tray to help with laptop lunches on the roadMar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - A hectic work schedule mixed with young children involved in an array of activities often leads to eating an occasional meal or snack in the car - and than can translate...
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Fed officer tells Elgin audience recession is over. Sort ofMar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Is the Great Recession over? Yes and no, according a high-ranking Federal Reserve officer who addressed an Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday. William Testa...
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General Growth investors pledge $4 bil to bailout planMar 08, 2010 10:00 pm - General Growth Properties Inc. said its biggest debt and equity holders offered to jointly invest $3.93 billion in the company, bolstering a plan with Brookfield Asset M...
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Boeing, Turkish Airlines finalize 20-plane orderMar 07, 2010 10:00 pm - SEATTLE -- Boeing has finalized an order with Turkish Airlines for 20 new 737s. The order announced Monday is valued at $1.6 billion at current list prices. It was previ...
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Boeing seeks patent on aircraft structural health sensorMar 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Boeing Co., which said it will submit a bid for the Air Force's refueling tanker based on its 767 jet, is seeking a patent on a method of testing aircraft structural int...
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Northrop drops out of aerial refueling tanker competitionMar 07, 2010 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Northrop Grumman Corp. announced Monday that it will not compete against Boeing Co. for a $35 billion contract to build refueling tankers for the Air Force...