Downers Grove 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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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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Des Plaines Cheeseburger in Paradise closesMar 14, 2011 12:00 am - Cheeseburger in Paradise, a prominent tenant in Des Plaines’ Metropolitan Square, has closed its doors after five years. Workers took down the sign for the Jimmy Buffett...
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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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W. Chicago supports '3/50 Project' shop local campaignMar 07, 2011 10:00 pm - The City of West Chicago has announced its support of a national “shop local” program which poses a simple question to its community members: Which three local businesse...
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AT&T Mobility to lay off 60Mar 03, 2011 11:00 pm - AT&T Mobility Services LLC in Schaumburg is planning to lay off about 60 workers by late April, according to documents filed with the state. The company plans to consoli...