Elgin Business
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ITW reports operating growthSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Glenview-based Illinois Tool Works Inc. Friday reported a total company operating revenue increase of 13 percent for the three months ended Aug. 31 compared to a year ag...
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Shareholders OK Continental, UAL merger to create largest airlineSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - The biggest airline in the world will have the United name, Continental's globe logo and potentially far-reaching effects on air travel. Shareholders who approved combin...
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Miss out on appliance discount? State giving buyers another shotSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - If you missed out on a Cash for Appliances rebate in April and still need a dishwasher, freezer, fridge or washing machine, you've got another shot at it. The date to re...
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Northrop Gruman Aerospace drone plant growsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - MOSS POINT, Miss. -- The Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems plant that puts together drones near Trent Lott International Airport has been in operation for four years an...
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BlackBerry-maker RIM sees income jump 68 percentSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - TORONTO -- BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. believes it will successfully resolve disputes with India, the United Arab Emirates and other countries over data sec...
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U.S. insurance sales rise for first time in 13 quartersSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - U.S. property and casualty insurance sales gained for the first time in 13 quarters, as carriers including Allstate Corp. raised rates to counter catastrophe costs and t...
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Motorola planning a tablet device for early 2011Sep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Motorola Inc., maker of the Droid smartphone, is aiming to introduce a tablet device early next year to challenge Apple Inc.'s iPad, said Co-Chief Executive Officer Sanj...
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Provena St. Joseph welcomes new hospital presidentSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin welcomed its new president and CEO Wednesday. Steve O. Scogna was appointed in August to fill a vacancy created after William Brown ...
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Boeing wins $1.2 billion order for 737s, 777sSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Boeing Co., set to boost production of its planes starting next year, said it won orders for fifteen single-aisle 737 jets and five twin-aisle 777s. The new orders would...
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Chicago-area foreclosures in August up 66% over same time last yearSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Despite good news on foreclosures in one suburban county, unemployment and remnants of the recession are still pummeling homeowners statewide, especially in the Chicago ...