Fox River Grove Business
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In hard times, workers have few legal protections over losing jobDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - As more Americans lose their jobs, worker advocate Lou Maltby is happy to talk about employee rights, but he warns that it's a short conversation. Workers in the United ...
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Chicago region has major stake in auto bailoutDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Despite the general downward trend in employment, a few industries are still hiring in the Chicago area despite the recession and record job layoffs, said John Challenge...
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Ancient leaf may revive flagging cola salesNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - A leaf the Guarani Indians of Paraguay's jungles used to sweeten drinks for centuries may help Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. revive flagging sales in the $320 billion-a...
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Barrington dealership takes over closed neighborNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Proving that not all economic news is bad these days, an existing auto dealership in Barrington has taken over the product line of a recently closed neighbor. Wickstrom ...
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General Electric reorganizes struggling GE CapitalNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- General Electric Co. said Tuesday that it is reorganizing its GE Capital unit to save $2 billion next year, a move the company said will lead to job cuts a...
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Pepsi Bottling cuts outlook, plans to cut 3,000 jobsNov 17, 2008 10:00 pm - SOMERS, N.Y. -- Pepsi Bottling Group Inc., which bottles Pepsi beverages, on Tuesday cut its 2008 profit outlook and announced a restructuring plan that will affect more...
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Armanetti signs lease at EastgateNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Preferred Development has announced that Armanetti Beverage Mart has signed a lease for a 4,968-square-foot store at Eastgate Marketplace. The retail strip center is lo...
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These banks aren't looking for a bailoutNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - First Community Bank in Naperville opened a few months ago in an unlikely spot: a storefront in a strip mall anchored by Starbucks and shadowed by Costco. The newbie is...
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PepsiCo to spend $1B in China over next 4 yearsNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Beverage and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. said Monday it will invest $1 billion in China over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capability, researc...
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Circuit City closing stores; 14 could go in IllinoisNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - After months of speculation and struggling sales, Circuit City Inc. Monday said it would close 155 stores, including half of its locations in the Chicago area. Company o...