Hoffman Estates Business
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P&G won't counter Unilever bid for Alberto-Culver, chief saysSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Procter & Gamble Co., the world's largest consumer-products company, will not counter a bid by Unilever NV for Alberto-Culver Co., Robert McDonald, the company's chief e...
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Southwest's AirTran purchase may mean higher faresSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Southwest Airlines Co.'s planned purchase of AirTran Holdings Inc. may lead to higher ticket prices as a low-fare competitor is eliminated and the merged carrier works t...
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Boeing may take fourth 747-8 charge as another delay loomsSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Boeing Co., whose engineers are redesigning a part on the new 747-8 jumbo jet, may announce a fourth financial charge for the aircraft and another delay that could make ...
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Black's lawyer urges court to throw out convictionSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Conrad Black's 2007 convictions for fraud and obstructing justice should be thrown out because it's impossible to tell whether jurors found him guilty under a now- inval...
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Are Boston Blackie's restaurants closing?Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - A number of Boston Blackie's Restaurants have been shut down this week, though the chain's Arlington Heights location remained open for business Wednesday. Phone lines t...
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RIM may use tablet Operating System in BlackBerrysSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Research In Motion Ltd., whose new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet runs on software bought as part of a $200 million acquisition in April, is considering using the same opera...
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Jimmy's Charhouse in Elgin sued for harassmentSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Three former employees at Jimmy's Charhouse in Elgin have sued the restaurant, claiming they were sexually harassed and then later fired in retaliation after they compla...
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Business group looks at what's ahead for economySep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - The Greater O'Hare Association is hosting a Commercial Real Estate, Design and Construction Breakfast Wednesday, Sept. 29 at Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave., Elk ...
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Boeing gets order for 4 big 777s from Air ChinaSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Boeing Co. has booked four more orders for its 777 extended range aircraft from Air China, the flag carrier of China. The new order announced late Monday has...
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FDA to Walgreens, CVS: Mouthwash isn't a drug, change your labelsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Johnson & Johnson, CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. were accused of violating U.S. law by promoting their mouthwashes to prevent plaque and gum disease. J&J's Listeri...