Island Lake Business
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Aon, Lincolnshire's Hewitt merger moves aheadSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Aon Corp. and Lincolnshire-based Hewitt Associates Inc. announced today that they anticipate completing their proposed merger on Oct. 1. The merger transaction remains s...
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Abbott recalls infant formula on bug contaminationSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday it is recalling millions of containers of its best-selling Similac infant formula that may be contaminated with insect parts. The volu...
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Lake County company that tests NFL players movingSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Wonderlic Inc., a testing firm that works with the National Football League, is moving its corporate offices to Vernon Hills from Libertyville. The family-owned company...
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Abbott to cut 3,000 jobs, but mostly in EuropeSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Abbott Laboratories said Tuesday it will eliminate 3,000 jobs and take almost $1.3 billion in charges over the next two years as it integrates its Solvay pharmaceuticals...
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Chipotle opening restaurant in Round Lake BeachSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Chipotle Mexican Grill, a national chain of burrito restaurants, is pushing ahead with its expansion plan with its newest restaurant set to open in Round Lake Beach. The...
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Grainger acquires Solus SecuriteSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Lake Forest-based Grainger announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada's largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener supplies...
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Discover profit falls due to year-ago settlementSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Increased use of its credit cards and improved customer payment habits helped lift Discover Financial Services Co.'s fiscal third-quarter results, the compan...
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Discover to buy Citigroup student loan businessSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - BOSTON -- Citigroup Inc. said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Services and ...
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Abbott to roll out two new nutrition shakesSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Responding to the growing needs of America's aging baby boomer population, Abbott Thursday introduced two new nutrition shakes - Ensure Muscle Health and Ensure Clinical...
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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...