Itasca Business
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Oakbrook Terrace's Redbox takes on Netflix's red envelopesJun 20, 2009 11:00 pm - BELLEVUE, Washington -- With more subscribers than ever flocking to its DVD-by-mail service, Netflix Inc. is one of the few companies to prosper during the worst U.S. re...
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McDonald's promotes water beds for cows, trees for chickensJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - McDonald's Corp. says water beds for cows and more trees for chickens will lead to higher-quality milk shakes and Egg McMuffins. McDonald's European unit wants its more...
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Sara Lee mulling acquisitions to drive food growthJun 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Sara Lee Corp., the maker of Ball Park hot dogs and Senseo brew pods, may consider acquisitions to fuel growth in its food and coffee divisions, Chairman and Chief Execu...
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Robots take over Rosemont this weekJun 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The white shiny robot, only 4-foot-9, walked slowly up the stage, extended his arms, propped up his trumpet and began to play "It's a Small World" and "Limelight." His c...
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Apple store coming to Naperville in mid-AugustJun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Not even the recession is turning down the volume on the iPod. Apple plans to open a new store this summer in downtown Naperville. The company will open a store in mid...
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Ace sets new board of directorsJun 03, 2009 11:00 pm - OAK BROOK - Ace Hardware retailers James Hatcher III and Lori Terpstra were re-elected to Ace Hardware Corp.'s board of directors at the retailer-owned cooperative's ann...
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Gallagher acquires Nourse brokerage to expand on West CoastMay 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the world's fourth-largest insurance broker, acquired Nourse Insurance Brokers Inc. to expand sales of coverage to businesses and wealthy indi...
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Naperville honors small businessesMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - After nine years of helping people who are training for races, Naperville Running Company had the endurance to make it to the winner's podium itself. The business owned ...
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Gallagher acquires SellersMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - ITASCA - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Friday announced the acquisition of Sellers Group LLC in The Woodlands, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Establishe...
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Butcher, baker, candy maker all leading downtown Lombard backMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Downtown Lombard is coming back to life. The bakery, candy store and cafe - all closed for a while - are back. A new butcher shop is open, and a women's clothing store i...