Lake Forest Business
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ICC judge recommends Nicor get half the hikeFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nicor Gas could see its delivery rate hike request get cut in half. Administration law judges on Tuesday recommended to the Illinois Commerce Commission...
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Grainger plans to cut up to 400 jobs as sales dropFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Declining sales are driving Lake Forest-based Grainger to cut costs and eliminate between 300 and 400 jobs. Grainger reported daily sales declined 9 percent versus Janu...
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Our financial panel tells us what they think of Obama's stimulus planFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - While several suburban residents applaud President Obama for his drive to boost the economy, some are concerned about certain parts of the stimulus plan or question how ...
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Economist paints bleak picture at Lake Co. forumFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Senior Economist William A. Strauss joked that he was thankful there were no children in the Lake County crowd Monday afternoon because some of the economic charts he wa...
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Movers & shakersFeb 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin-based Sherman Health announced the addition of Pamela Walker of Batavia as its new emergency department director. Walker has 20 years experience as an emergency de...
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Tenneco reports wider fourth-quarter net loss of $298 millionFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Tenneco Inc., the world's largest maker of vehicle exhaust systems, posted a wider fourth-quarter loss of $298 million and reduced annual pay for the top 50 executives b...
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Judges question legality of $25 mil. punishment in Walgreens caseFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - An Illinois appeals court questioned Tuesday whether it is legal to order Walgreens to pay $25 million as punishment on top of $6.1 million in compensation for the death...
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Akorn announces management changeJan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - LAKE FOREST - Akorn Inc. announced that Arthur Przybyl, president and chief executive officer, is leaving the company. Pending selection of a new president and CEO, a co...
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What will stimulus plan mean for you? It may still be too early to tellJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - When looking at President Obama's $825 billion economic stimulus plan, it's tempting to dream about all the good it could do here in the suburbs. • Brand-new roads and b...
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Tenneco, Johnson Controls likely gainers in Obama emissions planJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - BorgWarner Inc., Tenneco Inc. and Johnson Controls Inc. may boost sales because of President Barack Obama's move to let California set emissions rules that are stricter ...