Lombard Business
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McDonald's may sell the most bondsFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - OAK BROOK -- McDonald's Corp. plans to raise $2.25 billion by selling bonds in the company's biggest debt offering. The world's largest restaurant company is splitting t...
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Tellabs stays in-house with new CEOFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Employees of Tellabs Inc. Tuesday were introduced to their new chief executive officer, this time one of their own. Naperville resident Robert W. Pullen, a 23-year veter...
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Siemens slashes telecom businessFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - MUNICH, Germany -- Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG will cut 7,000 jobs from its corporate telecommunications unit, Siemens Enterprise Networks, officials with knowled...
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Homeowners in default make tough callFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Amid the moving boxes, tape and markers, Melanie and Steven Fugate felt they wanted it all or nothing. Then reality set it. They wanted full value of their Carol Stream ...
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Nicor to seek rate increase as profit slipsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nicor Inc. said Friday it's planning to file for a delivery rate hike in the coming months after posting lower profits during its fourth quarter. The pa...
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Rebates will boost returns sent to IRSFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - The IRS this year could see an additional 25 million returns from special groups of taxpayers who ordinarily don't file. Those people need to file this time to qualify f...
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Governor's business stimulus plan pannedFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich presented his 2009 budget this week seeking a $1.2 billion economic stimulus package for families and businesses. But could it mean pushing more tha...
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Veolia, UNESCO sponsor campaignFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - PARIS -- Veolia Environment's international environmental awareness campaign is under way in schools worldwide. In partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scien...
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Verizon offers new flat rate, unlimited planFeb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - High-end mobile phone user? Tired of overage charges? Verizon Wireless believes it has your solution starting today. The service provider, which has its Midwest headquar...
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As foreclosures increase, investors seek opportunitiesFeb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - As Chicago-area foreclosures rise, more real estate investors are looking to profit from the repossessed properties. "If you're an investor, this is the best real estate...