Long Grove Business
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Venture startup launches in Hawthorn WoodsMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - A new startup company is beginning efforts aimed at raising capital toward funding a new startup in private equity. Headed by Phillip Benson and based in Hawthorn Woods,...
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CDW study: IT study stagnantMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Rising confidence among IT decision makers about the prospect of economic growth is still not translating into jobs for IT professionals. CDW's IT Monitor, which has bee...
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Buffett cuts Kraft stake after deal he called 'dumb'May 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. lowered its stake in Kraft Foods Inc. in the first quarter as the billionaire opposed the foodmaker's takeover of Cadbury Plc an...
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New supermarket concept proposed in Vernon HillsMay 17, 2010 11:00 pm - A new concept from a Wisconsin-based supermarket chain is being proposed in Vernon Hills. Village trustees on Wednesday are scheduled to learn more about Mariano's Fresh...
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Hefty-maker Pactiv target of Apollo buyoutMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Pactiv Corp., the maker of Hefty trash bags, is in talks to be bought by Apollo Global Management LLC, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. The share...
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Competition emerges for energy serviceMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Brad Boehm of Glenview didn't have any problems with ComEd's power or customer service, but he did want to save money in this tough recession. So, when BlueStar Energy S...
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Kraft, PepsiCo join First Lady's anti-obesity campaignMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - First lady Michelle Obama won pledges today from food and beverage companies including Campbell Soup Co., Kraft Foods Inc., Kellogg Co., General Mills Inc. and PepsiCo I...
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Midwest Bank closed, acquired by FirstMeritMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - The long-faltering Midwest Banc Holdings Inc., parent of Midwest Bank and Trust, was seized by government officials late Friday with FirstMerit Corp. waiting in the wing...
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Qdoba Grill opens eateryMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - VERNON HILLS - Qdoba Mexican Grill has opened at 700 E. Townline Road, Vernon Hills. Michael Pranke, a Wisconsin native, is the owner of the Lake County franchise, bring...
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HSBC declares dividendMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - METTAWA - HSBC Finance Corp. announced Friday that its board of directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company's Series B preferred stock of $0.39...