Northbrook Business
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Gen X outspends younger buyers onlineDec 31, 2010 10:00 pm - In the last week, 65-year-old Joe Cesario of Arlington Heights downloaded the movie “Wall Street” onto his home computer. He's also downloaded thousands of songs onto hi...
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Suburban chambers hold networking breakfastDec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Ten local chambers of commerce are holding a multi-chamber networking breakfast 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Château Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Regis...
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More mobile options for hot technology in new yearDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Viewing more TV programs on your mobile device, using smartphones to quickly pay for merchandise, and tags that will help you find items faster in stores are among the t...
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Groupon raises $500 millionDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Groupon Inc., the daily-deal coupon site based in Chicago, has raised more than half the funds in a financing round that could generate as much as $950 million. The equi...
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Clothing recyclers hoping to target ElginDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Adrian Chavira and Fernando Vargas learned something new Wednesday, and they weren't even in school. The lesson: Clothing can be recycled. The location: The West Chicago...
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Area hotels to remain open while in bankruptcyDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - A group of 22 budget hotels — including ones in Elk Grove Village, Naperville and Prospect Heights — will remain open while lawyers fight behind the scenes to allow them...
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Martha Stewart anti-bedbug patent case dismissedDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. reached a settlement with a Northbrook company over claims that its anti-bedbug mattress covers infringed a patent, according to cou...
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Beloved Elgin businesswoman Keeney leaves legion of friendsDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - People who best knew Patricia Keeney, whose family-owned store has been in Elgin for more than a century, say she didn't mind giving her opinion. She gave it to you stra...
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Starbucks denies Kraft performed 'well' under distribution dealDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Starbucks Corp. denied Kraft Foods Inc.'s claim that the foodmaker has performed “exceptionally well” under an agreement that Kraft claims gives it exclusive rights to s...
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Allstate sues Countrywide over toxic investmentDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Allstate Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against Countrywide Financial Corp. over $700 million in toxic mortgage-backed securities that the insurer bought ...