Northbrook Business
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Dominick's parent profit surpasses estimates as tax expenses declineOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Safeway Inc., which has its Dominick's grocery chain based in Oak Brook, Thursday posted third-quarter profit that topped analysts' projections as income-tax expenses dr...
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AAA, state launch new teen driving siteOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - A new teen driving website is expected to help both young drivers and their parents understand the law and learn more about the process of getting a license. Aurora-base...
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Survey: Chicago cooks have time, but aren't the smartestOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - ROSEMONT -- Chicago cooks have the most to cook but aren't as smart about cooking and knives, according to a new survey released today by Chicago Cutlery brand. The stud...
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Slooooow recovery expectedOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Economic forecaster Robert Genetski warned more than 500 members of the suburban business community Thursday to expect to grapple with the economy for a while longer. “...
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Potash evaluating 'several' alternativesOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - NORTHBROOK Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., fending off a $40 billion hostile offer from BHP Billiton Ltd., said it's studying alternatives to the bid amid rising pri...
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Tribune Co. suspends executive over racy e-mailOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - CHICAGO — Tribune Co. is suspending a top executive without pay over an inappropriate e-mail sent to staff. In a memo to employees Wednesday, CEO Randy Michaels says Chi...
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You could pay more to heat your home this winterOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Nicor Gas customers around the suburbs are paying about 13 percent more for natural gas during October, compared to a year ago, according to data submitted by the compan...
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Boeing names Yahyavi to advise suppliers, help AleniaOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Boeing Co. named former 747 program chief Mo Yahyavi as vice president of supply-chain management to advise vendors including Alenia Aeronautica, which has struggled wit...
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Sears expands Toy ShopsOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Hofman Estates-based Sears is opening new Toy Shops within 79 of its existing stores to help kids and parents shop for toys year-round. The Sears Toy Shops offer a hand...
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Arlington Hts. downtown losing design storeOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Design Toscano brought a unique element to downtown Arlington Heights, with its gargoyles, Egyptian sarcophagus coffins and even complete coats of armor, Its gallery win...