Northbrook Business
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IRS employee wins yearlong mall shopping spreeFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - When Roseann Kiddell learned she won a $20,000 yearlong shopping spree, her first thought was, "What will I buy," and the second was, "How much will I owe?" Kiddell, who...
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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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Allstate to resolve hurricane disputeFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - NORTHBROOK -- Allstate Corp. will restore insurance coverage for hundreds of customers and pay $250,000 to resolve disputes over cancellation of south Louisiana homeowne...
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High Court rejects Allstate appealFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - NORTHBROOK -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Northbrook-based Allstate Corp.'s challenge to a Texas law that restricts insurance company ownership of auto collisi...
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Aon tops list of 'Power Brokers'Feb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - NORTHBROOK -- Trade publication Risk & Insurance Magazine recognized 41 risk management executives from Aon Corp. as "Power Brokers" in the publication's annual list of ...
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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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Movers and shakersFeb 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Paul Hemmer Cos., an Aurora-based real estate development, construction and building services firm, hired veteran broker Bill Fleener of Downers Grove as a senior sales ...
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Revell to sell Star Wars modelsFeb 15, 2008 10:00 pm - NORTHBROOK -- Revell Friday announced its exclusive license to distribute SnapTite model kits for Star Wars. Some of the Star Wars kits available at Target, hobby stores...
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Allstate sees chance for more customersFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - NORTHBROOK -- Allstate Corp., the second-largest U.S. auto insurer, will have "more flexibility" to raise rates as competitors stop cutting prices, Chief Executive Offic...
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Critics say Project Lifeline is 'rhetoric'Feb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Melanie and Steven Fugate have been going through the gut-wrenching foreclosure process on their Carol Stream home. An adjustable rate mortgage didn't do them in; unempl...