Northbrook Business
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Sara Lee turnaround plan gains momentumAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - Food maker Sara Lee Corp. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit soared, and executives pointed to the success of a turnaround plan that has helped sales rise in nearl...
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Motorola rebuffs dissident investorAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A Florida-based consultant said Wednesday he'll continue his campaign to oust Motorola Chief Executive Ed Zander, despite what he called a brush-off from the Schaumburg ...
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Northbrook-based fund in liquidity crunchAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Sentinel Management Group, which oversees about $1.6 billion in assets, sought Tuesday to prevent clients from withdrawing their cash to avoid having to liquidate invest...
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Changing jobs creates 401(k) decisionAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Summer is often a time of transition. Many employees switch jobs during the summer and many often wonder: Should I let the money I've accumulated in my com...
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Housing values holdAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - The number of homes and condominiums sold during the second quarter continued to slide in the Chicago region, especially in Lake and McHenry counties where sales plunged...
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More companies willing to welcome moms backAug 14, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Gina Thoma is taking a year off work to raise a family, but she's still playing the corporate game. As part of a new program at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the 4...
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Mall stores get ready for fallAug 03, 2007 11:00 pm - As temperatures soar and shoppers spend more time at the pool and less at the mall, retailers are preparing for fall. The summer months are traditionally slower at area ...
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The Revere Group acquires TryarcAug 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Chicago-based technology consulting firm The Revere Group said Thursday it acquired Tryarc LLC, an information technology consulting firm with such clients as NBC Univer...
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McCormick Place unveils west wingAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The massive $882 million McCormick Place West opens today, eight months ahead of schedule and under budget, convention officials said. Mayor Richard Daley and a host of ...
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Kraft Foods grows 3.7 percent in second-quarterAug 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Kraft Foods Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose 3.7 percent on higher sales and lower restructuring charges for the nation's biggest food and beverage mak...