Oak Brook Business
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American Express to acquire Itasca's AccertifyNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - American Express today announced it has agreed to acquire Itasca-based Accertify Inc., a provider of solutions that help merchants combat fraudulent online and other car...
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Wireless carriers gear up with aggressive plansNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - U.S. Cellular has stepped up its aggressive marketing and promotions just before the start of the holiday shopping season. The Chicago-based wireless provider this week ...
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145 jobs at risk as bidders seek Naperville hotelNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - About 145 jobs hang in the balance as two bidders apparently seek to buy the Holiday Inn Select in Naperville, which has been in foreclosure. The hotel's management firm...
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McDonald's Europe head Denis Hennequin resignsNov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - The head of McDonald's Europe, Denis Hennequin, will resign at the end of the month to become CEO of Accor Hotel Group, the restaurant chain said Wednesday. Hennequin's ...
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Landry's to buy Claim Jumper restaurantsNov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Claim Jumper Restaurants LLC, the operator of a chain of 45 western-themed restaurants, received approval at a hearing yesterday to sell the business to Landry's Restaur...
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Nicor reports flat earningsNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Nicor Inc.'s third-quarter earnings were flat as stronger results at the natural-gas company's distribution business were offset by a decline at its shipping segment. P...
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Cicero's, H3 form allianceOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Cicero's Development Corp., a commercial renovation company, and H3 Global Companies Technology Practice, a provider of technology infrastructure services, today announc...
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Caterpillar's new CEO adds chairman titleOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- Caterpillar Inc.'s new CEO Doug Oberhelman is now also chairman of the board at the world's largest maker of mining and construction equipment. Oberhelman beca...
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Microsoft readies Oak Brook store for Thursday's grand openingOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Tech fans will have yet another toy store to revel in as the upcoming holiday season approaches. Microsoft Corp. opens its 4,400-square-foot retail store in Oak Brook Ce...
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McKesson to acquire U.S. Oncology in $2.16 bil. dealOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson Corp. said Monday it will acquire US Oncology in an all-cash deal it valued at $2.16 billion. McKesson, a San Francisco medical company that sp...