Oak Brook Business
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ICC judge recommends Nicor get half the hikeFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nicor Gas could see its delivery rate hike request get cut in half. Administration law judges on Tuesday recommended to the Illinois Commerce Commission...
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Our financial panel tells us what they think of Obama's stimulus planFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - While several suburban residents applaud President Obama for his drive to boost the economy, some are concerned about certain parts of the stimulus plan or question how ...
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McDonald's January sales soar on Dollar MenuFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant company, said global sales rose 7.1 percent in January, topping analysts' estimates, as consumers sought less expensive ...
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Movers & shakersFeb 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin-based Sherman Health announced the addition of Pamela Walker of Batavia as its new emergency department director. Walker has 20 years experience as an emergency de...
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Judges question legality of $25 mil. punishment in Walgreens caseFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - An Illinois appeals court questioned Tuesday whether it is legal to order Walgreens to pay $25 million as punishment on top of $6.1 million in compensation for the death...
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Beanie Babies maker renames Sasha, Malia dollsFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The toy company that makes the popular Beanie Babies is retiring the names "Marvelous Malia" and "Sweet Sasha" from its Ty Girlz collection. CEO Ty Warner of Oak Brook-b...
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Cramer recommends McDonald'sJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - McDonald's Corp., the world's biggest restaurant chain, was recommended by CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer because of the company's management. "McDonald's is the bes...
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McDonald's 4Q profit falls due to year-ago benefitJan 25, 2009 10:00 pm - McDonald's says its profit dropped 23 percent in the fourth quarter due to a tax benefit that inflated year-ago results, but strong same-store sales helped the hamburger...
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Microsoft to slash 5,000 jobs, misses on 2Q profitJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it is cutting 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months -- more than 5 percent of its work force -- a sign of how badly even the bigges...
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Beanie Babies maker sells Sasha, Malia dollsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - The company that makes the popular Beanie Babies is hoping for two more big winners with dolls named "Sweet Sasha" and "Marvelous Malia." But, no, the names do not refer...