Oak Brook Business
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New Nalco CEO eyes overseas growthFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nalco Holding Co. -- one of the world's oldest and largest water chemical firms -- said Wednesday it hired a new chief executive with an aggressive eye ...
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McDonald's may sell the most bondsFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - OAK BROOK -- McDonald's Corp. plans to raise $2.25 billion by selling bonds in the company's biggest debt offering. The world's largest restaurant company is splitting t...
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Tellabs stays in-house with new CEOFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Employees of Tellabs Inc. Tuesday were introduced to their new chief executive officer, this time one of their own. Naperville resident Robert W. Pullen, a 23-year veter...
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Siemens slashes telecom businessFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - MUNICH, Germany -- Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG will cut 7,000 jobs from its corporate telecommunications unit, Siemens Enterprise Networks, officials with knowled...
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Homeowners in default make tough callFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Amid the moving boxes, tape and markers, Melanie and Steven Fugate felt they wanted it all or nothing. Then reality set it. They wanted full value of their Carol Stream ...
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Movers and shakersFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Stephen Pleimling of Downers Grove, president of Community Bank of Western Springs, was named to the Senior Home Sharing Inc. board of directors. Pleimling is also the b...
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Nicor to seek rate increase as profit slipsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nicor Inc. said Friday it's planning to file for a delivery rate hike in the coming months after posting lower profits during its fourth quarter. The pa...
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Rebates will boost returns sent to IRSFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - The IRS this year could see an additional 25 million returns from special groups of taxpayers who ordinarily don't file. Those people need to file this time to qualify f...
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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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Ace lays off 20 at Oak Brook facilityFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - OAK BROOK -- Ace Hardware Corp. confirmed Wednesday it has cut 20 employees at its Oak Brook headquarters, effective immediately. The jobs were in "various support areas...