St. Charles Business
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Home prices fall in Chicago despite gains nationwideDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Home prices rose for the fifth month in a row in October, but the recovery continues to be uneven with only 11 of the 20 metro areas tracked showing gains. T...
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They're working for a living ... on Christmas DayDec 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Christmas is here - and as we celebrate, let's give a thought to those hardworking folks who are still on the job, helping to make it a happy and safe holiday for all. G...
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Shopping at the last minute? Here are some tipsDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - I'm not usually a last-minute shopper. Typically, I have all of my gifts wrapped and under the tree by now. But I know there are plenty of you procrastinators out there ...
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Local home sales soar, up for third straight monthDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Extraordinary government efforts to stabilize the housing market are paying off. What happens when the help runs out is anyone's guess. Sales of previously ...
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Caterpillar unveils new electric tractorDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - PEORIA -- Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled the first-of-its-kind electric drive track-type tractor. Locally, Caterpillar has operations in Montgomery. At a ceremony Tuesday...
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Laid off Caterpillar workers may get jobs backDec 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of bulldozers and excavators, aims to bring back some laid-off workers next year as sales improve, said Chief Executive Offic...
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Christmas lights in short supply on suburban shelvesDec 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Suburban residents looking to add an extra strand of Christmas lights to the tree or replace burned out icicles hanging from the roof may be out of luck. Retailers are f...
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Caterpillar plans to boost debtDec 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. plans to sell $250 million of 3-year senior notes as soon as today, according to a person familiar with the offering. Locally, Cat h...
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Payton family ends Aurora Roundhouse partnershipDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Walter Payton was known as "Sweetness," but a business deal that brought the beloved Bears' running back great pride sure soured after his tragic death 10 years ago. Hi...
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MB Financial closes some Benchmark locationsDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - MB Financial Bank said Monday it intends to close and consolidate some of the five Benchmark Bank locations in the next 30 to 60 days. While the 110-year-old Benchmark r...