Wheeling Business
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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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Verizon offers new flat rate, unlimited planFeb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - High-end mobile phone user? Tired of overage charges? Verizon Wireless believes it has your solution starting today. The service provider, which has its Midwest headquar...
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Movers and shakersFeb 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Paul Hemmer Cos., an Aurora-based real estate development, construction and building services firm, hired veteran broker Bill Fleener of Downers Grove as a senior sales ...
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Critics say Project Lifeline is 'rhetoric'Feb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Melanie and Steven Fugate have been going through the gut-wrenching foreclosure process on their Carol Stream home. An adjustable rate mortgage didn't do them in; unempl...
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Will 'Mike Z' return to Motorola in Nortel joint venture?Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Mike Zafirovski wasn't called the Ironman for nothing. Now, he may scoop up part of Motorola Inc., a company he once sought to lead. The former Motorola president who pa...
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Motorola unveils network that carries video bloggingFeb 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Video blogging soon could reach the next generation in the Chicago area. It could go high definition. Motorola Inc. demonstrated the ability of its new Long Term Evoluti...
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Is your rebate check really in the mail?Feb 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Now that President Bush likely will sign the economic stimulus bill as early as next week, you're probably wondering what's next. Is our tax rebate check really in the m...
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ComEd plans to push efforts that cut billsFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - ComEd customers may pay more for new conservation programs but could save in the long run, consumer advocates and the utility said Thursday. The Illinois Commerce Commis...
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Wickes to auction assetsFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Wheeling-based Wickes Furniture Co. has abandoned hopes of reorganization and agreed to put itself on the bankruptcy auction block before the end of the month, according...
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Elgin, Hoffman companies announce layoffsFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Layoffs at local firms announced Tuesday reflect changing markets. Elgin-based Ibiden Circuits of America Corp. is laying off 64 people by March, according to the Warn R...