Wheeling Business
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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...
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First area Goin' Postal shipping services franchise opensFeb 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Irene Robinson recently opened the first Goin' Postal franchise in this area. Robinson offers UPS, FedEx, DHL and postal services at 124 W. Northwest Hwy., near the Euro...
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Wickes falls victim to weaker economyFeb 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Wickes Furniture Co., a U.S. retailer with 37 showrooms in four states, filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors. The company, based in Wheeling, listed debt of be...
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What's next for Motorola?Feb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The potential break up of Motorola Inc. could have a heavy price tag for workers, customers, service providers and even the local economy, experts said Friday. While Mot...
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Icahn pushes for role in control of MotorolaFeb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - One of Motorola Inc.'s strongest and most diligent critics returned Friday to push a slate of proposed board members for the upcoming shareholder's meeting. Billionaire ...
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Motorola may hang up on Razr businessJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - An end of an era could come soon for Motorola Inc. if it sells its legendary mobile phone business. The Schaumburg company said Thursday it is considering strategic move...
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State still shedding factory workersJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois continues to bleed manufacturing jobs, but a survey released Wednesday showed the losses have slowed. The 2008 Illinois Manufacturers Directory, published by Ev...
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Motorola explores breakup of companyJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Motorola Inc. announced today it is considering a sale of its beleaguered Mobile Devices business. "All of our businesses have exceptional people, products and intellect...