Wheeling Business
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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...
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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 ...