Woodridge Business
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Look for a better deal, consumer group urges as AT&T hikes land line phone ratesJan 17, 2011 12:00 am - Elizabeth Krehmeyer of Mundelein had AT&T land line phone service, then switched to Comcast’s Triple Play for phone, Internet and cable TV service. As prices went up, sh...
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What goes up, won't go down this yearJan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - Just keep that wallet handy. Whipsawed consumers — facing a 66 percent Illinois income tax increase just as the nation climbs out of recession — now need to brace for pr...
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Drop in foreclosures here just temporary, firm saysJan 12, 2011 11:00 pm - The pullback of lenders due to government investigations into their documentation and procedures on foreclosures temporarily lowered the foreclosure rates in Illinois an...
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Business leaders bash extra corporate tax burdensJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Martin Matushek, a co-owner of West Dundee-based M2 Polymer Technologies Inc., sees the writing on the wall for businesses. Growth? More jobs? Here in Illinois? Forget i...
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West Suburban Showcase looking for expo exhibitorsJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - West Suburban Showcase is hosting its fourth Biennial expo -- a business to consumer expo. Limited exhibitor space is available now as categories will closeout. Early...
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Tribune buys Naperville MagazineJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — The Tribune Co. said Tuesday that its Chicago subsidiary has acquired Naperville Magazine, a lifestyle monthly devoted to the suburb of the same name. The med...
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Jimmy John's switches to clover sproutsJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Jimmy John's is replacing alfalfa sprouts with easier-to-clean clover sprouts in response to an 18-state salmonella outbreak linked to the company's alfalfa sprouts. Sin...
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JBS may consider revised takeover offer for Sara LeeJan 08, 2011 10:00 pm - JBS SA, the Brazilian meat processor, is considering making a revised offer to buy Sara Lee Corp. after its bid last month was rejected as too low, according to two peop...
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Bridal showcase tries to ease pre-wedding stressJan 07, 2011 10:00 pm - Jenny Schaeffer said that so far, planning for her December wedding has been “both wonderful and awful.” “I love thinking about the day and all the friends and family wh...
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West Chicago, Warrenville chambers mergeJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - Seeking more influence on local and regional legislative matters, the chambers of commerce in West Chicago and Warrenville are combining forces. The two chambers merged,...