Cook County Business
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Fellowes unveils new shredderJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - ITASCA - In 1990, Fellowes Inc. developed the first personal shredder. Twenty years later, the company, now a leading shredder manufacturer, has announced the launch of ...
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Choose Chicago, high-speed rail fans sayJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Supporters of high-speed rail should know as early as today if the train is heading for Chicago. President Obama is expected to announce how the federal government will ...
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Boeing gets patent on mid-air refueling technologyJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Boeing Co., which is suggesting an aircraft modeled on its 767 would be a good replacement for the Air Force's fleet of aging KC-135 aerial tankers, received a patent re...
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UAL 4Q loss shrinks; business travel picking upJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- United Airlines said business travel is improving, echoing comments from rivals Delta and American, and its fourth-quarter loss was much smaller than a ye...
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In 50-year career, he put Van Driel's on the mapJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - His name never appeared on the storefront, but everyone in Mount Prospect knew Max Ullrich, who ran Van Driel's Medical Surgical supply store for decades. What started a...
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Bankruptcy judge approves Tribune bonusesJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - WILMINGTON, Del. -- A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved bonuses of up to $45 million for hundreds of Tribune Co. managers, including its top 10 executives....
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Convention center pondered for former Lakehurst mall siteJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Could the former Lakehurst Shopping Center site in Waukegan become the home of a $70 million convention center? The multipurpose center would host major conventions, tra...
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Tellabs posts profit, yet cuts 200 workersJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - NAPERVILLE - Tellabs Inc. said Tuesday it posted a healthy profit, yet will cut about 200 jobs as it restructures again. The telecommunications equipment maker said it p...
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Caterpillar 4Q profit tumbles; cautious outlookJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Caterpillar said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit tumbled as demand remained weak, but the maker of mining and construction equipment expects sales to rebound in...
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Boeing 2010 forecast trails estimates on lower outputJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- Boeing Co. surprised investors with a bigger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, and said testing of its two newest planes is on track. Boei...