Cook County Business
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Sears Holdings earns $26 million in first quarterMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings Corp. says it reversed a year-ago loss and posted a profit of $26 million in the first quarter. The earnings announced Thursday amou...
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Will buyout offer save President's suitmaker?May 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Officials at Wells Fargo & Company remained mum Wednesday about a new buyout bid for Chicago-based suitmaker Hart Schaffner & Marx. London-based Emerisque has offered mo...
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Workers at Obama suit maker await word on offerMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Dozens of lawmakers are askingTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to pressure creditors of Hartmarx Corp. to allow the sale of the struggling menswear maker. The 120-yea...
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Hot dog wars: Sara Lee sues Oscar Mayer over adMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The hot dog wars have begun. And just in time for the holiday cookout. Downers Grove-based Sara Lee Corp., parent of Ball Park brand hot dogs, filed a federal lawsuit on...
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Barilla launches photo contest with college tuition as first prizeMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Barilla, a pasta and sauce maker with U.S. headquarters in Bannockburn, is partnering with actress Lori Loughlin to help provide tips for getting kids involved in mealti...
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Banco Popular restates commitment to Rosemont, despite cutting jobsMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Puerto Rico-based Popular Inc., the parent of Banco Popular, says it remains committed to its North American headquarters in Rosemont, despite streamlining that has elim...
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Kane County sees slight glimmer of hope in rebounding constructionMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Construction activity in Kane County may be experiencing a slight rebound from the downward spiral it's been in since last year. The development department told a count...
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New fuel rules may help BorgWarner, Johnson ControlsMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Auto parts makers BorgWarner Inc. and Johnson Controls Inc. may benefit from President Barack Obama's new fuel-economy standards as car companies seek more components th...
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Lake County college to host job fair ThursdayMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The College of Lake County is holding one of the biggest job fairs in the area from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Grayslake campus. The event takes place in the ...
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Workers hopeful Des Plaines suitmaker won't be liquidatedMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Workers at a suburban suitmaker say they hope a new offer for the company will avoid liquidation. Union officials said Wednesday that London-based Emerisque has offered ...