Cook County Business
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Baxter: Deaths not caused by heparin blood thinnerMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Baxter International Inc.'s blood thinner heparin didn't cause deaths at a Delaware hospital, according to the company's investigation. Three reports of patients with bl...
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Agrium CEO: CF shareholders need to force saleMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Agrium Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wilson said his company's bid for CF Industries Holdings Inc. will die unless shareholders at the rival fertilizer producer pres...
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Streamwood-based Kirk Corp. files for Chapter 11May 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Buyers of Kirk Homes in Hoffman Estates, Lakemoor, Woodstock and Bolingbrook were told Wednesday that they can still close on their new homes despite a Chapter 11 filing...
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Schaumburg-based Pliant's reorganization hits roadblockMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The reorganization plan for Pliant Corp. hit a roadblock in the form of what the creditors' committee believes to be a superior offer from Apollo Management LP. Pliant, ...
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First American Bank opens new branch in Elk Grove VillageMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - ELK GROVE VILLAGE - First American Bank opened a branch in Elk Grove Village at 721 Meacham Road, just south of Biesterfield. A grand opening celebration will take plac...
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Verizon sells land lines for $5.3 billionMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Verizon Communications Inc. said Wednesday it reached a deal to sell scattered phone service areas outside its main Northeastern and Californian territories ...
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Nicor breaks ground on Des Plaines facilityMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Nicor Gas held a ground breaking ceremony for its new Des Plaines regional facility on Wednesday, April 29. The ceremony was held at the lot that will house the new fac...
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Akorn reports hike in quarterly revenueMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - BUFFALO GROVE - Akorn Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, Tuesday reported total revenue for the first quarter was $22 million, versus $14.5 million in the first q...
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Elgin welcomes laser firmMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Many, many years ago, Elgin was the "City to Watch." Now, one could argue its on the cutting edge. Mazak Optonics on Tuesday unveiled its new North American headquarters...
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McDonald's inks promotional dealMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Oak Brook-based McDonald's and Twentieth Century Fox announced its new global partnership surrounding the studio's calendar of blockbuster movies through 2010. The multi...