Cook County Business
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Homeowners in default make tough callFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Amid the moving boxes, tape and markers, Melanie and Steven Fugate felt they wanted it all or nothing. Then reality set it. They wanted full value of their Carol Stream ...
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Nicor to seek rate increase as profit slipsFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville-based Nicor Inc. said Friday it's planning to file for a delivery rate hike in the coming months after posting lower profits during its fourth quarter. The pa...
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Rebates will boost returns sent to IRSFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - The IRS this year could see an additional 25 million returns from special groups of taxpayers who ordinarily don't file. Those people need to file this time to qualify f...
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Governor's business stimulus plan pannedFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Gov. Rod Blagojevich presented his 2009 budget this week seeking a $1.2 billion economic stimulus package for families and businesses. But could it mean pushing more tha...
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Verizon offers new flat rate, unlimited planFeb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - High-end mobile phone user? Tired of overage charges? Verizon Wireless believes it has your solution starting today. The service provider, which has its Midwest headquar...
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Critics say Project Lifeline is 'rhetoric'Feb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Melanie and Steven Fugate have been going through the gut-wrenching foreclosure process on their Carol Stream home. An adjustable rate mortgage didn't do them in; unempl...
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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...