Kendall County Business
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Gen X outspends younger buyers onlineDec 31, 2010 10:00 pm - In the last week, 65-year-old Joe Cesario of Arlington Heights downloaded the movie “Wall Street” onto his home computer. He's also downloaded thousands of songs onto hi...
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Home Smart furniture in Aurora going out of businessDec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Home Smart Furniture in Aurora is going out of business. "The decision to close the store has been a difficult one. We have enjoyed being part of the neighborhood in Aur...
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Sara Lee accepts deal for shoe care businessDec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Sara Lee Corp. Friday said it has received a binding offer from SC Johnson to acquire Sara Lee's global shoe care business, including brands Kiwi, Kiwi Kleen, Bama, Tana...
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Otto, D300 work together to give students a head startDec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Otto Engineering, the largest employer in Carpentersville, is teaming up with Community Unit Community Unit District 300 to give a couple of graduating seniors a head st...
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Elgin says goodbye to Patricia KeeneyDec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Patricia Keeney was a woman of contradictions. Friends said she was brash, pushy and “had no filter,” when it came to giving her opinions and to fighting for a better do...
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More mobile options for hot technology in new yearDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Viewing more TV programs on your mobile device, using smartphones to quickly pay for merchandise, and tags that will help you find items faster in stores are among the t...
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Clothing recyclers hoping to target ElginDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Adrian Chavira and Fernando Vargas learned something new Wednesday, and they weren't even in school. The lesson: Clothing can be recycled. The location: The West Chicago...
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Customers say goodbye to Elgin institution, Keeney'sDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Charlene Sligting-Doud made what is likely one of the last purchases at Keeney's Sporting Goods, which closed up shop — for now — after ...
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Area hotels to remain open while in bankruptcyDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - A group of 22 budget hotels — including ones in Elk Grove Village, Naperville and Prospect Heights — will remain open while lawyers fight behind the scenes to allow them...
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DuPage OKs deal with Motorola for emergency radiosDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - A radio system that would allow police, fire and emergency personnel throughout DuPage County to communicate seamlessly is a step closer to becoming a reality. Members o...