McHenry County Business
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Suburban women entrepreneurs seek to clean up with new businessFeb 27, 2012 5:00 am - Two suburban women were in search of making their lives simpler and less cluttered and ended up creating a business. Mary Beth Wright of St. Charles and Donelle Duva...
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Pramaggiore takes reins at ComEdFeb 26, 2012 11:00 pm - ComEd Monday said that Anne R. Pramaggiore, a Barrington resident, has become its president and chief executive officer, an appointment first announced on Sept. 9. The l...
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Restaurants a popular choice on Libertyville's business menuFeb 23, 2012 11:00 pm - As best as Maria Mandarino can tell, the old building in downtown Libertyville where she has been spending much of her free time likely was built in the 1920s. But it is...
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Sears to close six stores in Illinois, more elsewhereFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings posted a fourth-quarter loss of $2.4 billion on Thursday, then said it will close 15 additional Sears and Kmart stores and nine Grea...
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Arlington Heights man claims employer fired him for jury dutyFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - An Arlington Heights man’s claim he lost his job as an electronics sales associate because of jury duty has merit, a federal judge said in a ruling this month. Chief Jud...
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Elgin OKs small business incubator planFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Elgin City Council members' commitment to interest subsidies for a proposed small business incubator will give the project life. Steve Knisely, owner of THKFL Inc., sai...
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Historic Geneva gas station could be demolishedFeb 20, 2012 10:00 pm - The owner of a historically significant former service station in Geneva wants to demolish the building, to make way for a bank drive-through. St. Charles Bank and Trust...
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Aurora dancer helps kids, even those who cannot payFeb 20, 2012 5:00 am - Lynn Kuti of Aurora has studied ballet and dance under masters from the Russian Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and even the June Taylor Dancers, but her passion focuses...
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Incentives fuel sales tax boost in Vernon HillsFeb 17, 2012 4:30 am - An incentive-driven upswing in sales tax and strong financial bottom line bode well for Vernon Hills, according to longtime Mayor Roger Byrne. The introduction of afford...
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Nicor gives energy grants to Northwest Community, Elgin manufacturerFeb 16, 2012 11:00 pm - Nicor Gas has awarded rebate checks to a pair of suburban businesses that have made serious efforts to protect the environment. Nicor presented Multifilm Packaging Corp...