McHenry County Business
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Abbott recalls infant formula on bug contaminationSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday it is recalling millions of containers of its best-selling Similac infant formula that may be contaminated with insect parts. The volu...
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Shop Halloween stores for costumes, accessoriesSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - They've started creeping up everywhere. And they'll be around through Halloween. So if you're ready to get a head start on your costume and decorations this year, or if ...
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Lake County company that tests NFL players movingSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Wonderlic Inc., a testing firm that works with the National Football League, is moving its corporate offices to Vernon Hills from Libertyville. The family-owned company...
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Abbott to cut 3,000 jobs, but mostly in EuropeSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Abbott Laboratories said Tuesday it will eliminate 3,000 jobs and take almost $1.3 billion in charges over the next two years as it integrates its Solvay pharmaceuticals...
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Chipotle opening restaurant in Round Lake BeachSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Chipotle Mexican Grill, a national chain of burrito restaurants, is pushing ahead with its expansion plan with its newest restaurant set to open in Round Lake Beach. The...
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Mariano's Fresh Market plans to open in PalatineSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Should plans to develop an upscale grocery store go forward, a parking lot is all that will separate Palatine's finest from a mouthwatering spread of espresso drinks, br...
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Citigroup's Student Loan sued over Discover offerSep 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Citigroup Inc.'s Student Loan Corp. was sued by a shareholder who contends he will be shortchanged in a planned $600 million acquisition by Discover Financial Services. ...
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Grainger acquires Solus SecuriteSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Lake Forest-based Grainger announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada's largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener supplies...
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Verizon taps wireless chief as it's next COO, likely next CEOSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Verizon Communications Inc. has named the head of its wireless division, Lowell C. McAdam, as its chief operating officer, the company said Monday, setting ...
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General Growth to pay Hughes heirs $230 millionSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - General Growth Properties Inc. will pay $230 million to some of the heirs of moviemaker and aviation mogul Howard Hughes to settle a dispute over a Las Vegas development...