McHenry County Business
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Work begins on Randhurst's new theaterMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Construction on Randhurst's new movie theater began Tuesday with groundbreaking of the AMC Randhurst 12. The 2,000-seat theater will open in a year, replacing the exist...
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Boeing to boost 737 output by 8 percentMay 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Boeing Co. said it will ramp up production on its 737 jet to 34 a month in early 2012 and is studying further increases to meet customer demand for the world's most wide...
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Buffett cuts Kraft stake after deal he called 'dumb'May 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. lowered its stake in Kraft Foods Inc. in the first quarter as the billionaire opposed the foodmaker's takeover of Cadbury Plc an...
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Hospice home opens in JulyMay 17, 2010 11:00 pm - BARRINGTON - Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois plans to open its new Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center for Care in about 45 days. The $18.5 million...
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New supermarket concept proposed in Vernon HillsMay 17, 2010 11:00 pm - A new concept from a Wisconsin-based supermarket chain is being proposed in Vernon Hills. Village trustees on Wednesday are scheduled to learn more about Mariano's Fresh...
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Hefty-maker Pactiv target of Apollo buyoutMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Pactiv Corp., the maker of Hefty trash bags, is in talks to be bought by Apollo Global Management LLC, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. The share...
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Competition emerges for energy serviceMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Brad Boehm of Glenview didn't have any problems with ComEd's power or customer service, but he did want to save money in this tough recession. So, when BlueStar Energy S...
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Kraft, PepsiCo join First Lady's anti-obesity campaignMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - First lady Michelle Obama won pledges today from food and beverage companies including Campbell Soup Co., Kraft Foods Inc., Kellogg Co., General Mills Inc. and PepsiCo I...
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Aerex Pest expands northMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - ROLLING MEADOWS - Aerex Pest Control, based in Rolling Meadows, has expanded into the Kenosha, Racine and Lake Geneva, Wis. area. CEO Richard Kirshner decided to expand ...
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Wheaton boutique expandsMay 14, 2010 11:00 pm - ST. CHARLES - Jeans and a Cute Top Shop expanded from Wheaton into St. Charles. The newest store is at 161 S. First St. Owner Jill Card launched the shop about 14 months...