Anna Marie Kukec
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'Local' produce may not be as homegrown as you thinkAug 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The trend toward eating locally grown produce has been an economic boon for farmers markets in many suburbs and even has grocery store produce sections adding more offer...
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New website offers tools for small entrepreneurs, job seekersAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Entrepreneurs have another tool to improve their businesses after this week's launch of budgetpreneur.com, aimed at providing free or low-cost resources that also can he...
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Olympic gymnast hopes to 'empower' girls, with clothing lineAug 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Nastia Liukin said she always worked hard to set herself apart. She did that by earning five medals, including the coveted gold, for her gymnastic routines at the 2008 O...
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Consumer wallets, air conditioners take a pounding during heat waveAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - The wilting heat wave also is taking aim at wallets and air conditioners across the suburbs. Both are taking a pounding as temperatures soar into the 90s and the heat in...
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U.S. Cellular takes new Android phones into battleAug 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Chicago-based U.S. Cellular is taking aim against Verizon Wireless and other providers as it introduces more Android-based smartphones to its lineup. This week, U.S. Cel...
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Foreclosures continue to soar in Illinois, defying nationwide trendAug 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Foreclosures in Illinois soared about 35 percent higher in July compared to a year ago, keeping the state in the top 10 with the biggest monthly increase nationwide, acc...
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First Choice boosts capitalAug 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Geneva-based First Choice Bank said Tuesday that it has signed a consent order with the state and FDIC to boost its capitalization to about $11 million. The bank, which ...
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Lisle man, DuPage Co. companies accused in pyramid schemeAug 09, 2010 11:00 pm - A Lisle man and his Oakbrook Terrace-based insurance companies were accused of running a pyramid scheme that cheated more than 120 investors of at least $20 million. The...
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Small boost on tax holiday's first morningAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Harry Barkelar, general manager of Sears in Woodfield Shopping Mall, started his work force 4 hours earlier than normal - at 6 a.m. - to open the doors Friday for back-t...
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Cook County offers online help for those in foreclosureAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The Cook County Circuit Court's Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program this week launched online help for people facing the foreclosure of their homes. If you're part of...