Anna Marie Kukec
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McDonald's to cut 63 workers in Oak BrookJan 07, 2015 1:05 pm - Oak Brook-based McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday it plans to lay off 63 workers at its headquarters. Company executives said last October during its third-quarter earnin...
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UL offers consumers a one-stop for safety issues, recallsJan 06, 2015 12:01 am - Northbrook-based UL, a safety science company, has launched SafeBee.com, a website that warehouses countless product recalls, alerts, reports on various topics and other...
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After 29 years in distribution, Palatine man focuses on dogsJan 05, 2015 4:00 am - For 29 years, Brad “Casey” Howe of Palatine was a sales distributor of live lobster from the East Coast. He was known as Casey the lobster man. He obtained the lobster ...
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10 notable suburban business people of 2014Dec 29, 2014 12:00 am - Not too many jobs allow you the golden opportunity of talking to so many innovators. This year, I've had the honor to talk with many, including these 10 notable people: ...
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Experts: Wearable tech, connections to our stuff are likely 2015 trendsDec 26, 2014 4:30 am - Wearable technology, more connections with your house and car, and faster speeds continue to dominate the hottest technologies expected in the new year, according to sub...
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Leva finds sweet spot by expanding Long Grove ConfectioneryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - When Craig Leva was 21, he didn't have a penny in his pocket, but that didn't stop him from traveling to Israel, Europe and elsewhere. With a study abroad program and a ...
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Following IT breaches, Jewel scanning driver's licenses irk customersDec 22, 2014 12:00 am - When Alex Oksengendler and his wife, Olga, of Buffalo Grove picked up some alcohol at their local Jewel-Osco store, they were asked for their driver's licenses. While bo...
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Ebuzz: Outlet allows Wi-Fi to give you a smarter homeDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - Editor's note: Story was updated to reflect new information. When Naperville-based Grid Connect last year debuted a line of Wi-Fi sensors, consumers were able to co...
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Accident leads to new road in life for executiveDec 15, 2014 5:11 am - In the blink of an eye, or a text of a word, the world of Erin Doyle of Downers Grove changed forever. But she's still eager to keep changing to make her future brighter...
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Allstate's Parking Reminder tool helps navigate crowded parking lotsDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Northbrook-based Allstate relaunched its mobile app and added a new Parking Reminder tool to help you find your car in a crowded parking lot. The Parking Reminder tool ...