Kim Mikus
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Local investor's life savings wiped out in bankruptcyJun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Michael Byrne, 81, worked long hours for decades in various businesses to raise his six children. He and his wife, Lucy, paid their bills and set money aside for retirem...
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Apple store coming to Naperville in mid-AugustJun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Not even the recession is turning down the volume on the iPod. Apple plans to open a new store this summer in downtown Naperville. The company will open a store in mid...
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Lombard's senior living community opening this monthJun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Sunrise Senior Living, a provider of senior living services, is expected to open a senior living community later this month at 2210 Fountain Square Drive, Lombard. The ...
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Suburban toys stores say buyers focusing on low costJun 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Suburban toy stores are finding top selling products have one thing in common. The price tags are under $25. While parents trim family budgets, they still find a need to...
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Peapod introduces meals from well-known chefJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Peapod Internet grocer with operations in Lake Zurich is bringing restaurant-caliber meals to customers. Peapod announced it is introducing a collection of six ready-to-...
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Couple offers a taste of the tropics in the suburbsJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - The owners of a suburban business are bringing the topics to customers who may not be able to afford an extravagant vacation this summer. Husband and wife team Patti an...
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Need a job? Staffing firm says these are the skills in demandMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - College graduates who studied engineering, nursing or sales may have an advantage when looking for a job, according to a Manpower survey. These careers are among 10 that...
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Suburban bar & grill owners aim to lure familiesMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The new owners of a West Chicago bar and grill say they have cleaned up the establishment with hopes of bringing back families. Lou Kopinski and Frank Indelli are the ow...
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Red Box plans expansion, hiringMay 27, 2009 11:00 pm - With shoppers watching their wallets during the recession, more people are finding Redbox DVD machines more difficult to pass up. The fully-automated DVD service offers ...
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Great America ready for summer, despite Six Flags' financial woesMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - The financial roller coaster that Six Flags is riding will have no impact on how the Gurnee theme park is run, CEO Mark Shapiro said Tuesday. The New York-based company,...