Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Avalon model has a steering problem

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Not-for-profits and small, independent businesses of 50 or fewer employees are eligible for hardship assistance with utility bills through a program announced Thursday by Ameren Illinois

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Sales for second quarter 2010 were $229.7 million, an increase of 11 percent compared to the second quarter of 2009

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The company expects a full-year profit of $2.55 to $2.75 per share, compared with its earlier estimate of $2.25 to $2.60 a share

Monday, July 26, 2010

Bob Dudley would be the first American to run the company

Monday, July 26, 2010

"The quality of (regional) wine is a lot better than almost 10 years ago," said Steve Tindle, wine and spirits director of a Chicago restaurant

Sunday, July 25, 2010

The two companies are working on a new leadership team for the combined company, which will be based in Chicago

Friday, July 23, 2010

Rate remains higher than 2009 and spikes back up from May, Adams County still about 3,000 jobs short from where it was five years ago

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

Revenues up 3 percent from 2009

Thursday, July 22, 2010

About 79% of the state’s businesses that employ fewer than 25 workers, or 159,900 companies, are eligible for a tax credit of up to 35% of their employees’ premiums

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The unemployment rate fell in most states in June, mainly because more people gave up searching for work and were no longer counted

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Fees only are charged to economy-class passengers on domestic flights

Monday, July 19, 2010

Center Stage Music will offer lessons beginning in September

Monday, July 19, 2010

Quinn signs law to help farmers with electronic equipment needed to use state assistance

Saturday, July 17, 2010

The sale price, which didn't include land or buildings, was $3 million

Friday, July 16, 2010

Funding is intended to pay for research on crop yields, livestock productivity and veterinary medicine

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Under the agreement, Big River will use its fishery in Pearl to process, package and ship carp to Zhuochen for resale

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Almost half of the increase came from the new Powerball game in Illinois, which made $43 million in its first year

Monday, July 12, 2010

25 employees affected, nearly 9 percent of company's workforce

Monday, July 12, 2010

David Salen takes over Quincy operations, Ron Schildt moves to Titan International corporate

Monday, July 12, 2010

As Illinoisans try to manage their own finances -- worried about getting jobs, keeping the ones they have, or paying bills despite not getting raises -- the state's economy is shaping up as a key issue in the race for governor

Sunday, July 11, 2010

SIU's David Gilbert sought to show that electronics might be to blame for the problem in Toyotas - the world's largest automaker tried to cast doubt on his findings

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Patent company NTP Inc. is suing Apple, Google, Microsoft, HTC, Motorola and LG, claiming infringement of the same patents that were at issue in its suit against Research In Motion

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Holiday will run from August 6 to August 15, computers not eligible

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

More than 40,000 unionized state workers got a pay raise last Thursday

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Under law, the USPS is limited to increases no more than the rate of inflation. The agency is allowed to seek a larger increase in unusual circumstances

Monday, July 5, 2010

A southern Illinois telephone company is to receive $7.4 million in grant and loan money to help expand access to high-speed Internet in the region

Saturday, July 3, 2010

In the latest and sharpest sign yet that the economic recovery may be losing momentum, private employers added a meager 83,000 jobs in June and reduced the average work hours and earnings of all employees

Friday, July 2, 2010

Company adds to European operations

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Republican opponent says Congressman is voting to end bailouts after he voted for them

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The ethanol lobby is increasingly making the scene unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico a backdrop for the nation's energy debate

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose for the second time in three weeks last week, signaling that layoffs are rising

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The overall price gains highlight the impact of the federal tax credits for homebuyers at the start of the traditionally strong spring selling season

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Ten percent tax takes effect Thursday

Monday, June 28, 2010

Hospital corporation says it is committing 'resources and expertise' to new athletic training endeavor

Monday, June 28, 2010

It's a small trend in Illinois that reflects the growing interest in organic food consumption

Sunday, June 27, 2010

The companies patched up their differences and announced a new deal earlier this month

Saturday, June 26, 2010

GOP governor candidate says Illinois rate should be set at federal level

Friday, June 25, 2010

The Commerce Department says that gross domestic product rose by 2.7 percent, less than the 3 percent estimate released last month

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Warehouse expansion could add 20 jobs

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

New census estimates for 2009 highlight the continuing effects of the recession on the nation’s cities

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

FDA officials have said the changes are necessary because people mistakenly believe that "light" cigarettes are healthier than others

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The company said the new plan, "the Chicago Community Investment Partnership" will lead to 10,000 Wal-Mart jobs in Chicago and 2,000 unionized construction jobs

Monday, June 21, 2010

Dutch paintmaker Akzo Nobel NV said Monday it has agreed to sell its starches arm to Westchester-based Corn Products International for around $1.3 billion

Sunday, June 20, 2010

It was the first time since August 2006 the company has reported year-over-year growth in North America machine sales

Saturday, June 19, 2010

What you could buy free of the 5 percent share of sales tax would be limited

Friday, June 18, 2010

Program takes action following cuts at John Wood Community College

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Although much of the growth is attributed to Census 2010 employment, significant job growth continued in several major industry sectors

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Madigan announced her office will look into whether Google violated privacy laws when they collected personal information from Illinois resident while they were gathering data for its popular Street View service