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McDonald's returns to profitability in 2nd-quarter
AP Business WriterConsumers helped bring McDonald's Corp. back to profitability in the second quarter by spending on breakfast biscuits, new chicken sandwiches and drinks despite the tough economy in the U.S. The results Wednesday appeared to ease some concerns that...Tags: Real Estate Sales, Sales, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Flowers, Candy, Flowers and Gifts
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ASK TOM WHY
Dear Tom, I am in charge of planning an annual summer party, and it has rained the last few summers on the weekend chosen. Historically, which weekends in July and August it is least likely to rain? —Bob Haza, Oak Brook Dear Bob, When it...Tags: Weather Reports, Chicago Weather
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McDonald's drive-through speaker disturbs couple's sleep
Chicago Tribune reporterThere are nights when the drive-through speaker is so loud, it wakes up John and Patricia Andersen from their slumber. "Welcome to McDonald's, can I help you?" Patricia said, reciting the greeting she has come to loathe. Then come the orders, each...Tags: House, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Transportation
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New DuPage County tech park looking for tenants
Chicago Tribune reporterAfter a splashy grand opening under a ballroom-size tent, the DuPage County National Technology Park in West Chicago is now landscaped, lighted, paved with three miles of roads and circled by 130 miles of underground fiber-optic lines (with room for 20...Tags: Northern Illinois University, Rental Service, Employment Opportunities, Argonne National Laboratory, House Building
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Neighbors lament rail yard's fast track
Special to the Chicago TribuneA plan for a massive intermodal rail facility in Joliet has won the backing of city planners despite pleas for more time from neighboring homeowners who want to sell their land to the developer. The proposed rail yard and industrial complex now goes to...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation, Crete, Joliet
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Republic trashes rival's takeover bid
Associated PressHARTFORD, Conn.—The trash talking has begun. In a stinging letter Friday, garbage hauler Republic Services Inc. rejected an unsolicited $6.19 billion cash offer from larger rival Waste Management Inc., saying the proposal "seriously undervalues"...Tags: Waste Management and Pollution Control, Prices, Charity, Stocks, Waste Management Incorporated
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Federal Signal to sell E-One fire-rescue subsidiary
Tribune reporterFederal Signal Corp. said late Wednesday that it has agreed to sell its E-One fire-rescue subsidiary to a buyout group that includes E-One management, for about $20 million. The Oak Brook maker of street sweepers, sewer-cleaning equipment and other...Tags: Ocala, Federal Signal Corporation
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McDonald's sued over drive-through policy
Associated PressA hearing-impaired woman is suing McDonald's Corp. for violating the federal American with Disabilities Act after she allegedly was denied service at one of the Oak Brook-based company's drive-throughs in Nebraska. Karen Tumeh of Lincoln, Neb., says in...Tags: McDonald's Corp.
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Religion events in the west suburbs
BARTLETT Living Lord Lutheran Church will hold a worship series, "RetroActive," at 7 p.m. July 27 in the church, 1044 Congress Drive. "Retro" means getting back to basics and "active" means actively worshiping God. The services will feature speakers...Tags: La Grange, Warrenville, Park National Corporation, Lutheran, Christianity
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Oh, sing a song of special sauce
New York Times News ServiceThe year was 1974: Gas prices were high, inflation was rampant and an unpopular Republican occupied the White House. McDonald's introduced a spirit-lifting jingle: "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed...Tags: Ceremonies, The White House, Society, New York Times, McDonald's Corp.
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