 |  | | Current News | | |  | | Senate committee sends minimum-wage hike to the floor | SPRINGFIELD — A plan to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to more than $10 per hour passed a Senate committee Wednesday, despite protests from business owners who said it will harm their ability to stay afloat in a tough economy.
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| Developers announce new Chicago office tower | CHICAGO — Developers have announced plans for a new office building on the western edge of Chicago's business district, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls that a sign of confidence in the city's economy.
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| Sears Holdings posts 1Q profit, plans spinoff of Canada unit
| HOFFMAN ESTATES— Sears Holdings Corp. said Thursday it returned to a profit in the first quarter as it benefitted from a gain on the sale of underperforming stores.
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|  |  |  | | Suburban People on the Move | | |  | | People on the Move | Bonnie Granskog and Carrie Steuer, sales leaders with Essential Bodywear, recently attended the first annual EBW Summit in Chicago. Read more
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| People on the Move | Asma Farhin recently joined Trustmark Companies in Lake Forest as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for its employer medical and support areas. Read more
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| People on the Move | Greg Woodson recently joined Davisware in West Dundee as the Davisware Systems Engineer. Read more
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