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Foreclosure Protest - Next Labor Beat
Chicago and Evanston cablecast info. Starts Thurs nite on CAN in Chicago. CAT Shareholders protest, Chicago Four segments in next Labor Beat show Wells Fargo Foreclosure Protest On CAN TV Chicago cable tv Channel 19: Thurs., July 9, 9:30 pm Fri., July 10, 4:30 pm Thurs., July 16, 9:30 pm Fri., July 17, 4:30 pm On Evanston Cable Channel 6: Mon., ...
Group Pushes for Peoria Charter School
A group of local business leaders and citizens say Peoria needs a Math, Science and Technology Academy.
Deere Russia equipment sales fall 50%
Deere & Co., the world's largest maker of agricultural equipment, said sales in Russia have plunged more than 50 percent this year after the country imposed tariffs and loan limits on foreign farming machinery.
Charter school initiative kick-off is Tuesday
Please join us Tuesday, July 7th at 10am at the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center at 801 Main Street in Peoria, as we announce details on the formation of the Peoria Charter School Initiative .
Caterpillar's Hybrid Bulldozes Fuel Costs
If you thought hybrids were just for cars, think again. Caterpillar Inc. has just introduced the world's first hybrid bulldozer--powered by a diesel engine-assisted electric drive.
Caterpillar brings new 'green' machine to San Diego
Construction equipment maker Caterpillar was in San Diego on Wednesday to show off its new 'green' tractor, the CAT D7E.
JA receives Caterpillar Chairman's Community Service award
Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, located in Peoria Heights, received the 2008 Chairman's Community Service Award from Caterpillar Inc.
Stocks in U.S. Fall on Mortgage Delinquencies, Consumer Confidence Slump
U.S. stocks fell, limiting the biggest quarterly advance for the Standard & Poora s 500 Index since 2003, after consumer confidence unexpectedly slid and delinquencies on the least-risky mortgages more than doubled.
Cap-and-tax job loss chart of the day; Plus: A Senate reading assignment
A reader with deep expertise in the mining industry took the time to break down the House members who voted yes to cap-and-tax on Friday by coal-producing state.
Look Beyond the Usual Suspects for Profits
If you're a dividend enthusiast , the Dividend Aristocrats are probably right up your alley.
MAG Industrial Automation Systems Receives the Caterpillar Inc. SQEP
Quality Magazine reports that MAG Industrial Automation Systems receives the Caterpillar Inc.
Firefly Energy a little dim with details about financial health
Peoria's revolutionary battery company a ' Firefly a ' has hit a bump in the road.
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Caterpillar Launches Blog Via Power Generation Online Community
Caterpillar Inc. launched the first blog within their new Power Generation Online Community.
JOHN HEINZL Saturday, Jun. 20, 2009 03:59AM EDT Caterpillar Inc. CAT - NYSE Friday's close $33.65 U.S., down $4.08 over week Safety tip: Never drink tequila shots before operating a backhoe loader.
Caterpillar touts colon cancer screening program
To improve the quality of colon cancer screening for employees of Caterpillar Inc, Dr.
Choppy Trading After Slew of Data
The Dow was on track to end its three-day tumble Thursday morning thanks to a pair of better-than-expected economic reports but the Nasdaq Composite failed to join the rally as tech stocks slumped.
Stocks in New York pared losses into the close Wednesday, recovering after a somewhat disappointing Treasury auction and the Federal Reserve's regional look at the economy after oil futures closed above $71 a barrel.
U.S. Stocks Extend Global Slide; MSCI World Index Falls Most in Two Months
U.S. stocks extended a global slide, sending the MSCI World Index down the most in two months, as falling oil and metal prices weighed on commodity producers.
More workers expected to be laid off at Pontiac Caterpillar plant
The number of Caterpillar Inc. employees laid off Friday at the Pontiac plant was not disclosed, union officials said.
In recognition for its efforts in process control across its supply chain, Mazak was recently awarded Supplier Quality Excellence Process Certification from Caterpillar, Inc.