Apr 30, 2008 | Change of Subject
“Until my senior year, the song's second line was ` and it's sponsored by CNA .' Seriously. We all sang the praises of CNA Insurance.”
My column tomorrow is about the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Math Contest , which was held Saturday on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. To get you in the mood, ... via Change of Subject
Illinois Government News Network
Blagojevich administration joins in dedication of Technical Rescue...
“This critical training prepares these teams for any technical rescue incident, from a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, to a man made event, such as a terrorist attack.”
' The Blagojevich administration today commended a joint local, state and federal effort that resulted in a new vertical and confined space rescue training facility at Scott Air Force Base that will benefit ... via Illinois Government News Network
Harbin Electric Experiences Robust Growth for Its Permanent Magnetic Linear Servo Motor
“It further validates our R&D vision, strategy and investments as well as our ability to develop and manufacture world-class products for highly demanding global customers.”
Harbin Electric, Inc., , a market leader in customized linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, automobile specialty micro-motors, and other special motors, today announced that its permanent ... via The Auto Channel
ANC of Illinois Hosts Successful 11th Annual Fundraiser
PRESS RELEASE Date: April 16, 2008 Armenian National Committee of Illinois 1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026 Contact: Nairee Hagopian Tel: 312-615-7698 ANC of Illinois Hosts Successful 11th Annual ... via Groong Armenian News Network
The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, ...
Public record for April 22, 2008
MARTINEZ, 31, of 1211 Sylvester St., No. 4, Janesville, on a charge of identity theft for financial gain and obstructing Thursday after a woman in Waukegan, Ill., reported receiving a notice from the Internal ... via The Janesville Gazette - Janesville, ...
Updated 4/18: Traffic alert for Saturday on Milwaukee Ave. in Glenview
The Illinois Tollway Authority has informed Glenview officials that Milwaukee Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction under the bridge that carries the Tri-State Tollway between 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. ... via Sun-Times News Group
Wilmette wins $60,000 trail-study grant
“We are making progress. There's still significant challenges, but it does hold promise”
Plans to convert a seven-mile stretch of a defunct railroad corridor into a recreation trail moved a step closer to reality this week as Wilmette won a $60,000 grant for further engineering studies. via Sun-Times News Group
Manitowoc Agrees to Buy Enodis for $1.87 Billion to Add Catering Equipment
Manitowoc Co. , the biggest ice- machine maker in the U.S., agreed to buy Enodis Plc for 948 million pounds to become the world's largest supplier of catering equipment. via Bloomberg
Manitowoc Nears $1.98 Billion Deal to Purchase U.K.'s Enodis, People Say
Manitowoc Co. , the biggest ice- machine maker in the U.S., is near an agreement to buy Enodis Plc for 955 million pounds to become the world's largest supplier of catering equipment, according to three people ... via Bloomberg Business News
Allstate Corp. cuts 109 information technology jobs
“It says 20 percent of what you do creates 80 percent of the value”
Allstate Corp., the nation's biggest publicly traded home and auto insurer, is cutting 109 information technology jobs, its second round of layoffs in the Northbrook area in about two years and the first under ... via Chicago Tribune
It's interesting. There are lots of "socially responsible" mutual funds, aiming to make investors money by supporting companies that don't tax the conscience. via Fool.com
Kellogg planning major new building in Evanston
“At this time, the cost, size and location have not been determined”
' Apparently suffering from an edifice complex, Northwestern University 's Kellogg School of Management is looking to make a bold, new statement on its Evanston campus. via Chicago Business
Protest Action To Be Held In Front Of Turkish Consulate By Armenian
PROTEST ACTION TO BE HELD IN FRONT OF TURKISH CONSULATE BY ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF CHICAGO ON APRIL 24 Noyan Tapan April 3 On April 24, 26 and 27 a Genocide Commemoration event will be held in Chicago by the ... via Groong Armenian News Network
Wilmette's Nili Yelin , an actress and stand-up comic who's been turning her attention to kids these days as The Storybook Mom, has booked two ongoing weekly gigs on the North Shore: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lad ... via Evanston Review
ITW creates new EU packaging division
“Companies are increasingly under pressure to be environmentally friendly”
Ton Hoppenbrouwers, director of the new business unit, told FoodProductionDaily.com that the firm is now looking for partnerships with food manufacturers to create "packaging solutions". The unit will focus in ... via Food Production Daily