Latest Press Release on Illinois

A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company; Outlook Revised to Stable
OLDWICK, N.J. - A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb+” from “a-” of Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company (Illinois Mutual) (Peoria, IL). The outlook has been r

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ABC 7 Chicago to Partner With League of Women Voters and Better Government Association for Series of Political Debates In January 2010
CHICAGO, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC 7 Chicago, the station that has facilitated the broadcast of political debates for more than two decades, will partner with the League of Women Voters of Illinois and Cook County and the Better Government Association for a series ...

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Sprint Announces Availability of Enhanced Push-to-Talk Service in Iowa and Illinois
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Sprint today announced the availability of enhanced push-to-talk service for Iowa and Illinois Nextel Direct Connect® subscribers. The enhanced service is part of a corporate expansion that includes push-to-talk capabilities throughout Iowa and Illinoi

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Fitch Downgrades Hodgkins, Illinois' TIF Revs to 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK - During the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings downgrades the rating on the Village of Hodgkins, Illinois' approximately $13.6 million outstanding tax increment refunding revenue bonds, series 2005 to 'BBB' from 'A-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable.

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First State Bank of Dix Chooses CSI Because of Customer Service
PADUCAH, Ky., Nov. 3 -- First State Bank of Dix in Dix, Illinois, recently partnered with Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (Pink Sheets: CSVI) because of the company's long-standing commitment to community banking and reputation for outstanding customer service. ...

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O-I CFO to Present at Baird's 2009 Industrial Conference
PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), today announced the company will participate in the Baird's 2009 Industrial Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Chicago, Ill. (Logo:

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Affiliated Dialysis Centers Expands Its Nursing Home Dialysis Program in Chicago
CHICAGO - Affiliated Dialysis Centers, LLC (“ADC”), an independent dialysis provider based in Illinois, today announced that a definitive agreement has been reached to purchase a nursing home dialysis business in the Chicago market. When the purchase of the 14 locations serving n

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Parker Scheduled to Present at Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference on November 10 at 7:45 a.m. Central time
CLEVELAND, Nov. 6 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference in Chicago, Illinois on November 10, 2009 at 7:45 a.m. C...

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Jewel-Osco(R) Awards Over $2 Million for Hunger Relief Efforts
ITASCA, Ill., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- JEWEL-OSCO, a leading Midwest food and drug retailer, will present over $2 million in cash and food donations to benefit five major food banks and scores of food pantries in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Under the JEWEL-OSCO Hunger ...

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Chicago Crime Commission Tells Illinois Gaming Board That Video Gambling Defies Regulation
Says law enforcement will be left with uncontrollable situation CHICAGO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chicago Crime Commission told the Illinois Gaming Board that they are being left with the unenviable and untenable task of attempting to regulate a...

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Veteran's Day Reminder: Illinois CPAs Offer Free Tax Help to Military Families
Illinois CPA Society shows its support and thanks to those who serve our Country CHICAGO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With Veteran's Day in mind and tax season approaching, the Illinois CPA Society reminds active duty military members and their families thro...

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The Manitowoc Company to Present at Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference
MANITOWOC, Wis., Nov. 5 -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) today announced that it will participate in the Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference, which will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on November 10 and 11, 2009. Carl J. Laurin...

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Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Answers Call for Clean-Coal Technology with Commissioning of Compact Gasification Pilot Plant
CANOGA PARK, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the nation's need for affordable clean-coal technology, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today celebrated the commissioning of a compact gasification pilot plant in Illinois designed to help lower energy costs, provide a clean alternat...

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Proactive Worldwide’s CEO Gary Maag Receives “Outstanding Marketing Alumnus” Award from Northern Illinois University
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Competitive intelligence (CI) and decision support firm Proactive Worldwide, Inc. announced that its Chairman and CEO, Gary D. Maag, has been honored as an “Outstanding Marketing Alumnus” by Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. The award was presen

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CORRECTING and REPLACING American Apparel Reports October 2009 Comparable Store Sales
LOS ANGELES - Third graph of release should read: American Apparel opened a total of two new retail stores during the month of October at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, Illinois, and in Victoria, British Columbia (sted xxx month of August). The correcte

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Diga-Talk Launches Commercial Radio Service in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area
JOLIET, Ill., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A Beep, LLC of Joliet Illinois has announced the commercial launch of Diga-Talk. Diga-Talk is an all-digital 2-way communications network for business. Business owners have been searching for many years for the right communication too...

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Chicago Remains Top Destination for AAA Five Diamond Dining
AURORA, Ill. - Chicago has more AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurants than any other city in the country. With seven Five Diamond restaurants, Chicago tops the list in the ultimate dining experience. Chicago also has nine total Five Diamond establishments, including two hotels, making Illinois

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Donaldson to Present at Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference
MINNEAPOLIS - Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) announced today that Bill Cook, Chairman, President and CEO, will present at the 2009 Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on November 10th at 11:15 a.m. CT (12:15 p.m. ET). The presentation will be webcast li

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Watsco to Present at Baird’s 2009 Industrial Conference
COCONUT GROVE, Fla. - Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that Barry S. Logan, Senior Vice President, is scheduled to present at the Baird 2009 Industrial Conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:45 a.m. (CST). Internet users

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Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at Robert W. Baird's 2009 Industrial Conference November 10, 2009
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 6 -- Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announces today that it will participate in the Robert W. Baird 2009 Industrial Conference in Chicago, Illinois, Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Dr. J. Don Brock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,...

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Pentair to Speak at the Robert W. Baird and Company’s 2009 Industrial Conference
MINNEAPOLIS - Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR) Randall Hogan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Robert W. Baird and Company’s Industrial Conference on November 10th, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Following the conference, a copy of the presentation will be arch

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Aribex Files Patent Infringement Complaint Against Bio-Ray Prox
OREM, Utah - Aribex, Inc., of Orem, Utah, today announced that it has filed a patent infringement complaint for unspecified damages against manufacturer DigiMed Co., Ltd (of Seoul, Korea), Sigma Biomedics (of Buffalo Grove, Illinois), and Dentalaire Products (of Fountain Valley, Calif.). Sig

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Illinois Tool Works Acquires Hartness International
GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 4 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Greenville, SC-based Hartness International. The company's core business includes line integration, conveyor systems, and line automation for the beve...

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Revolutionary One-Coat Roofing System Survives Tropical Storm And Hail
Conklin Roofing Systems has just announced that the PUMA single-coat roofing system, available only from Conklin Roofing Contractors, has passed a couple of unscheduled and unexpected tests - a tropical storm and a severe hailstorm./I/P PWaterloo, Illinois (PRWEB) November 7, 2009 -- Co...

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Construction Under Way on $370 Million Intermodal Terminal Planned in Illinois, an Industrial Info News Alert
SUGAR LAND, TX -- 11/04/09 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Construction is under way for a $370 million grassroot intermodal terminal planned in Joliet, Illinois, for

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