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Trax makes its way to new, healthy menu

Trax Tavern and Grill in Deerfield has brand-new, healthier menu items. Robert Cohn, general manager of the restaurant, said that he began looking at healthier choices after talking to customers. “We are very customer-oriented,” Cohn said. “I talked to the parents about it, and they …

 

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Informatiion is provided by Record Information Services, P. O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001 OAK PARK 1037 S Euclid Ave.: Dienberg Trust to David Gass Nallely Gass, $290,000, Jan. 13 1041 Hayes Ave.: Federal National Mortgage Assn to Alexander …

Jewel-Osco parent to cut 800 jobs; 20 in Itasca

Jewel-Osco is cutting 20 positions at its Itasca headquarters as part of a companywide restructuring by parent company Supervalu that will eliminate 800 jobs, the grocer said Tuesday.

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Tellabs cutting 530 jobs

Tellabs is cutting 530 jobs in a companywide restructuring, citing “a climate of economic uncertainty” for the Naperville-based telecommunications equipment maker. An unknown number will be cut at Tellabs’ research and development center in Naperville.

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You Be the Critic: Feb. 10 at OP Arms Oak Park Arms presents its popular monthly series, “You Be the Critic” at the retirement community at 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Hosted by radio announcer Dan Kane and offered to the public at no cost, “Journey …

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn, IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001. OAK PARK 125 N Euclid Ave. Apt 406: Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Clayton Carlos Allison Carlos, $75,500, Dec. 21 301 Chicago Ave. Apt 2se: …

Abbott plans to lay off 700 workers

Abbott Laboratories announced plans Wednesday to lay off 700 employees, most of them in the Chicago area.

Report: Illinois teen employment at lowest rate

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Teen employment has continued to plummet in Illinois, according to a new report from Northeastern University. The rate dived to 27.5 percent in 2011, the lowest teen employment rate in the 42 years for which data is available. It is down from just under 50 percent in 1999-2000 and from 36 percent in 2007.

Kraft to slash 1,600 jobs but add positions here

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The Chicago area is expected to gain jobs from Kraft Foods’ restructuring announced Tuesday. Employees at a Glenview management center will stay in the Chicago area, as well as employees from plants that will close in New York and New Jersey.

Lincoln MKZ Concept sports split-wing grille

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Lincoln rolled out the MKZ concept sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, signaling the luxury automaker’s reinvention.

Buick unveils 2013 Encore

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Buick introduced a 2013 Encore luxury crossover during the North American International Auto Show press days in Detroit.

Chevrolet shows off 2 hot concept coupes

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Chevrolet introduced two hot concept coupes at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit targeting next-generation buyers.

Ford unveils redesigned Fusion

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Ford Motor Co. says the 2013 Fusion offers buyers seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch.

Sushi at Walgreens? New State Street store offers urban format

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Walgreen Co. is showing off just how high-end it can go with its new urban format store at State and Randolph, featuring a fresh-daily sushi bar, ready-to-go packaged fruits and meals, a barista serving coffee, an eyebrow-shaping service and more.

Who works  on Christmas?

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Not everyone enjoyed time off on Christmas Day! While most businesses are closed, we found some people working on the holiday. So what’s it like? Here’s what they told us: Jasmine Carter Counter staff, Dunkin Donuts on Madison Street, Oak Park What’s it like to …