Forest Leaves

Trax makes its way to new, healthy menu

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:02:41 -0600

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 said they would rather have their kids have a smoothie than a soda to drink. So we added a smoothie machine.” Smoothies, in a variety of fruit flavors like strawberry and banana, sell for $3.99. The smoothie machine also creates new cocktails for the restaurant, including margaritas and daiquiris. “We added more salads and some …

Property Transfers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:38 -0600

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 S Weber Margaret S Dula Weber, $180,000, Jan. 13 110 S Marion St. Unit 603: Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Michael A Lex Macneil, $255,000, Jan. 12 1122 Harrison St. Apt 7: Victoria L Hemme to Joanne M Harmon Aster A Harmon, $33,000, Jan. 13 1123 S Humphrey Ave.: Humhrey Corp to William Flynn …

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

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:58:02 -0600

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.

Who’s winning streaming video war?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:06:03 -0600

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Tellabs cutting 530 jobs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:18:01 -0600

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.

Business Briefs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:08:19 -0600

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 through History … Hollywood Style” is the theme of the 2012 movie selections. A year’s worth of historically-based movies — free to the public. “Dan has planned an extraordinary line-up of films,” said Desi Vasquez, social programming director at the Oak Park Arms. “It’s an enjoyable way to learn history.” All films are shown at …

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:56:01 -0600

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: Felix J Widjaja to Emil Setiawan, $155,000, Dec. 20 426 S Maple Ave. Apt 2s: Katherine E Armstrong to Maria L Lamberton, $165,000, Dec. 16 634 Carpenter Ave.: Lucy Weeks Ringle to Timothy Hamilton Wright Noelle Allen Wright, $394,500, Dec. 21 804 Clinton Ave.: Jayson Koback to Jonathan Paul Sheila Berleman, $410,000, Dec. 20 924 …

Abbott plans to lay off 700 workers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:50:02 -0600

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

Report: Illinois teen employment at lowest rate

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:54:41 -0600

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

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:44:01 -0600

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:41 -0600

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:38 -0600

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:36 -0600

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

Ford unveils redesigned Fusion

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:08:18 -0600

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

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:13:33 -0600

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?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:44:11 -0600

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 work on Christmas? It’s nice. It’s joyful. It’s pretty busy and people are in a good mood. What’s your hope for the New Year? More customers! Maggie Chlebda Beauty Adviser, Walgreens on Madison Street, Oak Park What’s it like to work on Christmas? It’s really busy and customers are really happy that we’re open. It …