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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

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:12:18 -0600

Informatiion is provided by Record Information Services, P. O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001 ELMWOOD PARK 1635 N 73rd Court: Fannie Mae to Michael Chiarello Nicole Chiarello, $145,000, Jan. 10 1843 N 73rd Court: Stockdreher Trust to Luis Ibarra, $265,000, Jan. 12 2020 N 73rd Ave. Apt 2e: Fannie Mae to Sharon J Abram, $44,000, Jan. 12 2037 N 73rd Ave.: Clifden Properties Inc to Alex Chapman, $198,000, Jan. 13 2646 N 72nd Court Apt 1: Mary P Weinman Estate to Paul Defilippis, $120,000, Jan. 13 2923 N 75th Court: Mauricio Cueva to Vanessa …

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:17:05 -0600

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn, IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001. ELMWOOD PARK 2330 N Harlem Ave. Apt 3g: Malwina Sobanski to Bogdan Baurceanu Michaela R Baurceanu, $31,500, Jan. 5 FRANKLIN PARK 10241 Chestnut Ave.: Marie Jurkowski to Bertha Kibbons, $66,000, Jan. 5 2721 Elder Lane: Bank Of America Na to Erick G Cruz Maria G Delgado, $81,000, Jan. 3 2845 Louis St.: Citibank Na Trustee to John Szymczak Michelle Szymczak, $81,500, Jan. 5 2933 Calwagner St.: Marie Jurkowski to Bertha Kibbons, $21,500, Jan. 5 3224 Edgington St.: Carlos A Mendoza to …

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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Property Transfers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:32:00 -0600

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P. O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001 ELMWOOD PARK 2115 N 73rd Ave.: Federal National Mortgage Assn to Veronica Serrano, $158,000, Dec. 22 2215 N 76th Court: Edward Diamond to Phillip A Pogorzelski Amber L Pogorzelski, $132,500, Dec. 28 7549 W Belden Ave. Unit 3: Peter Zvonicek to Adam Dybaczewski, $36,000, Dec. 28 7711 W Westwood Drive Unit 3a: William J Gipson Jr to Richard L Duewel, $91,000, Dec. 28 FOREST GLEN 6551 N Ponchartrain Boulevard: Carini Trust to Eugene Reardon Jeanine Reardon, $542,500, Dec. 22 7114 …

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.

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. ELMWOOD PARK 1627 N 75th Ave.: Nonnato G Sapico to Leonard Smid Sharon Smid, $145,000, Dec. 16 1902 N 77th Court: Daniel Salerno to Sam K Lam, $345,000, Dec. 21 2521 N 76th Ave.: Thomas Sabatino to Thomas J Sabatino Dena Sabatino, $51,000, Dec. 20 2845 N 75th Court: Larry A Kaminski to Albert Endaya, $180,000, Dec. 16 7301 W Fullerton Ave. Apt 2n: Linda M Lopez to John A Scimeca Marie Scimeca, $50,000, Dec. 21 7929 N Grand Unit 202: …

Paul Davis Restoration moves to new address

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

Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall and west Cook counties will be relocating to the former Valley Maid Ice Cream facility in 1115 Molitor Road, Aurora. The company was formerly located at 2740 Beverly Drive in Aurora. “We are excited about the move and purchase of the property which has been vacant for a few years and has fallen into disrepair. We will be showcasing the great potential at this site by expanding our growing business while restoring and remodeling the structure,” said Jack O’Connell, owner of the local Paul Davis office. “It’s a great opportunity for our customers to …

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.

news briefs

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:40:27 -0600

New consultant Lori Sobczak of River Grove has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods. As an independent business owner, Sobczak offers food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. All of Tastefully Simple’s products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or two ingredients. “For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or starting your own Tastefully Simple business, contact Lori Sobczak at laurasobczak@yahoo.com. Tastefully Simple is the original national home taste-testing company …

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.