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    Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be
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    It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent. Americans have more than triple the debt they had in 1982, and less than half the savings. They spend 10 weeks longer off the job. <br><br>
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    By JEANNINE AVERSA The Associated Press
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    Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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  <title><![CDATA[
    Pub opens at Bowes Creek
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    Bellying up to the bar is within reach of Bowes Creek residents -- and
the public -- who are getting their first chance this week to hoist a
pint or two at Porter's Pub, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin.<br><br>
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    By MIKE SULLIVAN For Sun-Times Media
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    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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    Laid-off workers tapping 401(k) funds to survive  
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    As the last of his severance pay dwindled away in March, Brad
Cleghorn of northwest suburban Marengo cashed out his 401(k) plan in
order to pay his mortgage and feed his family. Cleghorn is not alone. A Hewitt Associates study shows that 46
percent of workers with 401(k) plans who lost or switched jobs cashed
the plans in, a trend that could lead to serious problems when younger
generations of people working today reach retirement.
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    BY <a href=mailto:agolab@suntimes.com>ART GOLAB</a>  Staff Reporter agolab@suntimes.com 
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    Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST
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    Out of the old, into the new
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    Aragon, the Great Dane, has some new space to spread out.

He's the personal dog of South Elgin veterinarian Jean Waldron Churan. Last week, Churan and her staff at the Animal Clinic of South Elgin at 896 N. LaFox St. (Route 31) moved to a new, state-of-the-art veterinary clinic.<br><br>
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    By JANELLE WALKER For Sun-Times Media
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    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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    Home buyers tax credit renewed 
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    First-time home buyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year. But with the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the House voted 403-12 Thursday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The Senate approved the measure Wednesday, and the White House said President Obama would sign it today.
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    BY STEPHEN OHLEMACHER 
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    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST
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  <title><![CDATA[
    Recipe for success
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    While Ken Smith was teaching history at Wheaton-Warrenville High School
11 years ago, he spent a summer working retail at Yellowstone National
Park -- a decision that started his path to becoming an entrepreneur.<br><br>
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    By ROMI HERRON For Sun-Times Media
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    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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    Forecast  for holiday jobs not all gloom and doom
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    Despite an economy that has many still feeling none too merry and forecasts for a 1 percent drop in holiday sales, the holiday hiring front news isn't all gloom and doom. Although an Aon Consulting survey of more than 100 of the nation's leading retailers found that 44 percent are hiring fewer holiday workers this year, a majority have no plans to pull back; 19 percent said they plan to boost their hiring, and 37 percent said their levels will remain the same as last year. 
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    BY <a href=mailto:fknowles@suntimes.com>FRANCINE KNOWLES</a>  fknowles@suntimes.com 
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    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST
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    Elgin cash will help get 2nd dealer to auto mall
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    The city of Elgin has agreed to advance more than $500,000 to Randall 90 LLC in the
hopes of bringing a second car dealer to the Randall Rose Auto Mall on
Randall Road just north of I-90.<br><br>
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    By <a href="mailto:mdanahey@scn1.com?Subject=Story.Response"id="up">MIKE DANAHEY</a>  mdanahey@scn1.com
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    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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    Chrysler aims to revamp Dodge cars
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    Chrysler plans to revamp its struggling Dodge car brand under a new turnaround plan and says the company's cash has grown by nearly $2 billion since it exited bankruptcy protection in June.<br><br>
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    The Associated Press
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    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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    E. Dundee plans advisory vote on video gaming
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    East Dundee trustees have overwhelmingly indicated opposition to video
gaming in East Dundee but said they will give voters a chance to
express their opinions through an advisory referendum. The opposition came during a show of support this week for an
ordinance that would prohibit commercial video gaming within village
limits.<br><br>
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    By ROMI HERRON For Sun-Times Media
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    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST
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