Oak Brook News

The energy sector led the Toronto stock market to a lower close Thursday amid disappointing data that showed the U.S. unemployment rate at its highest point since 1983.

Job seekers line up for a career fair in Oak Brook, Ill. The national unemployment rate climbed to 9.5 percent in June.

Artistic Associate Nick Sandys directs First Folio Theatre's season-ending production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," a tragedy examining unchecked ambition and ultimate power.

The 47th-annual Salute to Youth Dinner, Marmion Academy's annual black-tie benefit, recently brought together friends of Marmion to honor the students of the Class of 2009.

OAK BROOK, IL, June 27, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Configure One a leading provider of web-based product configurator and electronic catalog software, has hired David Ray as an Enterprise Architect.

After what seemed like much deliberation and preparation, EPiServer has finally announced its official U.S. presence.

McDonald's Happy Meal turns 30 and celebrates by helping build the world's largest Ronald McDonald House.

Strawberries for Dad - and everyone! Treat Dad to a strawberry doughnut, a strawberry smoothie or a chocolate-covered strawberry for Father's Day treat at the annual Long Grove Strawberry Fest.

McDonald's plans to offer its new pricier Angus burger throughout the United States in August, despite the sluggish economy, a company report reveals.

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- For the second year in a row, CSP magazine's editors have been honored with a national award for investigative journalism.

The 23rd Annual Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games and Scottish Festival June 19 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and June 20, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. The 23rd Annual Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games and Scottish Festival Oak Brook Polo Grounds 700 Oak Brook Road 447-5092 www.chicago-scots.org The Annual Signature Shortbread Contest rules: - To enter ...

Saturday, June 13, 2009 From http://www.infowars.com/financial-bailout-plan-keeps-zombie-banks-alive/ Financial Bailout Plan Keeps Zombie Banks Alive Text size Bob Chapman International Forecaster June 12, 2009 On Friday, we had the latest edition of the FDIC "Friday Night Financial Follies" as regulators on Friday shut down Bank of Lincolnwood, a ...

Ace Hardware is replacing its metal cans with plastic cans for all Ace-branded water-based products, the company said.

Communication is central for controlling a crisis situation, but also when running drills.

The Oak Brook, Ill.-based company says U.S. same-store sales climbed 2.8 percent, helped by classic menu items and its new McCafe espresso-based coffees.

McDonalda TMs Corp. said Monday its same-store sales climbed 5.1 percent in May, boosted by strong international sales but weighed down by slower sales growth in the U.S. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based company said U.S. same-store sales climbed 2.8 percent, helped by classic menu items and its new McCafe espresso-based coffees.

"Visiting Mr. Green": The Village Theatre Guild presents Jeff Baron's "Visiting Mr.

Oak Brook Police Chief Thomas Sheahan wants village trustees to sign a contract with a consulting firm that will help the village adjudicate hearings related to vehicular, zoning and municipal code violations.

Regulators have shut down Bank of Lincolnwood, a small bank in Illinois, marking the 37th failure this year of a federally insured bank.

For many human resources executives, today's hard times translate into tough days at the office.