Thursday, February 16, 2012

Dow up 123 | Goupon's VIP plan | Sears job cuts | Body of Barrington woman found | D. Rose a no-go | Colbert too

 Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 • chicagotribune.com business newsletter
By Mary Jane Grandinetti, BizWrap columnist

CLOSING BELL
DJIA 12,904.08 +123.13 | NSDQ 2,959.85 +44.02 |S&P 1,358.04 +14.81

Promises, promises.
Stocks advance as Europe again says it will have a Greek bailout by next week: MORE>>



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jjGroupon to offer VIP treatment: MORE>>
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Is it too late to ask Sears to return those state incentives? MORE>>

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Congress deals wind power a blow: MORE>>
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TALKING BUSINESS
"We continue to see signs on a local and regional level that the frozen-up foreclosure process is beginning to thaw. Foreclosure activity increased on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than 12 months in Florida, Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania," said RealtyTrac CEO Brandon Moore, after Cook County saw filings increase 26 percent in January: MORE>>


IN OTHER NEWS
jjChicago dials 911 for new fire chief (center): MORE>>
 
Body of missing Barrington woman found: MORE>>

"Underwear" bomber gets life: MORE>>
• Oak Street surfer dude is let off: MORE>>

Congress reaches payroll tax, Medicare deal: MORE>>

Romney worries he can't go home again: MORE>>

U.N. chief talking "crimes against humanity" in Syria: MORE>>

U.S.-Taliban talks only "exploratory," envoy says: MORE>>

Lessons for us all from Las Vegas' Heart Attack Grill: MORE>>

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IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
Jen Weigel helps managers and employees navigate the rocky shoal of bonuses in Lessons for Life: MORE>>


SPORTS FIX

Looks like Celtics won't have to face D. Rose: MORE>>
 • Maybe when he's feeling better he can play for the Hawks: MORE>>

When was the last time you heard a McCaskey say money was no object? MORE>>
 • At least Chicago's indoor football team wants Randy Moss: MORE>>

Stand-up Bruce Weber likely at end of road with Illini: MORE>>

LATEST SPORTS NEWS >>


OFF THE CLOCK
jj"Colbert" canceled -- for a few days anyway: MORE>>

From four stars to one, Michael Phillips' reviews cover the bases:
 • "In Darkness": MORE>>

 • "Secret World of Arrietty": MORE>>
 • "Rampart": MORE>>
 • "This Means War": MORE>>

William and Kate dolls on the way: MORE>>



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