Metal TigerA sign of the times is seen in the deal the CME Group (CME-N), umbrella for the Chicago and NYMEX commodity bourses, is buying 90% of the Dow Jones index system from News Corporation (NWS-Q). The traditional newspaper business is having a tough go competing with the internet, which prompts the sale.In the driver's seatA major supplier to Ford Motor Co. 's Chicago assembly plant will create nearly 300 jobs by year's end as it ramps up production of seats for the new Ford Explorer. Lear Operations Corp. said it also will invest $2.2 million at its Hammond factory to upgrade manufacturing equipment. The company could receive up to $1.7 million in tax credits from Indiana. Lear makes seats used in the Chicago ...EPLAN Software & Services Opens New Office in ChicagoFarmington Hills, Michigan, March 1, 2010 - EPLAN Software & Services has opened a new regional office in Chicago, located at 700 Commerce Dr., Suite 500, Oak Brook, Illinois, Phone: 630-288-2511. The decision to strengthen the company's presence in the Midwest comes on the heels of steadily increasing customer base and interest in its advanced computer aided engineering (CAE) technology from ...Ruiz Foods' Fred Ruiz will receive honor from councilValley businessman Fred Ruiz, chairman emeritus of Dinuba's Ruiz Foods, will be honored in May by the National Minority Supplier Development Council in New York.Charlestonâs water quality tapped as regionâs best, moves to state judgingCHARLESTON — Bad tasting and smelling water were so problematic five years ago that the city decided to use ozone in the middle of its water treatment process, a first in Illinois.David Diaz Ready For Title Showdown With Humberto Soto At Cowboys StadiumCHICAGO, IL (March 3, 2010) Former World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz is in his final week of training in his hometown of Chicago as he prepares for his rumble with Humberto “ZORRITA” Soto on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.Bruce J. Graham, Chicago Architect Who Designed Sears Tower, Dies at 84Known for his integration of modernist design and sophisticated engineering in buildings, Mr. Graham played a role in changing Chicago’s skyline.Loyola-Chicago - Team NotesOn March 2, the Horizon League officially named Loyola-Chicago's student section as the best in the conference following a two-month evaluation of all 10 schools.NBA: Utah 132, Chicago 108CHICAGO, March 9 (UPI) -- Deron Williams connected for 28 points and dished off 17 assists Tuesday, powering the Utah Jazz to a 132-108 blowout of Chicago.Man dies after jumping into Chicago River to elude policeA man died tonight after he jumped into the south branch of the Chicago River to elude police, officials said. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was rushed to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m., according to hospital spokesman Marcel Bright.Chicago police plan to install covert camerasCriminals used to the blinking blue lights of Chicago's police cameras have learned to move outside their range. But soon there will be a greater chance the illegal activity will be captured by an undetectable camera that has a wider range.
