Franklin Park Herald-Journal

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 …

Franklin Park and Schiller Park property transfers - Feb. 10

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:50:32 -0600

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001 FRANKLIN PARK 2406 Rose St.: M&T Bank to Adela Herrera, $78,000, Jan. 12 2423 Maple St.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Apostol Dimitrov, $72,000, Jan. 9 2830 Emerson St.: Juk Juk to Emanuel Bol Kuanyin, $150,000, Jan. 6 2914 Atlantic St.: BMO Harris Bank to Kazimierz Sobiech, $126,000, Jan. 12 3114 Calwagner St., Apt 2w: Fannie Mae to Teodozja Ewa Baranowski, $25,000, Jan. 13 3117 Sunset Lane: Catherine E. Wick to Nathan J. Wick, $80,000, Jan. 12 3425 Emerson St.: …

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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Franklin Park firm helps kids kick it to higher level

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:54 -0600

Former LaGrange Park police officer Jim Wade loved taking tae-kwon do classes with his two young sons so much, he decided to open up his own center where parents could take martial classes with their children.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:10 -0600

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn, IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001. FRANKLIN PARK 10241 Chestnut Ave.: Marie Jurkowski to Bertha Kibbons, $66,000, Jan. 5 2721 Elder Lane: Bank of America to Erick G. Cruz and Maria G. Delgado, $81,000, Jan. 3 2845 Louis St.: Citibank to John and 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 George Deleon and Evelyn Cross, $124,000, Jan. 5 9714 Dodge Ave.: Jeffry Thomas Hunt to Apostol Georgiev Dimitrov, $80,500, Jan. 4 …

Frankin Park marketing company adds noted clients

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:27:28 -0600

Tukaiz, a marketing services production company in Franklin Park, has announced that among its accomplishments during a productive 2011, the company achieved continued revenue growth with an increase of 8.3 percent. The growth earned Tukaiz a spot as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Chicago as identified by Crain’s Chicago Business. Notably, sales of Tukaiz’ customized marketing management software product, Backstage, have increased allowing growth of the client base, as well as new business opportunities. Frank Defino Sr.,Tukaiz’ chief executive officer, attributes much of the company’s success to a combination of talented employees, outstanding client relationships, a culture …

Burlington Coat Factory covers heart issues

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:27:53 -0600

Burlington Coat Factory, a national retail chain, has joined forces with The Foundation for National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s “The Heart Truth” campaign dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease among women. The centerpiece and iconic image of the campaign is the Red Dress, intended to build awareness and motivate women to take action and reduce their risk of heart disease. As a partner of “The Heart Truth,” all Burlington Coat Factory locations across the country and in Puerto Rico will feature a section dedicated to red dresses through Easter. For every ladies …

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.

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.

Franklin Park and Northlake business briefs - Jan. 14

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:49:22 -0600

Pamper yourself: WIM event Jan. 21 Women in Management Near West Cook Chapter is conducting a professional women’s Pamper Party themed “Finding Balance: Business – Mind, Body and Soul,” from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 21 at 4 U Hair and Spa, 7375-1/2 North Ave., River Forest. Refreshments will be served and you can indulge in some “me time” and mingle with like-minded women; experience some stimulating conversation; invigorate your body; move to the music of your soul and elevate your business mind. Registration is free for members and $20 for nonmembers (prepaid reservations required). Reservations are required prior to noon Jan. …

Franklin Park, Northlake and Schiller Park property transfers - Jan. 14

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:48:50 -0600

Information is provided by Record Information Services, P.O. Box 894, Elburn, IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001. FRANKLIN PARK 10248 McNerney Drive: Valentine J. Ciesielski to Linda M. Loren, $145,000, Dec. 21 3330 Washington St.: Joseph S. Pawula Estate to Shirley Murawski, $90,500, Dec. 20 3615 Emerson St.: Mario Juarez to Sylvia Ourada, $105,000, Dec. 21 NORTHLAKE 29 Edwards Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Juan Pule, $64,000, Dec. 16 517 N. Lavergne Ave.: North Star Trust Co. to Carlos Becerril, $145,000, Dec. 21 SCHILLER PARK 10138 Hartford Court, Apt 2c: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to …

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.