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Oct. 21, 2010 at 7:18 a.m.
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Filed under: Manufacturing, Transportation

State backs Japanese railcar plant in Rochelle

By Associated Press

A Japanese-based rail manufacturer is getting state financial help to start making railcars in northern Illinois. Officials say Nippon Sharyo U.S.A. will receive $12 million in the form of a state business investment package to supplement $35 million in private investment. Get the full story »

Oct. 19, 2010 at 2:38 p.m.
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Filed under: Chicago executives, Internet, Updated

State incentives help Groupon add 250 jobs in Ill.

Groupon will receive $3.5 million in tax breaks and job training assistance in a state incentive package aimed at helping the fast-growing company create 250 jobs in Chicago rather than expand in other states.

The company allows nearly 25 million consumers to get discounts through group buying power over the internet. Groupon has grown from seven employees to 900 in Chicago over two years, with 2,500 workers worldwide. Get the full story »