Jewel-Osco parent to cut 800 jobs; 20 in Itasca

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.

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Tellabs cutting 530 jobs

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

Abbott Laboratories announced plans Wednesday to lay off 700 employees, most of them in the Chicago area.

AmpliVox Sound Systems to donate pink megaphones, blue lecterns for cancer awareness

Following on the heels of its popular “Pink Podium Promise” donation program, AmpliVox Sound Systems is launching a companion donation program to provide free pink megaphones to breast cancer organizations. The new “Pink Power” megaphone is adapted from AmpliVox’s Mini-Meg, an all-weather portable 10-watt sound …

Report: Illinois teen employment at lowest rate

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.

Deerfield woman teaches healing power of breathing

Yoga and meditation instructor Susan Ginsberg said she found a higher calling when she started a special business in 2007, helping cancer patients and those with illnesses cure their anxiety through the power of breathing. Ginsberg’s program, Stop and Breathe, teaches people the proper way …

Kraft to slash 1,600 jobs but add positions here

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.

GLCC announces 2011 Business of the Year awards

The Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2011 Business of the Year awards at their GLCC Monthly Lunch held at Dover Straits.

Each nominee was judged on business practices, community involvement and contribution, customer service and innovation.

Congratulations to the Greater …

State Bar event for general practitioners

The Illinois State Bar Association will kick off its 2012 Regional Event Series with “General Practice Update 2012 — Suburban Regional Event,” from 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, in Lincolnshire. A complimentary reception follows from 5:30-7 …

Lincoln MKZ Concept sports split-wing grille

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

Buick introduced a 2013 Encore luxury crossover during the North American International Auto Show press days in Detroit.

Chevrolet shows off 2 hot concept coupes

Chevrolet introduced two hot concept coupes at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit targeting next-generation buyers.

Ford unveils redesigned Fusion

Ford Motor Co. says the 2013 Fusion offers buyers seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch.

Sushi at Walgreens? New State Street store offers urban format

Walgreen Co. is showing off just how high-end it can go with its new urban format store at State and Randolph, featuring a fresh-daily sushi bar, ready-to-go packaged fruits and meals, a barista serving coffee, an eyebrow-shaping service and more.