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Neighbors concerned about foreclosed properties

By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

JANESVILLE -- As the filings have increased, so have the neighbors’ phone calls to anyone connected to the foreclosure process, which can stretch from months to a year or more. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

Vote could resurrect workers union at Woodman’s

By JIM LEUTE - Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Workers at Woodman’s Food Market in Janesville will vote in December whether to recover union representation they lost earlier this year.

 

Janesville retailers mixed on holiday hiring

By JIM LEUTE - Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

JANESVILLE -- ’Tis the season for hiring seasonal retail employees, and an informal survey of some of Janesville largest retailers shows a mixed bag of hiring activity.

 

Janesville stores focus on customer safety

By JIM LEUTE - Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

JANESVILLE -- The Kohl’s store in the Janesville Mall this year is planning for large crowds, said Vicki Shamion, vice president of public Relations and Community Relations, Kohl's Department Stores.

 

Beloit hospital, clinic join forces

By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Driven by pending healthcare reform and an interest to cut costs, Beloit Memorial Hospital and the Beloit Clinic will soon make formal what's been an informal partnership for years.

 

It's Chapter 11 and business as usual at Simmons

By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Production will continue as usual at Simmons Co. in Janesville after the company's filing Monday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

 

Rock County home sales show some rebound

By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Sales of existing homes in Rock County increased to a level not seen since 2007, a sign that one local real estate agent says indicates a rebound in the market. This story contains a photo

 

Sanford closing cuts 140 jobs

By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Sanford Business-to-Business has notified the state it will start closing its Janesville operations in January in a move that will ultimately put 140 people out of work. This story contains a photo

 

Manufacturer may not have looked at Janesville GM plant

By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

JANESVILLE -- It’s unlikely Fisker Automotive gave much thought to building plug-in hybrid cars at the shuttered General Motors assembly plant in Janesville. This story contains a photo

 

As benefits shrink, premiums are growing on many health insurance plans

By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

JANESVILLE -- It's that time of the year again: open enrollment for health insurance. Employees are called to mandatory meetings to learn about changes in their employer-sponsored benefits for the coming year. This story contains a photo

 
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