News Channel 2000 - WASHINGTON — A key Senate committee Thursday passed a $50 billion package aimed at helping fight aids in Africa and other countries overseas. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the bill 18-3. President George W. Bush backed a House Janet JacksonBillboard - The Velvet Rope sought to combine the […]

Water Tower gets all dolled up, boosts sales
$35 million in updates, including new and renovated stores, is paying off for the mall, despite the weakening economy Goodbye Gap. Hello Glam. Water Tower Place, the mall that pioneered suburban-style shopping in the city three decades ago, is getting a makeover as competition heats up along North Michigan Avenue.

River of red ink expected at United
When United Airlines’ parent UAL Corp. reports second-quarter results Tuesday morning, one thing is certain: they will be deeply in the red.

HSBC picks Itasca for new operations center
Will build a $95 million center to consolidate 2,000 workers currently in five suburban locations HSBC North America Holdings Inc. has picked Itasca as the place to build a new $95 million, 304,000-square-foot operations center to consolidate about 2,000 workers currently scattered in five existing locations in Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs.

New activist aids Ugandan children
Baton Rouge Advocate - LAFAYETTE The Cajun charisma and Hispanic heritage that make up Ruth Diaz are reasons enough for her pleasing presence. But of special note is the choice the actor-turned-activist made to set her talents aside to aid young Ugandan war victims and Sri Lankans vote for […]

Blackhawks pick Ogilvy & Mather to head ad campaign
On the heels of the first Chicago Blackhawks convention, the team has named a new ad agency to help build the hockey brand in Chicago, the Tribune has learned.

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