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Business laments end of close working relationship with Mayor Richard Daley

Mayor Richard Daley sits inside the new Ford Explorer, which will be built at Chicago's South Side assembly plant, July 26, 2010. (Antonio Perez/Tribune)

Business laments end of Daley era

Chicago's business community, which repeatedly stood and delivered for Mayor Richard Daley as he reshaped a once-sagging industrial city, was shaken to learn Tuesday that he is stepping aside as the city once again faces dire financial challenges. Read more >>

Kraft chooses head of Cadbury units

Northfield-based Kraft Foods Inc. confirmed Tuesday that Mary Beth West, its chief marketing officer, has also taken on the role of chief category officer, overseeing teams for the recently acquired Cadbury businesses and more. Read more >>

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