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WisBusiness.com Linens Holding Co. announced today it will shut three Wisconsin Linens 'n Things stores (120 will close nationally) as part of a Chapter 11 bankcruptcy filing. The move comes just 24 hours after The Home Depot announced it would shut 15 stores around the country, including three in the Badger State. The three Wisconsin Linens 'n Things...

MADISON-- Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Jack L. Fischer announced today that Building Safety Week in Wisconsin will be held from May 5 – 11. Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code Council, is an opportunity to increase public awareness of the role building safety and fire prevention officials, local and state building departments, and federal agencies play...

MADISON, Wis., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with Alliant Energy Corporation's (NYSE:LNT) Annual Meeting of Shareowners, you are invited to view and listen to its annual meeting that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. CT. Bill Harvey, Chairman, President and CEO of Alliant Energy Corporation will preside. What:...

MADISON, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter: * Revenues totaled $3.9 million, up 3 percent from fiscal Q2 2007 * GAAP net loss of $2.3 million or $0.06...

RACINE, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Johnson today is alerting the general public about a consumer scam involving fraudulent bank checks issued as a result of a supposed Consumers Reward Program run by MBT Financial Services. The scam involves a letter to consumers notifying them that they have won a consumer reward prize, with a fake check attached. The...

MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the Wisconsin Energy (NYSE:WEC) 2008 annual meeting of stockholders today, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Gale Klappa highlighted 2007 achievements, discussed construction progress and reviewed actions management is taking to grow the company, improve customer satisfaction and enhance shareholder value. Approximately 500 stockholders attended the meeting at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis. During...

Travel now through summer and save up to $300! MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- United Vacations has just launched a major sale where customers can save up to $300! It's the perfect opportunity to get a jump on vacation plans whether you intend on traveling in the next month or are looking to plan something a little farther out...

MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dozens of lucky Brewers fans will see their team play in unparalleled comfort and with an unsurpassed view from the Tundra Territory section in Miller Park -- thanks to the ball club's new partnership with Wisconsin Toyota Dealers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/CLTH021 ) Between now and July 11, fans can visit their local Wisconsin Toyota dealer to enter...