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Sage sale top business story of 2012

Despite a stubbornly slow economic recovery, it was a busy year for business in McHenry County.

Much of the local economic news was mixed. McHenry County's unemployment rate fell to lowest level since 2008. Even so, weak market conditions forced some longtime businesses to close or lay off workers. And though housing activity picked up dramatically, home prices continued to sink.

Here are the Northwest Herald's picks for the top 10 business stories of 2012:

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