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In this Sept. 7, 2011 photo, a Caterpillar 330D L hydraulic excavator is shown on the field of the Marlins ballpark in Miami.

Wilfredo Lee

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Illinois is losing Caterpillar headquarters to Texas

By  Christian Elliott
   

Just six weeks ago, Boeing said it would move its headquarters from Chicago to the Washington D.C. area. Now, another longtime Illinois company plans to leave.

Reset gets the latest on Caterpillar’s move and whether it’s part of a larger trend.

GUEST: Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune business reporter

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