Hospitality
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Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances, but prospects uncertain amid pushback
Apr 05, 2024 10:55 am - Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff An Illinois House committee advanced a measure that would end the state’s...
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Meet Chicago Northwest wins two tourism awardsApr 03, 2024 10:11 am - Schaumburg-based Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW) recently won two awards at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism, the state’s premier educational and netw...
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From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
Apr 04, 2024 11:10 am - More and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday. In the snacks department alone, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to sell a limited doughnut-cookie creation.
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CEO of fast-growing First Watch keeps the focus on breakfast
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At local pizza places, costs are taking a larger share of the pieMar 30, 2024 8:08 am - The price of nearly everything that goes into making a pizza — from cheese, tomatoes and flour to boxes and wages — has gone up since the pandemic, making it a challenge for local restaurateurs to find that profit margin sweet spot.
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This soda idea has pop: Buffalo Creek debuting new line of sodas, nonalcoholic version of signature brewMar 21, 2024 6:59 am - Here’s an example of what happens when veteran craft brewer and owner of Buffalo Creek Brewing Mike Marr gets creative: Bubble gum soda.
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McDonald's system outages have been reported worldwide. The chain says they're getting fixed
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Geneva’s former Little Owl back on track for redevelopment
Mar 14, 2024 11:47 am - City council OKs $290K in economic incentive to assist in renovation cost The Geneva City Council this week approved a $290,000 economic incentive plan to facilitate...
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‘I’m gonna miss this’: Elgin Public House for sale after owner announces retirementMar 14, 2024 10:48 am - Seventeen years after fulfilling his longtime dream of opening a restaurant, Elgin Public House owner Greg Shannon has put the downtown staple up for sale, saying it’s time to retire.
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Naperville extends hotel rebate agreements to make up for pandemic lossesMar 13, 2024 11:03 am - Naperville City Council members have agreed to extend hotel tax agreements by two years to make up for revenue lost during the pandemic. The extension affects agreements ...