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Life not the same for Hoffman mother as GiGi's Playhouse expands May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuresNancy Gianni, who started Hoffman Estates-based Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for children with Down Syndrome. Her daughter, now 10, was the inspiration for what now has turned into a national chain of playhouses that help both children and adults with Down's.
United Continental ramps up its live TV, Wi-Fi May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago-based United Continental Holdings, which still has some operations in Elk Grove Township, aims to attract more travelers with live TV provided by Direct TV in 200 planes, possibly more than other airlines. And more planes are expected to offer the in-flight feature later this year, said United spokesman Rahsaan Johnson.
Barrington, Crystal Lake women launch online bridal gown businessMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
When Bree DiMucci of Barrington was getting married about two years ago, she had 12 weeks to find a dress before the ceremony. Yet many boutiques and bridal salons said she'd never have her dress delivered on time. Or they would charge her extra fees to get it quickly.
Wheeling’s EZSave allows consumers to return multiple times for deals Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheeling-based EZSaveCard.com, which offers discounts at large and small suburban businesses, has updated its website featuring about 400 businesses and offers a new lifetime membership for consumers. The EZSave card looks like a credit card but it's used to get discounts every time a consumer visits the EZSave website and its participating businesses, such as Abt Electronics in Glenview, Biggby Coffee in Arlington Heights, Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove, and Medieval Times in Schaumburg, said President Bob Rycraft.
Hoffman Estates couple hits home run with business, life Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Kate Mitchum met Tony Feo, who met while she was playing in a women's baseball league and he was helping to coach a practice. Mitchum was in an administrative position with the league and didn't think twice about Feo. "I ignored him for a year," she said. That didn't last. Now they own a company together in Lake Zurich and are planning to get married.
Highland Park plastic surgeon gives children in Peru new look on life Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Jeffrey Weinzweig, a plastic surgeon from Highland Park, who founded Komedyplast, a global organization that includes plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons and other medical professionals who provide free medical services to poor and disfigured children in Peru. The group also teamed up with a clown organization to help children through the stress of surgery.
AT&T debuts Digital Life in Chicago areaApr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
AT&T today launches its Digital Life services, which allows homeowners to remotely secure their home or garage, adjust the temperature, or even shut off the water in an emergency, all by using their smartphone, tablet or PC. “Anybody who wants to protect their home or loved ones will be interested in this service,” said Dave Fine, AT&T vice president and general manager, who is based in Hoffman Estates.
Elgin firm launches app for gluten-free needs Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz features Elgin-based DC Interactive Group, a marketing agency that launched Alex's Gluten Free Spots, a new iPhone app. It was created by the agency's owner, Charles Falls of St. Charles.
Elgin firm launches app for gluten-free needs Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz features Elgin-based DC Interactive Group, a marketing agency that launched Alex's Gluten Free Spots, a new iPhone app. It was created by the agency's owner, Charles Falls of St. Charles.
Fitness experts need not apply to run these new centers Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Brian Cygan, founder of Lake Zurich-basedd Exercise Coach, who said he's expanding the franchise nationwide this year. So he's looking for people who are frustrated with the conventional workout or have no passion for exercise; the average middle-aged person who says they have no time; and those who don't like the group fitness scene or are intimidated by the gym. They may be his customers. But he's really looking for them to own the place, he said.
American Digital expands, hunts for more acquisitions Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
American Digital Corp., a 25-year-old technology services company, is moving its headquarters from Arlington Heights to Elk Grove Village in coming weeks so it can double its space to accommodate increased business and two major acquisitions. The company, that offers data storage and other products to large companies, just spent roughly $3 million to acquired Helixstorm, a provider of managed services in Murrieta, Calif.
Bartlett photographer's artistic eye memorializes students Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A Bartlett couple met while college students and that changed their lives. And years later, a connection to other students still impacts their lives, but in a different way. Kathy and Mark Shangraw own Clique Photography in Bartlett and they artistically photograph high school seniors who pose while at the cusp of their own lives.
BikeSpike tracks your stolen bicycle or notifies family of accidents Apr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column features BikeSpike, a new tracking device that you can attach to your bicycle to find out where it's at if stolen, alert family and friends if it's part of an accident, or learn more about your own journeys.
Bartlett photographer’s artistic eye memorializes students Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features award-winning photographer Mark Shangraw and his wife Kathy, who artistically do portraits of high school seniors and families at their company, Clique Photography in Bartlett.
Nanny firm owner sees Alice, not Mary Poppins, as your best bet Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Erin Krex, but don't call her Mary Poppins. And neither are the hundreds of other nannies that she helps to train or place in jobs around the suburbs. Krex is president of First Class Care Inc. The Northbrook-based firm is sponsoring the local educational portion of National Nanny Training Day on April 20. The national event helps to train about 2,000 nannies in 40 cities. The local event in Glenview likely will have about 200, Krex said.
State offers screen saver with architectural wonders Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Architectural and history buffs may enjoy a new screen saver that recently launched by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The new screen saver offers historic landmarks and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and other buildings deemed eligible for the register. They include the Campana factory in Batavia, Fort Sheridan in Highland Park, and other buildings in Woodstock, Waukegan, Wilmette and elsewhere around the state.
Retired ER doctor has Rx for helping community Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People featuers Joseph Shanahan, who retired as the emergency medical director of Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, has seen his share of accident or heart attack victims. He was also in the midst of the Tylenol poisonings and the railroad tragedy in Bourbonnais near Kankakee. Now he's still working in GlenOaks' executive administrative liaison, lending his talents to further help the ER staff and the community.
Motorola survey finds you're viewing more video in different ways Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Libertyville-based Motorola Mobility's fourth annual Media Engagement Barometer said that consumers are watching more video on their smartphones, tablets and laptops and doing that in every room in the house, including the bathroom. And while consumers are recording more, they're watching less of that recorded video. Now consumers are asking for devices that sense what they want and automatically download it for them.
Entrepreneurial spirit drives business networking guru Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Shalom Klein, who was born and raised in Vernon Hills and is now founder and chairman of Skokie-based Jewish B2B Networking. It's an open group of business people aiming to network and advocate for business-related issues. He talks about his journey from the dot-com world to working for his father's accounting firm and then as founder of the association.
Suburban computer forensics team sifts through scams Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column features Daniel Bellich, a former FBI agent, and Keith Chval, a former assistant attorney general, who co-founded Claredon Hills-based Protek International, which specializes in computer forensics. Chval and Bellich do high-tech computer investigations to search for data, and when absolutely necessary, combine that with some old-fashioned, low-tech Dumpster diving.