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Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
Comcast subscribers see fee for once-free digital adapters Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When Michael Zalokar of Winfield opened his Comcast cable TV bill this week, he suddenly noticed extra charges; two digital adapters, which had been free, now cost $1.99 each. “That bites the wallet,” he said. Like Zalokar, other customers also noticed the additional fee for the digital transport adapter. When we contacted Comcast's Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, the company said the new charges are justified.
New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
Bizstarters helps mature workers start their own businesses Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Arlington Heights resident Jeff Williams said he has transitioned from a physical office and a staff of 5 workers to a home office with a nationwide, virtual team. Williams is the CEO and founder of Bizstarters.com, which offers training, counseling and other services to people over 50 who want to start their own business.
Wings help Uncle Dougie’s fly with boost from investors Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
LG's massive HD TV an 'ultra' experience, price tag Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
A new 84-inch television, dubbed ultra high-definition with four times the pixels for a more realistic screen appearance, made its suburban debut Thursday. Now, if you have $20,000 to spare, you can buy it for your home. LG Electronics USA's engineers in Lincolnshire did the product testing and evaluations on the new TV, which will be sold for the first time in the area at Abt Electronics. “Those who are likely to buy this would be the first-adopters,” said LG spokesman John Taylor.
Naperville trader stitches up a side business using mom's talent Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features a mother-and-son duo who own and operate an Elk Grove Village online business that makes customized quilts to memorialize favorite moments in your life.
Online publisher allows you to design your own book Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column focuses on PicabooYearbooks.com, a web site that allows you to publish your own digital book.
New Naperville chamber CEO aims internationally Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Mike Evans, who is seeking a more international shift in thinking for Naperville area business leaders.
New store scanners may work with our smartphone, tablet Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Whether you have a cashier or go to the self-checkout lane at the grocery store, you may start using your smartphone or tablet on the same scanner that weighs your produce or scans the milk, Anna Marie Kukec writes in her eBuzz column. Schaumburg-based Motorola Solutions plans to unveil the new device early next week.
Friends have own dream of falafel restaurant franchises Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features four friends who have started I Dream of Falafel, a new chain of restaurants that features fresh Mediterranean food that is customized to your special dietary needs.
SafeClickID to help with background on workers at your home Jan 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace-based SafeClickID launched a new online service where homeowners can check the identity of repairmen or others coming to their home to do work. SafeClickID will recruit companies as members and do background screenings of the employees who work in or around a customer's home, said co-owner and co-founder Howard Hamilton of St. Charles.
A look back at inspiring people in the suburbs Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features a look back at the people who inspired us in some way, including local and national heroes.
St. Charles business makes your image 3-D Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column features 3D FigureWorks, a business in St. Charles that makes 3D figures or other products of your image or even of your pet.
Clearbrook's La Mell climbing new heights for disabled Dec 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Carl M. La Mell, president and CEO of Clearbrook in Arlington Heights, knows about longevity. He's been with Clearbrook for about 17 years. He's attended opening day for the Chicago White Sox for the last 42 years. He's also still playing basketball at a North Side Chicago gym with two friends he's known since second grade. Now, he's been on the board of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities for more than 25 years and will become its chairman starting in January. And he's also been reappointed by President Obama to serve on his Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Mobile technology continues to change the way you shop Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column shows how a Motorola Solutions survey focuses on how mobile technology steadily has been taking over the way you shop. It also continues to play a dominant role for retailers. The survey showed that 61 percent of responding retail managers believe that shoppers are better connected to information than in-store associates.
Suburban entrepreneurs build new tribes Dec 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's People feature the founder and partner of Kumbuya.com, a new web site that offers social media fans a chance to decide if they want advertising on their group sites.
Ultrapawn.com debuts for online pawning Dec 13, 2012 12:00 AM
The popularity of cable TV shows "Pawn Stars," "Cajun Pawn Stars" and others, is changing the image of the pawning industry. And so is the Internet. George Souri and his father, Michel Souri, this week launched Ultrapawn.com, an online retail pawning business that says it offers competitive loans and a system to insure valuables when they're shipped to them for appraisals.
Arlington runner’s transformation includes national award Dec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Pom Rouse, co-owner of Runners High 'n Tri in Arlington Heights, which was just honored as one of the best retailers nationwide. Rouse was diagnosed with chronic fatigue, that is, until she started training as a runner and eventually did the Chicago Marathon.
Santa goes digital courtesy of Motorola Dec 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's eBuzz column features Motorola Mobility's first effort to make Santa more digital for kids. Here's your chance to text Santa or chat live with him.