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Animal shelter and adoption facility coming to Palatine May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite concerns from a few neighboring businesses over noise and odors, an animal shelter and adoption facility has received unanimous approval to open in Palatine. Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center will house up to 50 cats and six dogs in an old farm house at 313 N. Quentin Road. "I think I can offer the village of Palatine a solution for animal control in a very professional manner," said owner Barbara Weber.
Palatine denies liquor license due to landlord’s conviction May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine officials have denied a license to a proposed liquor store, saying its location's owner — previously convicted of selling stolen alcohol — is trying to skirt village ordinance by gifting the property to his wife. Although Muhammad Amjad officially would be only the landlord to Quick Liquor, 2387 N. Hicks Road, the council Monday unanimously voted against issuing the liquor license to the proposed tenant, in part because the Oak Brook man would financially benefit.
Mundelein weighing go-kart plan, but some trustees have concerns May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A proposal for an outdoor go-kart track in Mundelein is moving forward despite reservations from several village board members. Safety was a big concern for trustees reviewing the plan Monday. So was noise from the gas-powered vehicles, 10 of which would be allowed to race simultaneously.
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.
Senior entrepreneurs bring patience, experience to startups May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting a business isn't just for the younger crowd. Thanks in part to lingering unemployment and to Baby Boomers needing to pad retirement accounts, 25 percent of those 65 and older are self-employed. Fifteen percent in the 50-64 age bracket are self-employed, too.
Skypoint Medical Center grows in SchaumburgMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
We talk with Dr. Sameer M. Naseeruddin, owner of Skypoint Medical Center in Schaumburg, about his practice where his primary focus is vein care and internal medicine. Every Monday we feature a local small business.
BlackFinn buyer has Naperville mayor’s endorsement May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Is a BlackFinn by any other name still a BlackFinn? Several Naperville officials don’t think so.Everyone from the mayor to police chief to the head of the chamber of commerce says local businessman Jim Bergeron’s pending purchase and takeover of the downtown BlackFinn American Saloon can only benefit both the city and the business.
McDonald's cuts Angus burgers from menu May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
McDonald's is cutting the Angus burger from its menu.The Oak Brook-based company had said earlier this year that it was evaluating whether to continue selling the Angus Third Pounders, which were introduced in 2009 and are among the chain's priciest items. The company also said at the time that it was it was cutting Chicken Selects and Fruit & Walnut Salad.
Hanover Park bank, SCORE to hold free breakfast seminars May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Hanover Park Community Bank, along with the Small Business Administration nonprofit association SCORE, will host two free breakfast seminars on May 15 and June 26.
Biggby Coffee, Campbell Street Dogs now one restaurantMay 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Two closed restaurants in Arlington Hts. have combined to form one new restaurant, which opened Tuesday, May 7. The Daily Grind Grille, 5 W. Campbell St., is the brainchild born of Biggby Coffee and Campbell Street Hot Dogs.
Bogusz: Des Plaines open for business May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
New Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz kicked off his first day on the job by visiting local businesses Tuesday morning, before heading to Springfield to meet with the city's lobbyists and lawmakers to talk about proposed gambling expansion legislation. "It's a top priority," he said, adding that he has been working behind the scenes to keep abreast of any new developments in proposed gambling expansion legislation.
Sports offer small business marketing opportunities May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Want to reach homeowners? Looking for young families with kids and solid incomes? The Chicago Red Stars have them. So do the Chicago Wolves and Schaumburg Boomers. Small Business columnist Jim Kendall explores the marketing topic.
Tony's Finer Foods opening Wednesday in Hanover Park May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Tony's Finer Foods, which emphasizes its selection of international products, will open Wednesday in Hanover Park, a village that is proud of its diversity. "The closest stores to here are in Melrose Park and Niles, so we felt that coming out west could work," said Tony Ingraffia, a co-owner. "There's a great variety of people here."
Buffalo Grove’s Candy Bouquet offers alternative to flowers May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Candy Bouquet in Buffalo Grove offers an alternative to flowers. The owner talks about the purpose of the business, which is to create floral like arrangements with hard candy and chocolate.
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.
Half Price Books now open for business in Algonquin May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A new bookstore now is open in the former Borders Books location along the Randall Road corridor in the Algonquin Commons Shopping Center. Half Price Books opened last month inside half of the vacant Borders Books location, the first store of its kind in the Fox Valley area.
Businesses may get sticker shock on health care May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Small business owners may be experiencing sticker shock now that insurers are revealing the rates they want to charge under the new health care law. Many are worried that paying for health care will hurt profits and have held back on hiring, spending or expanding. The information that's been released to date is providing some insight, but not enough for small businesses to be comfortable about making big financial moves.
Elgin downtown association develops ideas May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The first "Downtown Brainstorm" of the year in Elgin will result in concrete action, including making sure marketing fliers are written in both English and Spanish, organizers said. Getting the word out might also include utilizing space at the city's Metra stations.
Business owners more upbeat about their companies May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Small business owners are getting more optimistic about their companies, according to two surveys released this week. Improving company finances helped lift owners optimism in a survey conducted in early April by Wells Fargo & Co. and Gallup.
Artists seeking support for Lombard community art center idea May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
A creative environment where artists of all types can express themselves and produce their works is brewing in the minds of a small group who would like to see such a space in downtown Lombard. Led by photographer Sharon Tinker, a few artists and writers are developing a community arts center, and many are hoping the center eventually could be located downtown. "I just want a space where I can go and create that's away from my home environment," Tinker said. "I didn't want to work out of my home, and I'm not in a position where I can go into a storefront."