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Preckwinkle: Development efforts must be regionalApr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Investing in education and infrastructure is the key to economic growth in Cook County, coupled with a focus on the region and not just Chicago, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Tuesday during a business luncheon in Palatine. "We're at the core of the region," she said. "My view is our goal has to be to figure out how we can support economic development and growth in the region as a whole."
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.
Aurora Hispanic Chamber brings back business expo Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is reviving its business expo after a two-year hiatus as the organization looks to bolster its presence in the community.
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.
Eevah jewelry business in Elgin aims to help starving childrenApr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Dan and Pam McCarty own and operate Eevah, a newparty plan jewelry company in Elgin. In addition to selling women's jewelry, the company has made it its mission to help chlidren in need from around the world.
Uncertainties make chat with tax adviser a good idea Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
There are some small business and small business owner tax positives in 2013, but there also are some issues that make a conversation with your CPA, and maybe your estate attorney, a good idea. Small Business Columnist Jim Kendall explores the issue.
Aurora college student has knack for startups Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Wilbur You always had the kind of entrepreneurial drive that is almost impossible to rein in, and that almost landed him into trouble when he was just 10. By the time the Aurora resident was 21, he was on his third startup business, all while managing a full course load at Northern Illinois University. Wilbur, now 22, is the CEO and founder of Youtech & Associates, a creative ad in Naperville.
Algonquin eatery fined $2,000 for selling booze to underage drinker Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The owner of an Algonquin restaurant was fined $2,000 Tuesday for serving alcohol to an underage drinker during a December police complaince check. Through his attorney, John Wesolowski, owner of Wine & Roses Restaurant, pleaded guilty to the charge. As part of the negotiated plea, Wesolowski also agreed to pay court costs and to implement training through the state's Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training program for employees who are not current with their status.
Des Plaines warns of flood repair fraud Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Des Plaines police are warning residents dealing with flood damage to beware of home repair fraud. Signs have started popping up all over town from companies offering repair services in areas hardest hit by last week's flooding. Residents are asked to check on neighbors, particularly the elderly, who might be vulnerable to possible scams.
Glen Ellyn wants downtown designated as historic district Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn's downtown is a few steps away from becoming part of the National Register of Historic Places. Granacki Historic Consultants, the firm that prepared the village's nomination packet, will submit the village's nomination to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency by the end of the month, and the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council will consider approval at its June 26 meeting at Loyola University. If approved, the National Park Service could place Glen Ellyn's downtown on the national register as soon as August.
New downtown Barrington tavern will serve nearby restaurant patrons Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A long-vacant building along the Union Pacific railroad tracks in downtown Barrington will become a tavern called the Tip Top Tap later this spring. Village trustees approved a special-use permit Monday to turn the former Executive Center at 102 N. Cook Street into a tavern primarily intended as a waiting area for Ciao Baby! restaurant, which sits 200 feet to the east at 232 E. Main St.
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.
Palatine law firm turns to social media to build recognition Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Lawyers and social media. The words don't roll off the tongue as easily as, say, chocolate and ice cream or summer and vacation — unless you're talking with Colin Gilbert, founding partner at the law firm of Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella LLC in Palatine.
Cycling Republic opens in Algonquin Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Just in time for biking weather, a new cycling store has opened on Randall Road. Cycling Republic opened March 9 at 2397 S. Randall, in Algonquin, near the intersection of Broadsmore and Randall Road. Cycling Republic carries bikes, as well as anything you might need for biking, such as clothes and accessories.
Arlington Hts. company fined $26,000 for deadly 2012 explosion Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
An Arlington Heights company paid more than $26,000 in fines after a federal investigation found five serious violations inside the business in the wake of a deadly May 22, 2012 explosion that killed one person and injured 17 others. The blast at Arens Controls killed Neil Nicholson, 55, of Itasca. Arens has paid the fine and did not contest the citations.
Multi-chamber block party in Libertyville Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A multi-chamber block party and taste will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Libertyville Sports Complex, Route 45 and Peterson Road.
‘100 Women Who Care’ launches North suburban chapter Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The North suburbs will soon be home to a chapter of "100 Women Who Care," a unique philanthropic concept that has chapters springing up all over the country. We recently had a chance to talk with Laurie Richter, the founder of this new local chapter.
Naperville council worries about ‘mixed messages’ with pub proposal Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Downtown Naperville has seen a steady decrease in crime over the past six months and police Chief Robert Marshall says his downtown safety plan appears to be working. So the question facing city council members in coming weeks is whether adding a 19th late-night liquor permit might threaten that progress.
Immigrant rulebreakers get an edge Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
There's a little talked about problem that a lot of small business owners say makes survival difficult. Competing with companies that hire immigrants who aren't authorized to work in the U.S. is tough for a small business that follows the law because of the cost. Often, businesses pay ineligible workers less, and they also save on taxes.
Pilot Flying J’s Haslam says he won’t resign Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Cleveland Browns owner and Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam on Friday again denied any wrongdoing and said he wasn’t stepping aside, even as federal authorities alleged that he was aware of a widespread scheme to defraud customers of the truck stop chain.