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Sunday, November 29, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Even when dining outdoors, your dinner party can still be stylish.

Al fresco dining best thing to come from pandemic

For hundreds of years, many have enjoyed dining outdoors, and with the current situation of the pandemic, dining al fresco is something that has been advocated by medical professionals and politicians alike.
Proposed streetscape improvements will be postponed a few years along Jefferson Avenue between Webster and Main streets, the Naperville City Council decided after hearing opposition from struggling business owners and concerned residents.

Naperville council nixes downtown streetscape project from 2021 budget

A multimillion-dollar streetscape project in the heart of downtown Naperville is being postponed to mitigate the burden on businesses already struggling under COVID-19 restrictions.
Amandeep Kaur

Focus is on weight loss at MediWellness in Roselle

A former gym space in Roselle is now home to a health and wellness center primarily focused on weight loss.
When the pandemic began, Kris Schoenberger, left, the owner of BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich and Third Lake, set a goal of giving 10,000 meals to first responders and medical personnel on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. As of now, his restaurants have given out more than 15,000 meals. Also pictured are Jay McGuire, center, and Kane Agayan.

Someone to be thankful for: Lake County restaurateur delivers for first responders

When the global pandemic started, the owner of BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich and Third Lake made it his goal to give 10,000 meals to first responders and medical personnel on the front lines of the crisis. He not only hit that goal -- he exceeded it.
The Little Traveler store in Geneva is temporarily closing, starting Friday, due to the owner’s concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Little Traveler shuts doors temporarily, as part of fight against COVID-19
The Little Traveler store in Geneva is closing, temporarily, for holiday shopping. The owner says it is the responsible thing to do, because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2020, file photo President-elect Joe Biden walks from his motorcade to speak to members of the media in Wilmington, Del. The big tech companies enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Obama-Biden administration. Joe Biden is back now, ready to take the presidential mantle in January. But times have changed, and Big Tech is hardly expecting a return to those halcyon days. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
The Obama-Biden administration was a charmed era for America's tech companies -- a moment when they were lionized as innovators, hailed as job creators and largely left alone.
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
It's early in the season, but both wholesale tree farmers and small cut-your-own lots are reporting strong demand, with many opening well before Thanksgiving. Businesses say they are seeing more people and earlier than ever.
Target's Cyber Week features largest-ever lineup of digital deals
As Target Corporation wraps up its month-long "Black Friday Now" sale, the retailer today announced plans for Cyber Monday and its largest-ever Cyber Week event.
WGN is the parent company of Nexstar Media Group.
Feder: Dish Network turns up heat on Nexstar renewal
Dish Network is accusing Nexstar Media Group of demanding "unreasonable rate increases" and threatening "to blackout its stations from Dish customers to gain negotiation leverage," reports Robert Feder.
Xeris Pharmaceuticals announces inducement grants
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the Compensation Committee of Xeris' Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options for an aggregate of 18,000 shares, and restricted stock units for an aggregate of 70,200 shares, of its common stock to 11 new employee(s) under Xeris' Inducement Equity Plan.
Jeff Miller accepts congratulations last January as his and his wife Michele’s business, Divine Signs & Graphics, receives the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Business of the Year Award.
Hoffman Estates Chamber seeks Excellence Awards nominations
The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry is seeking nominations of businesses and individuals whose positive contributions have helped the organization and community through one of their most difficult years.
Michael Blickman
Business Ledger | Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Employers are already asking whether it will be lawful to establish mandatory vaccination policies for their employees.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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