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Friday, October 15, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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A new Hobby Lobby store is set to open at Gurnee Mills mall in Gurnee in late January, company officials announced this week. The store will fill a portion of the former Sears space that’s been vacant since 2018.

Hobby Lobby opening at Gurnee Mills in early 2022

A new Hobby Lobby store will open early next year in a portion of the former Sears at Gurnee Mills mall in Gurnee, company officials announced this week.
Bien Trucha in Geneva added outdoor dining pods last year. They were so popular that the restaurant decided to keep them up year-round.

As the temps drop, suburban restaurants adapt outdoor dining options

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, suburban restaurants are providing novel spaces to dine and drink outside as the temperatures plunge. "There's still a lot of people that don't feel that comfortable (with the pandemic), so they like their own space," says Bien Trucha Group chief business officer Julio Cano.
Downers Grove approved Holladay Properties’ request to build a Woodspring Suites hotel and a to-be-determined restaurant at the southeast corner of Ogden and Walnut Avenues. The hotel design is similar to the Woodspring Suites in Gurnee, pictured here.

Downers Grove approves Ogden Avenue hotel and restaurant

The Downers Grove village council unanimously voted this week to allow a new hotel and restaurant to be built at the southeast corner of Ogden and Walnut Avenues.
Albert Ramon

Feder: CBS 2 hires former NewsNation forecaster Albert Ramon as chief meteorologist

Fresh from his yearlong stint with Chicago-based cable news network NewsNation, Albert Ramon has been hired as chief meteorologist at WBBM-Channel 2, the CBS-owned station announced today.
Former co-host Melissa McGurren accused Eric Ferguson of creating an “unbearable” work environment and has sued the radio station’s parent company alleging it didn’t investigate claims and defamed her over them.
McGurren sues WTMX parent over claims against Eric Ferguson
Former co-host Melissa McGurren, who accused radio host Eric Ferguson of creating an "unbearable" work environment, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the radio station's parent company claiming it either never looked into her claims or the investigation was a "sham."
Advocate Sherman Hospital administrators say patients are “getting the care they need” at the Elgin hospital despite an ongoing anesthesiologist shortage.
Sherman president tells Elgin officials 'patients getting the care they need' amid shortage
Two days after doctors asked the Elgin Board of Health for help in getting answers from Advocate Sherman Hospital about the ongoing anesthesiologist shortage, the hospital president said she wanted to "set the record straight" during Wednesday's Elgin City Council meeting.
Eric Ferguson
Feder: Melissa McGurren sues The Mix; fourth woman targets Eric Ferguson
As allegations of misconduct continue to pile up against Radio Hall of Famer Eric Ferguson, his bosses show no sign of wavering in support of their beleaguered morning personality.
City Auto Group co-owners Anthony Scala, left, and Shawn Kohli have purchased Flag Chevrolet, renaming it City Chevrolet of Grayslake.
City Auto Group purchases Flag Chevrolet in Grayslake
City Auto Group, co-owned by Anthony Scala and Shawn Kohli, has purchased Flag Chevrolet at 1000 E. Belvidere Road, renaming it City Chevrolet of Grayslake.
U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus. Already millions who got their initial Pfizer shots at least six months ago are getting a booster of that brand. On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration evaluated the evidence that Moderna boosters should be offered, too — and on Friday, they'll tackle the same question for those who got Johnson & Johnson's vaccine. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
A custom-built Wausau Home, which have been constructed in partnership with independent local builders throughout the Midwest for more than 60 years.
Four area Wausau Homes builders merge
Wausau Homes North Aurora, an industry leader in custom home building, has announced it will begin operating under the name Wausau Homes Chicago after its merger with two other suburban builders.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Thursday said it has agreed to make an additional investment in Chicago-based VillageMD to accelerate the opening of at least 600 Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in more than 30 U.S. markets by 2025.
Walgreens to expand venture into primary care clinics
Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance Thursday said it has agreed to make a $5.2 billion investment in Chicago-based VillageMD to accelerate the opening of at least 600 Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in more than 30 U.S. markets by 2025 and 1,000 by 2027.
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for Salon Suites by JB, 2760 Aurora Ave., Naperville. The event was facilitated with esteemed ambassadors and community members, as well as civic leaders Mayor Steve Chirico and Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kaylin Risvold.
Business Ledger | After Hours: Salon Suites by JB
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for Salon Suites by JB, 2760 Aurora Ave., Naperville. The event was facilitated with esteemed ambassadors and community members, as well as civic leaders Mayor Steve Chirico and Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kaylin Risvold.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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