Hospitality
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Aurora City Council delays decision on plan for hotel near Hollywood Casino site
Sep 11, 2026 10:00 am - The Aurora City Council on Tuesday night delayed a decision on a proposed hotel development near the new Aurora Hollywood Casino site, citing concerns over whether the hotel aligns with the city’s vision for the area.
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Aurora City Council eyes plan for hotel near Hollywood Casino site
Sep 04, 2026 11:27 am - The Aurora City Council is set to vote on a proposed ECHO Suites hotel by Wyndham near North Farnsworth Avenue that if approved could open next year.
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You should take advantage of dining loyalty programsSep 02, 2026 9:08 am - In one way or another, we are all members of loyalty programs. Restaurants, hotels, airlines, rideshares, grocery stores, drug stores and even Pampers. Most fast-food restaurants offer loyalty programs, and the trend is expanding among sit-down establishments.
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The Drake Oak Brook hotel earns arboretum status for its grounds
Aug 25, 2026 11:54 am - The Drake Oak Brook property is one of a very small number of hotels in the United States that has earned ArbNet arboretum accreditation.
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Ownership dispute over shuttered Sugar Factory restaurant in Rosemont leads to heated meetingAug 18, 2026 6:48 pm - A dispute between rival ownership groups of the shuttered Sugar Factory restaurant led to a heated zoning board meeting in Rosemont.
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Possible lightning strike sparks fire at Naperville hotel, causing $8 million in damageJul 03, 2026 9:43 am - A hotel on Naperville’s north side was left uninhabitable and sustained an estimated $8 million in damage following a fire late Thursday.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
Jun 16, 2026 2:37 pm - McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it’s bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They’ll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.
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‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.Jun 06, 2026 1:50 pm - After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.
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Cellphones do not memories makeMay 27, 2026 10:27 am - I strongly believe that it is important for adults to put down their phones during a meal and really enjoy being together. However, I also believe that putting down the phones during a meal for young people is crucial.
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