Hospitality
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It’s your money, so check, please!Oct 28, 2026 10:40 am - I love the hospitality industry, but it really upsets me that there are devious owners and managers who try to take advantage of their guests with additional fees. These operators are betting you won’t look at your check. They just want you to sign it and get on with your day.
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Hungry for a deal? Taste of Naperville offers budget-friendly bites at local restaurants
Oct 12, 2026 10:01 am - For roughly one week, Naperville diners can savor a little bit of everything the city has to offer with the inaugural Taste of Naperville.
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Bad Yelp review? Here’s how restaurants should respondOct 07, 2026 2:33 pm - The honeymoon is over for restaurants. At first, customers were just happy to dine out. Now that spending is tighter for many families, meals at a restaurant have taken on greater importance. They must deliver not only good food but also — and this is even more important — great customer service.
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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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