Hospitality
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Restaurants trying subscription programs
Feb 22, 2023 8:46 AM - Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they'll do the same for their favorite meals. Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang's as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits. Some offer unlimited drinks or free delivery for a monthly fee; others will bring out your favorite appetizer each time you visit. -
Arlington Heights proposes regulations on street performers to accompany alfresco dining
Feb 14, 2023 5:00 AM - With the popularity of the Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining zone in downtown Arlington Heights has come street performers -- and new proposed rules that would allow them to perform there until 9 p.m. daily -- so long as they don't use sound systems. -
'There's a good foundation here': New owners take over Cary Ale House
Feb 13, 2023 12:10 PM - After coming under new ownership a few weeks ago, Cary Ale House & Brewing Co. won't see substantial changes to start, but its new owners have some ideas for additions in the coming months.
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Parking garage no longer part of Des Plaines hotel plan
Feb 7, 2023 12:00 PM - Construction of a new hotel on Des Plaines' south side will move forward without a parking garage. -
Coffee Siesta coming soon to Glenview's downtown Metra stationJan 25, 2023 9:54 AM - The Glenview village board recently approved Coffee Siesta to operate at the downtown Metra station.
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Schaumburg hotel developer seeking extensions on building permit, tax break
Jan 24, 2023 5:00 AM - Construction of a Holiday Inn Express in Schaumburg is nearing completion, with the business expected to open his spring as the 31st hotel in the village. -
Restaurant owner feeds hundreds of seniors for free
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Developer wants to erase garage from hotel plan in Des Plaines
Jan 3, 2023 5:30 AM - An international real estate developer wants to remove a proposed parking garage from plans for a new hotel in Des Plaines. -
Illinois promotes tourism at Rose Parade
Dec 26, 2022 1:30 PM - The Illinois Office of Tourism will promote the state with its first float appearance at the 134th Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 2, in Pasadena, California. -
Napolita pizzeria, wine bar slated for March opening in Northbrook
Dec 22, 2022 1:48 PM - Northbrook's new Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar, coming to 1349 Shermer Road, is slated for a March opening.
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