Hospitality
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How DuPage County wants to help its hotels, restaurantsJul 13, 2020 5:30 am - A proposed marketing campaign could provide a boost to DuPage County's hospitality industry following the sharp decline in travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. DuPage...
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Editorial: Northwest Community, the legacy of Stuart Paddock Sr.Jul 11, 2020 3:00 pm - In many ways, this newspaper and Northwest Community Hospital grew up together. The late Stuart Paddock Sr., venerable editor and onetime owner, was a community builder ...
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BeaUnique Latin Kitchen plans to open in downtown ElginJul 02, 2020 1:00 am - Popular local caterer BeaUnique Latin Kitchen has signed a lease in downtown Elgin where it plans to open a restaurant this fall. Owners Beatriz and Alberto Cardona said...
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'This is like normal': Suburbs move into Phase 4 of reopening planJun 26, 2020 1:00 am - Restaurants began serving customers indoors. Museums and movie theaters started reopening with limited occupancy. People could visit zoos, work out at gyms and gather in...
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Indoor dining returns. Here's what suburban restaurants are doing to prepare.Jun 25, 2020 6:00 am - For diners and restaurateurs, another new normal begins this weekend. After months of carryout, curbside pickup and al fresco service, suburban restaurants are preparin...
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Empty hotels create $17 billion budget hole for local projects
Jun 21, 2020 6:25 am - Empty hotel rooms are leaving gaping holes in state and local budgets. A sharp decline in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic will cost governments roughly $17 billion i...
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Naf Naf names new CEOMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant chain Naf Naf has named Greg Willman as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15. Willman will oversee t...
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Tourism groups promote Illinois Road TripsMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Sixteen tourism organizations around the state are working together to attract visitors to safely visit their communities by providing weekly inspiration fo...
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Hostmark Hospitality Group acquired RAR HospitalityMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Hostmark Hospitality Group announced it has acquired RAR Hospitality, a San Diego-based hospitality management group, for an undisclosed amount. The transac...
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McDonald's warns of franchise culling, offers $40 million in aidMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - McDonald's Corp. is estimating that tens of millions of dollars will be needed to help U.S. franchisees, but has also warned that some distressed franchisees may need to...