Hospitality
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Suds and summer: Suburbs, city bring on the craft beer festsJun 06, 2018 11:00 am - Summer's a great time for beer lovers. And craft beer fests across the suburbs provide the chance to try local and lesser-known brews in outdoor settings. Here's a look ...
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Dining out: Che Figata's chef leads demo, tasting at Marcel'sJun 06, 2018 11:00 am - Taste test Under the direction of founder and executive chef Mark Grimes, Che Figata recently opened its doors in Naperville's CityGate Centre, bringing its authentic "I...
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Aurora Area CVB wins sports awardJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - The Aurora Area CVB and the Aurora Area Sports Alliance are the winners of a 2018 Reader's Choice Award given by Sports Destination Management magazine. The Aurora Area ...
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Elgin tourism bureau president laid off by boardJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - The longtime president and CEO of the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be laid off effective June 30 as result of the city's decision to cap contractual sa...
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9 suburban restaurants with unique al fresco diningMay 30, 2018 11:30 am - Relaxing outdoor patios. Beautifully landscaped gardens. Rooftops overlooking quaint downtowns. Suburban residents don't have to travel far to enjoy picturesque al fresc...
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Dining out: Kings goes 'Solo' with new 'Star Wars' drinksMay 23, 2018 10:30 am - Kings' 'Star Wars' drinks In time for the release of the new "Solo: A Star Wars Story" movie this weekend, Kings Dining & Entertainment in Rosemont will be serving up tw...
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Loft 21 owner also operates entertainment production company in LincolnshireMay 22, 2018 1:00 pm - An interview with Jazmine Gonzalez, owner of Loft 21 in Lincolnshire. Q: Tell us a little bit about the Loft 21. A: It's a Chicago urban loft venue in the North suburbs ...
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Meet in the “Southwest” -- the I&M Canal CorridorMay 22, 2018 1:00 pm - Just a few miles southwest of Chicago through Lemont, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Joliet and extending to Starved Rock State Park area is the nation's first Heritage Corridor...
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5 reasons to hold an event in Lake CountyMay 22, 2018 1:00 pm - With its prime location north of Chicago, unique meeting venues and three resorts, Lake County, Illinois, is the ideal place to host your next meeting, conference or eve...
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What Starbucks could learn from this restaurateur about race at work
May 20, 2018 1:15 am - WASHINGTON - Andy Shallal gets right to the point: Which table would you rather serve - a party of four black women, or four white men in suits and ties? "And be honest,...