Small Business
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Familiar restaurant rebranding as JJ Twigs Pizza & Pub on Main Street in AntiochJan 22, 2025 9:49 am - Johnny’s Snack Shop at 1500 Main St. (Route 83) in Antioch closed for remodeling about a month ago and will re-emerge Jan. 31 under the same ownership but as JJ Twigs Pizza and Pub.
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Mayor, Northwestern Medicine honored by Grayslake business groupJan 20, 2025 1:45 pm - The Grayslake Economic Development Commission has selected Rhett Taylor, mayor of the village of Grayslake, as the recipient of the 2024 Business Leader of the Year Award.
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Cafes, bakeries selected for 2024 Made in St. Charles program
Jan 20, 2025 1:43 pm - Four businesses will be presented awards Tuesday, Jan. 21, as part of the 2024 Made in St. Charles program. Arcedium Coffeehouse, Brown Butter Café & Bakery, Dear Donuts...
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‘There’s such a need’: Gluten-free restaurant opens in GenevaJan 20, 2025 1:42 pm - Ugly Noodle, a new celiac-safe, gluten-free restaurant, has opened in downtown Geneva.
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Votes on 3 long-neglected state issues can help Illinois businessesJan 19, 2025 5:26 am - On April 1, nine suburban townships will ask their community of voters about three pressing issues affecting Illinois and its business environment. Advisory questions in...
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The Biz Week That Was: Pickleball proliferation, dispute over sales taxes and downtown revitalization among the highlightsJan 19, 2025 5:18 am - ‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast start The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing, but given the ...
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‘We built a community here’: Dave’s Specialty Foods goes out on top after nearly 24 yearsJan 19, 2025 5:13 am - Dave’s Specialty Foods has reached the end of its nearly 24-year ride. But along the way, it left a trail of happy customers who enjoyed its food, took cooking classes, had events catered, and held private functions at 105 W. Prospect Ave. in Mount Prospect.
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50 minority- and women-owned businesses at Fox Valley Mall recognized ahead of Aurora’s MLK weekend celebrationJan 17, 2025 12:33 pm - With the addition of a handful of new businesses at Fox Valley Mall, the shopping center has reached a significant milestone in expanding diversity in entrepreneurship and creating jobs, according to city officials.
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New St. Charles Chamber director to focus on increasing membership, improving events
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Palatine approves plan for liquor store, over objections of competitorJan 15, 2025 9:19 pm - Plans for a new liquor and tobacco store won approval this week from the Palatine village council, despite a potential competitor’s claims it could attract crime to the area.