Small Business
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‘Bigger and more beautiful’: Wheaton coffee house owner opens The Kilns downtownAug 17, 2025 9:00 pm - The owner of a bustling coffee shop in downtown Wheaton has unveiled The Kilns, a new co-working and social house named after the home of “The Chronicles of Narnia” author C.S. Lewis.
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Cybersecurity expert turned restaurateur brings Culture Shock to dinersAug 17, 2025 8:42 am - Culture Shock, a restaurant featuring a variety of cuisines, is planning to open in Glen Ellyn in October.
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The Biz Week That Was: Town hall on maternity ward closing, new local grocery tax, and more luxury apartments are among the highlightsAug 16, 2025 11:00 am - Town hall to address proposed closure of Elk Grove hospital’s maternity ward Elk Grove Village officials have scheduled a town hall for Ascension Illinois executives...
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Politicians must prioritize saving public transitAug 16, 2025 10:45 am - Access. That one word summarizes why public transportation is so crucial to small businesses across the region.
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Huntley announces vendors for new Shops on MainAug 15, 2025 5:59 pm - Huntley announces opening of Shops on Main, a seasonal retail business incubator program launching in November with 10 vendors selling apparel, food, gifts, and more in customized downtown spaces.
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514 Market Loop opens its doors for Snap & Sip MixerAug 14, 2025 3:04 pm - 514 Market Loop, a West Dundee coworking space, is hosting a Snap & Sip open house on Aug. 28, offering free photo headshots, local vendors, tours, and more to support local businesses.
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Just months after opening in South Elgin, Legit Dogs & Ice will close Aug. 24Aug 14, 2025 2:57 pm - Mere months after opening in South Elgin, the owners of Legit Dogs & Ice announced on social media that the restaurant would close Aug. 24.
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93 Octane Brewery expanding to ElmhurstAug 14, 2025 12:51 pm - 93 Octane Brewery, a gas station-inspired brewery located in St. Charles, is opening a new location in Elmhurst today.
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Economic uncertainty revives interest in barteringAug 13, 2025 10:54 am - The current economic climate, which is seeing the effects of tariffs, cost increases and a slowing job market, is creating uncertainty for not only individuals, but also businesses of all sizes.
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Cybersecurity: A critical priority for businesses of all sizesAug 09, 2025 12:15 pm - In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity no longer is just a concern for large corporations. Small and mid-sized businesses are equally — if not more — vulnerable to cyberattacks.