Small Business
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McHenry Downtown Theater will close for renovations in 2022, focus on live events
Dec 01, 2021 12:00 am - After a rough two years for movie theaters across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shifts by film studios to release movies directly to streaming platforms, ...
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Fourth generation takes the helm at Elgin's Kellenberger AutoNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - ELGIN - Kellenberger Auto Service in downtown Elgin said the fourth generation of leadership is about to take the helm. Established in 1939 by Herman Kellenberger, his g...
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Constable: Hanukkah menorahs, dreidels go from traditional to wackyNov 27, 2021 12:00 am - Once a rather modest Jewish holiday, Hanukkah and its growing popularity are fueling an explosion in sales of menorahs, dreidels and other products. Some Hanukkah menora...
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What suburban stores are doing in hopes you give them a Small Business Saturday boostNov 26, 2021 4:00 am - In between the time you buy your new TV at a big-box store on Black Friday and you order your shoes online on Cyber Monday, businesses such as Bootery Boutique in Libert...
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Elgin Farmers Market draws more shoppers, vendors than in 2020Nov 26, 2021 12:00 am - The 21st season of the Elgin Farmers Market brought more shoppers and more vendors downtown than in 2020, according to the Downtown Neighborhood Association's end-of-sea...
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CLC assists initiative for minority-owned small businessesNov 23, 2021 10:00 pm - GRAYSLAKE - The Lake County Community Foundation has launched the Small Business Growth Initiative, a new program to support small businesses owned by people of color wi...
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Northwest suburban realtors' podcast, videos put spotlight on local businessesNov 23, 2021 12:00 am - Jason Stallard and Mike Mollerdino call themselves "community-first realtors." "People don't buy their house for the four walls," Stallard said. "People buy for the comm...
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Controversial gas station plan again progresses in MundeleinNov 22, 2021 12:00 am - Despite substantial opposition from nearby residents, Mundelein's village board on Monday moved closer to greenlighting a plan to build a gas station and convenience sto...
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The Graceful Ordinary restaurant in St. Charles reopening its doors Tuesday
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Holiday elves to brighten downtown Barrington windowsNov 21, 2021 10:00 pm - Local artists are hitting the streets to create holiday window scenes for Destination Barrington's Holiday Windows campaign. Starting this week, you will see mischievous...