Small Business
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Up your golf game: New indoor training and practice center opens in St. CharlesNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - At 23 years old, Mike Foy of South Elgin can say he's spent a lifetime playing golf and learning how to teach it and manage a golf business. Ultimately, area golfers may...
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His dream business remains in flux, but Ash has a community behind himNov 12, 2021 1:00 am - Jeff Ash thought he was building his dream business. It turns out he was building a community. That community has helped to sustain the business through a difficult last...
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Niko's Tavern brings a familiar restaurant name to Elgin's west sideNov 12, 2021 12:00 am - A familiar name in West suburban restaurants has arrived in Elgin. Niko's Tavern opened this week in the location formerly occupied by TJ's Bar and Grill at 3145 Route 2...
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Vienna Beef inducts Bartlett's The Dogfather into its hall of fameNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Bartlett's The Dogfather restaurant this month became only the 138th establishment nationwide to be inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame. According to the ...
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After 56 years and three generations, Casper family closing Lake Zurich hardware storeNov 10, 2021 3:00 pm - A family business that spans three generations in Lake Zurich is ending its run after 56 years. Casper's True Value Hardware has been the place of first jobs for scores ...
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Batavia store owner that sold $5.6 million lotto ticket says it's 'pretty exciting'Nov 10, 2021 12:00 am - While the holder of Monday's $5.6 million winning Lotto ticket hasn't been identified yet, the owner of the Batavia store where the ticket was bought is in line for a ni...
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Boss Dawgz to open its first location at the 1960 iconic Dog 'n Suds site in LisleNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Chicago area residents are anxiously awaiting the opening of the next new flavor in town. WWTGRP recently announced the new location of Boss Dawgz opening at 5520 Lincol...
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Policymakers should adopt an economic strategy focused on local businesses and communitiesNov 08, 2021 1:00 am - Politicians often focus on luring large companies into their communities by providing huge tax breaks and other incentives. Indeed, Illinois policymakers have spent imme...
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'I just don't think that's OK': Downtown Naperville diner's paint job draws criticismNov 05, 2021 5:00 am - JoJo's Shake Bar in downtown Naperville didn't commit a "no-no" with its new paint scheme, but local officials still aren't happy with it. Members of the city's planning...
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Chums Shrimp Shack doing brisk business as it opens its doors in St. Charles
Nov 05, 2021 1:00 am - Fishermen are known to throw chum — chopped fish — into the water to increase their catch. Living up to its name, Chums Shrimp Shack has been busy since opening its door...