Small Business
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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...
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Canopy controversy leaves downtown Arlington Heights restaurant in limboNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect that Jim Platt is no longer business development director at the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. A proposal to instal...
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Gurnee launches programs to help businesses hurt by COVID-19 pandemicNov 02, 2021 1:00 am - Village programs, which could cost Gurnee up to $425,000, are now underway to help small businesses that suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small business owners can...
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Lake Zurich trustees approve first marijuana dispensary where TGI Fridays wasNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - The Lake Zurich village board approved a plan to establish the town's first marijuana dispensary — to be called Bloc Cannabis Dispensary — at the old TGI Fridays restaur...
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Constable: Former Des Plaines man's apocalyptic cooking show serves up horror, sci-fi, creepy catsOct 30, 2021 1:00 am - Watching cooking shows while stuck at home during the pandemic, Tony Trimm longed for something more entertaining. So Trimm, who grew up in Des Plaines, used his creativ...