Small Business
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Des Plaines council says no to downtown cannabis dispensaryDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - Reversing course, the Des Plaines city council on Monday snuffed out a plan to open a cannabis dispensary in the downtown area. A Chicago-based company called Dispensary...
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Notable suburban businesses that closed in 2021Dec 20, 2021 12:00 am - A suburban institution that hosted some of the biggest names in horse racing. An iconic retailer that helped make Woodfield Mall what it is today. A German eatery that w...
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New cafe proposed for Wheeling shopping centerDec 19, 2021 12:00 am - Wheeling's liquor control commission will meet Monday to discuss a request for a liquor license at a proposed cafe in town. An eatery called Kitchen House has been propo...
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How the Illinois Chamber of Commerce helps small businessesDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois is a place business can be proud to call home. The ethos of Illinois is its vibrant business culture. Opulent skyscrapers cover the Chicago skyline as a symbol...
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How College of DuPage aids local economic developmentDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - The critical role that community colleges have always played in regional economic development continues to increase. According to the recent Illinois Community College E...
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Mundelein proposes annual fees of up to $1,500 for outdoor dining licensesDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Mundelein restaurants would have to pay annual license fees ranging from $500 to $1,500 to offer dining on sidewalks, streets and other public property, under a proposal...
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Politicians must focus on reducing property taxes in 2022Dec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The holiday season is upon us and while the COVID-19 pandemic stubbornly persists, we must look with hope and optimism toward 2022. Illinois has been provided tremendou...
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Small business startups overlook financial elements of starting a businessDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The U.S. Census Bureau reported about 200,000 new businesses formed monthly from 2009-2019. In 2020 however, during the height of the pandemic, that number doubled to ab...
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How 3 businesses accessed SBA assistance throughout the COVID-19 pandemicDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the S...
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Elk Grove Village's purchase of shopping center will mean closure of bowling alley, but not bakeryDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village is paying $12.7 million to buy a shopping center at the northern gateway to town, with an eye toward redevelopment that officials say will preserve som...