Small Business
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Suburban stores pivot to special promotions, personal services for Small Business SaturdayNov 26, 2020 12:00 am - Suburban shops hope new merchandise, personal service help them hold their own in a scaled-back holiday season launch
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Need a little Christmas? Downtown Wheaton shines bright for the holidaysNov 25, 2020 12:00 am - These reindeer are not fit to fly. But the herd stationed in downtown Wheaton outshines Santa's eight tiny reindeer in one regard: Individual style. Elle Withall, hersel...
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Chamber: Try shopping locally for the holidays this yearNov 24, 2020 12:00 am - The holiday shopping season has gotten off to an early start in 2020, as stores try to make up for declining sales throughout the pandemic. For independent retailers, th...
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Support local artists by shopping Nature-Inspired Art MarketNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Beginning Nov. 27 at 5 p.m., shop local and online for holiday gifts this year at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods' fourth annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market. Y...
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Where you spend your money this year mattersNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - It's no surprise that everyone has been shaken up by the Coronavirus this year but it has disproportionately affected people in poor countries. You can make a difference...
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Hersey student with Down syndrome starts dog treat company, sells out of them in 2 hoursNov 21, 2020 12:00 am - Peanut butter and bacon is Wyatt Nelson's favorite flavor. The dogs seem to like it, too. Nelson, a 15-year-old freshman at Hersey High School with Down syndrome and aut...
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Pandemic creating difficult situations for employersNov 19, 2020 10:00 pm - The COVID-19 pandemic has created some tricky situations for employers to navigate, perhaps none more difficult than the politics. That was just one issue addressed in T...
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Aspen Dental expands to AntiochNov 19, 2020 10:00 pm - ANTIOCH - Aspen Dental has opened its doors in Antioch, growing its network to more than 40 practices in Illinois. The new office, 550 E. Route 173, is led by Dr. Yousif...
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Black Lung Brewing launches online fundraiser for new Round Lake Beach taproomNov 18, 2020 12:00 am - Black Lung Brewing Co. founder and head brewer Josh Grubbs launched an internet fundraiser this month to ensure the company has the cash needed to open a new Round Lake ...
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Despite pleas from restaurant owners, Des Plaines to enforce indoor dining banNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - Despite pleas from local restaurateurs, Des Plaines will enforce restrictions on indoor restaurant and bar service ordered by Gov. J.B. Pritzker because of escalating CO...