Small Business
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'Now the social (part) is over': What suburban hair salons, barbershops will be likeMay 28, 2020 5:25 am - Suburban hair salons and barbershops can reopen Friday with measures that safeguard the health of customers and employees, but that takes out much of the joy, service pr...
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Here's what you need to know about restaurants and bars reopening with outdoor serviceMay 28, 2020 5:00 am - Wearing a facial covering when not eating or drinking and being careful about congregating as a group are among the differences customers will need to get used to when s...
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Leonard's Bakery closes Northbrook store after 34 yearsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Leonard's Bakery in Northbrook - which billed itself as "the premier Jewish bakery on Chicago's Northshore" - has closed. Owners announced the closing on Facebook Wednes...
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As Arlington Heights prepares for outdoor dining, Fausto's Italian Kitchen is closingMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - While a select number of downtown Arlington Heights restaurants will be open Friday for alfresco dining, the village's full-scale coordinated shutdown of streets to expa...
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Reality star Doute to appear in Naperville book shop's first virtual author visitMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville, a popular site for well-known authors to visit during pre-pandemic times, is jumping into the world of virtual events with its first o...
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Digital grants to help nonprofitsMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - Paul Gregory Media has given digital marketing grants to five nonprofit organizations that participated in the Giving DuPage Days fundraiser. NAMI DuPage, Love Christia...
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Raffle will aid small businesses in LibertyvilleMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - A relief effort headed by MainStreet Libertyville will benefit downtown businesses affected by mandatory COVID-19 closures. More than 50 participating retailers, restaur...
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St. Charles Chamber launches support local campaignMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - ST. CHARLES - The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign and asking businesses and the community to post "Shop Local*Support Local*Love Local" yard sign...
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A longtime Naperville flower shop is struggling to survive - along with the American dream
May 27, 2020 1:00 am - Florists dream of spring, when shops burst in a colorful riot of blooms while ledgers pool in black ink. First Communions, Palm Sunday, Easter, proms, charity events, we...
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CLC task force ready to help small businessesMay 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Lake County small business owners continue to navigate through these challenging economic times. College of Lake County's Small Business Development & International Tra...