Small Business
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Hodgson Consulting celebrates 20 yearsDec 28, 2020 10:00 pm - BUFFALO GROVE - Hodgson Consulting & Solutions, a black woman-owned computer support business, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020. Under the leadership of CEO Karla...
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Wheeling revamps business grant program to boost funding for restaurant projectsDec 26, 2020 12:00 am - A Wheeling grant program that helps local business owners pay for site improvements is tripling the amount of money available to qualifying restaurateurs. Two grants of ...
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Osteria Bigolaro owner tries out his sandwich ideas at new sister eatery in St. CharlesDec 24, 2020 4:30 am - A racing mind and fearless spirit can be a dangerous combination in the restaurant business. But despite the challenges of opening a new restaurant during a pandemic, An...
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Hot cocoa bombs are exploding in the suburbs. Goodness, why wouldn't they be?Dec 23, 2020 4:25 am - For a person who doesn't like chocolate, self-described "cottage baker" Ashlei Nordmeyer chose for her specialty a surprising confection - one that has generated million...
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Lower and later liquor license fees among latest Arlington Heights relief measuresDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - Arlington Heights will extend some additional financial relief to local businesses - particularly restaurants - amid the ongoing pandemic and resulting second ban on ind...
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Kane County spends last of $93 million in federal relief fundsDec 22, 2020 12:00 am - It took almost eight months of squabbling and rejiggering programs, but when Kane County officials put up new calendars, they expect to have spent all $93 million in fed...
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Trump calls stimulus bill a 'disgrace,' calls for $2,000 per person instead of $600
Dec 22, 2020 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump late Tuesday threatened to torpedo Congress' massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic unce...
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WIN donates $500 to ClearbrookDec 21, 2020 10:00 pm - SCHAUMBURG - Women in Networking, a networking group of the Schaumburg Business Association, presented a check for $500 to Clearbrook this month. The donation was part o...
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'It was my home here': A lifetime in formal wear ends for Libertyville tailorDec 21, 2020 4:30 am - Even when you've known for months what's coming, walking away from a 30-year business doesn't begin to sink in until the space is empty and the keys are handed over. “On...
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ComEd accepting applications for small business assistanceDec 21, 2020 12:00 am - ComEd's new Small Business Assistance Program has begun accepting applications. The program provides eligible small business customers with a one-time grant up to $2,000...