Small Business
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What Congress' stimulus package would mean to local businessMar 26, 2020 6:00 pm - The $2 trillion economic rescue package approved by the U.S. Senate late Wednesday night includes a number of provisions and aid for businesses struggling to maintain no...
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Bensenville business owners spread joy with balloon messagesMar 26, 2020 1:00 am - Two Bensenville business owners are using balloons to deliver a pair of colorful messages about how to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Tommy and Scott DeLorenzo, owner...
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Virtual First Fridays in AuroraMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - The popular First Fridays events in downtown Aurora are moving online in light of concern about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The monthly celebration of art, music ...
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Palatine chamber launches website to help local businessesMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce has created the Palatine Strong website to inform residents about current offers from local businesses, and delivery, pickup, and o...
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Four Lake County communities to provide updates on coronavirus responseMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Municipal and business leaders from Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Green Oaks and Libertyville will provide updates and answer questions about their response to the coronaviru...
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Elk Grove Village bakery surprises residents with free baked goodsMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Some Elk Grove Village residents who are cooped up amid the state's stay-at-home order have been treated to a sweet surprise, thanks to a long-standing bakery in town. J...
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DuPage cafes offering 'Buy a Loaf, Give a Roll' to help homelessMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Great Harvest Bread Co. of Naperville and Downers Grove, along with supplier Schultz Supply, is donating one roll of toilet paper to DuPage PADS for every loaf of bread ...
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Frato's in Schaumburg finds new ways to help patronsMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg has been receiving praise from community members for its quick and innovative responses to COVID-19 restrictions. But despite ...
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Constable: Magicians try new tricks as gigs disappearMar 24, 2020 5:30 am - Just say the magic words, “COVID-19,” and poof — the livelihood of local magicians vanishes. “Everything is gone,” says Pete Kovacevich, 62, a full-time magician from Bu...
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In wake of public criticism, Mundelein trustees reverse course on sign banMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - After growing public backlash, Mundelein trustees have declared the village's ban on pole signs and cabinet wall signs unenforceable. The decision Monday night means bus...