Small Business
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Last Kiss: A widow's mission to sustain her husband's barbershopApr 20, 2018 5:00 am - Despite the candlelit countertop memorial inside the entrance, customers often asked “Where's Corey?” that fall as they swept past the empty first chair. It was left to ...
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Jersey Mike's coming to Rolling MeadowsApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - A new Jersey Mike's sub shop is expected to open in May on Golf Road in Rolling Meadows, officials said. The city issued the business an interior remodel permit in March...
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Election brings opportunity to get involvedApr 16, 2018 5:00 am - The names on the ballot aren't likely to change between now and the November 6 general election - at least in Illinois, one of just two states that have held primary ele...
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'Caddyshack'-themed mini-golf coming to Wauconda SaturdayApr 12, 2018 1:00 am - If you've been waiting for a chance to break out your new stereo-equipped golf bag or an ugly striped hat, rejoice - downtown Wauconda will be turned into a "Caddyshack"...
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South Elgin nursing home residents love weekly flower donationApr 10, 2018 1:00 am - A weekly donation of flowers has brightened a South Elgin nursing home whose residents say they enjoy making the colorful arrangements that adorn common areas. "I think ...
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Naperville looking to solve parking problems before next ChristkindlmarketApr 10, 2018 1:00 am - When thousands of holiday shoppers descended on Naperville in a festive mood late last year for the second annual Christkindlmarket at Naper Settlement, they left some d...
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Community rallies around Elgin family with dad deploying to KuwaitApr 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Normally, one would expect Dan Symonds to be totally cool with his upcoming overseas deployment with the U.S. Army Reserve, what with it being his sixth and all. But thi...
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Staffing may be secret to restaurant successApr 09, 2018 5:00 am - Unless the wait service doesn't match what we expect or the food has an odd flavor, most of us don't pay much attention to restaurant staff. Tom Bozonelos pays attention...
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Convenience a factor in Girl Scouts store's move to Randall Road corridorApr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - If you're heading out to buy Girl Scout merit badges or Brownie sashes to display your awards, the trip soon will be a little more convenient. The Girl Scouts store - as...
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Spotted Fox opening second location in CarpentersvilleApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - Ongoing efforts to revitalize Spring Hill Mall have prompted a St. Charles restaurant owner to expand into Carpentersville. Spotted Fox Ale House is expected to open thi...