Small Business
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Settlement reached in suit alleging gas stations' tax fraudSep 21, 2017 11:00 pm - A gas station in Des Plaines and 12 others in the greater Chicago area were defendants in a sales-tax fraud lawsuit that was resolved by a $4.5 million settlement, Illin...
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'Went back to Vietnam' sign at former restaurant site stirs controversy in WheatonSep 21, 2017 1:00 am - Taped inside the front door of a former Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Wheaton is a sign that says the owners "went back to Vietnam." Was the landlord who put up the...
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How to reduce stress: Get involvedSep 21, 2017 1:00 am - The suburban cities and towns where we live - and where our businesses often are located - likely could use some help. That's not a knock on the paid government official...
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Buffalo Grove Panera Bread moving to PalatineSep 20, 2017 1:00 am - The Panera Bread at 1228 W. Dundee Road in Buffalo Grove, just west of Buffalo Grove High School, is preparing to move to the northeast corner of Rand and Dundee roads i...
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When Was the Last Time Your Building was Caulked?Sep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - As cooler weather approaches, Palatine-based Dakota Evans is encouraging building owners and property managers to determine when the last time the exterior of their prop...
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A little good news sneaks in for employersSep 17, 2017 1:00 am - Some days, turmoil seems to be everywhere. • There's jaw-dropping hurricane damage, then typically American how-can-we-help cleanup support. Small businesses are on both...
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Indoor seating allowed for GRIL eatery at Mundelein industrial parkSep 15, 2017 1:00 am - Now that it has the village board's blessing, a popular Mundelein takeout sandwich shop is offering indoor seating. GRIL, 403 Washington Blvd., Suite 11, specializes...
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Bartlett issuing 'No Solicitors' stickersSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - The Bartlett Police Department has noticed a trend of increased solicitor complaints in recent weeks, and the village is making "No Solicitors Invited" stickers availabl...
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Naperville downtown Tuk Tuk shuttle business expandingSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - Maybe because they look like oversized golf carts. Maybe because they're another way not to drive drunk. Or maybe because the cost per rider can be as low as a buck, t...
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A casino night a sure bet for a winning holiday partySep 11, 2017 12:00 am - If you're dreaming of throwing an out-of-the-box holiday party this year, now is the time to start planning. The holidays might seem far away, but they have a tendency t...