Small Business
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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...
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Wheaton begins massive downtown beautification effortApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - Wheaton officials broke ground Friday on a major downtown streetscape project as business owners brace for a summer of construction just outside their storefronts. The ...
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Long Grove mayor says businesses will need support during roadworkApr 05, 2018 5:33 am - Long Grove Village President Bill Jacob says it'll be important for downtown businesses to receive support for the next several months during a major road project. Jacob...
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Former Slott's Hots in Libertyville to remain vacant awhile longerApr 05, 2018 1:00 am - Work to convert the former Slott's Hots restaurant in Libertyville is on an indefinite back burner as the owners shift gears to pursue an unexpected opportunity elsewher...
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Geneva dog boarder, groomer sues 2 after negative social media postsApr 05, 2018 1:00 am - A shuttered Geneva-based dog groomer and boarding business has sued two women, arguing they made defamatory social media posts after one of their dogs died there in Augu...