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New St. Charles Chamber director to focus on increasing membership, improving events

By David Petesch
Jan 16, 2025 1:28 pm - St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebecca Greenlee has big plans for the organization’s future. “Who doesn’t love St. Charles? It’s one of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever been in,” Greenlee said. “It’s just a beautiful place to work.”
Palatine approves plan for liquor store, over objections of competitor

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 15, 2025 9:19 pm - Plans for a new liquor and tobacco store won approval this week from the Palatine village council, despite a potential competitor’s claims it could attract crime to the area.
People on the move: New hires at Itasca Bank & Trust, Lavelle Law

Daily Herald report
Jan 15, 2025 12:50 pm - Itasca Bank & Trust Co. has hired Elizabeth D. Romano as the bank’s Trust Department vice president/trust officer and appointed Thomas Gallagher as vice president/commerc...
‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast start

By Mick Zawislak
Jan 15, 2025 10:07 am - The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing but given the reception, owners of Ace Pickleball Club of Vernon Hills are confident the early attention will carry over.
A touch of romance: The James restaurant in Geneva offers a cozy, intimate spot for wining and dining

By Vicki Martinka Petersen
Jan 15, 2025 9:56 am - Tucked along Third Street in downtown Geneva is a 128-year-old house that serves as the home of The James. With its dining rooms decorated in different themes and a cozy outdoor dining area, couples could enjoy many romantic dinners here and have a unique experience each time.
New year, new opportunities for creating marketing ‘touchpoints’

By Rebecca Hoffman
Jan 15, 2025 9:48 am - As the new year unfolds, let us think about the touchpoints that inspire our audiences, our stakeholders, our customers. What moves your audience? Where are the beneficial tipping points in your marketing efforts?
Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in Plainfield

By Denise M. Baran-Unland
Jan 14, 2025 2:29 pm - “The whole secret of the business — for me, at least — is quality, quality, quality: quality food, quality service, quality hospitality,” said Jim Letsos, the 74-year-old owner of Maple Butter Cafe in Plainfield. “We work together as a team to please every customer that’s come in, to enjoy their meals and leave with a good impression.”
Watch out for post-holiday reward scams

Submitted by Better Business Bureau
Jan 14, 2025 2:16 pm - During the holiday season, consumers likely spent a significant amount on gifts and accumulated reward points from various retailers. Now cyber-crooks are exploiting this by sending fraudulent emails and texts that mimic messages from major retailers, inviting you to redeem reward points.
Unable to expand next door, Geneva’s Niche will seek other options

By Brenda Schory
Jan 13, 2025 9:37 am - The restaurant Niche, at 14 S. Third St., Geneva, had hoped to expand next door at 12 S. Third St., but the vacant retail space was rented to a Realtor instead.
‘Right time and a great fit’: After 16 years, Nirvana Wine & Grillerie expanding in a new location

By Mick Zawislak
Jan 13, 2025 9:29 am - Nirvana Wine and Grillerie, a scratch kitchen that opened in 2008 in a strip center in Vernon Hills, is moving and expanding into a new space nearby on Hawthorn Row.

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