Small Business
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A perfect fit: Daughters of beloved Mount Prospect shoe repairman open hair salonMar 05, 2026 3:14 pm - The name DeAngelo is associated with shoe repair, most notably Al’s Shoe Service, which owner Larry DeAngelo runs out of the Mount Prospect train station. Now, DeAngelo’s daughters, Angela and Alexandria, are carrying on the family name, but in an entirely different line of work.
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‘Giving back to the community:’ St. Charles honors homegrown business The Hairy Ant
Mar 05, 2026 2:05 pm - Homegrown business The Hairy Ant recently was honored with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” for its contributions to the community.
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Illinois quantum park, mHub partner on new tenant programMar 03, 2026 2:23 pm - The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a first-of-its-kind campus built for quantum technology scaleup and advanced microelectronics research and development, announced that mHUB will host the park’s On-Ramp program to attract new tenants.
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Algonquin-Lake in the Hills chamber celebrates local businesses Olympics style
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JETSET Pilates opening 18 studios in Chicago, the suburbsMar 03, 2026 1:29 pm - JETSET Pilates offering premium full-body workouts is expanding across the Chicago area with 18 confirmed locations in various stages of development. Focus areas include multiple sites in downtown Chicago, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, St. Charles/Geneva, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Mundelein and Barrington.
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Politicians should cut red tape for small businessesFeb 28, 2026 1:27 pm - Each year, legislation is filed, which if passed, places new burdens on small businesses, often with corresponding fines and penalties. This puts small businesses on the defensive, hoping that new regulations do not threaten their viability or ability to grow.
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The Biz Week That Was: Data center interrupted, Bears tug of war, and the state’s new nuclear goalsFeb 28, 2026 12:50 pm - Lisle seeks details on work at data center property Lisle was forced to take legal action to halt construction at a data center after the company that operates the f...
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Geneva Wine Cellars closing after nearly 13 years
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Crystal Lake sushi restaurant Tasty Bistro closes, but Cary location will remain open
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Des Plaines council to again consider restricting short-term rentalsFeb 27, 2026 10:39 am - The Des Plaines City Council will discuss regulating short-term rental properties when it meets Monday.