Small Business
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Rebranded former Kamp K9 in Long Grove debuts as Digs Dog CareJul 02, 2026 9:07 am - Digs Dog Care, a growing national network of high-quality pet resorts, opened this past weekend in the former Kamp K9 location in Long Grove.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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The Biz Week That Was: A new grocer opens, an affordable housing project breaks groundJun 27, 2026 1:23 pm - ‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge s...
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Tips on turning AI into a competitive business advantage and not annoying interferenceJun 27, 2026 12:39 pm - From creating marketing content to improving customer service, AI can help business owners work smarter, save time, and focus on what they do best. But while the benefits are significant, success depends on using AI wisely and responsibly.
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Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awardsJun 26, 2026 1:48 pm - Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
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Hersey grad’s floating phone case wins Dominican University business competitionJun 24, 2026 10:53 am - A Hersey High School graduate earned $10,000 in a Dominican University business competition for a concept he is floating to prevent mobile phones from sinking in pools, lakes and other bodies of water.
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‘Opportunity to live more productive lives’: We Grow Dreams provides jobs for people with disabilitiesJun 23, 2026 3:32 pm - We Grow Dreams in West Chicago is a greenhouse and nursery center that provides work for intellectually and physically disabled people.
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Martial arts studio could join ranks of schools in Buffalo Grove industrial zoneJun 22, 2026 6:21 pm - Buffalo Grove’s industrial district on the north in Lake County is proving attractive to non-academic schools. The latest proposal is for a martial arts academy.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 22, 2026 9:48 am - Here’s a look at what’s happening at farmers markets in the suburbs this week, June 24-30, 2026.
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Politicians must confront artificial intelligenceJun 20, 2026 1:00 pm - While many small business owners are attempting to harness the power of artificial intelligence, others are concerned their products or services will be replaced.