Small Business
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Constable: Veganism 'just a phase?' Not if Wheeling cafe can help itFeb 02, 2017 4:30 am - Friends hear the news about our 17-year-old son, Will, and quickly offer my wife and me condolences, sympathy, encouragement and assurances that “it's just a phase.” “I ...
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Popular Wauconda wine shop has new ownersJan 30, 2017 12:00 am - A popular wine shop in downtown Wauconda is changing hands for the second time in less than two years. Bliss Wine & Gifts owners Jeff and Jillian Slagter announced t...
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Geneva baker caters to specialty needsJan 29, 2017 12:00 am - When Ilene Keivel, owner of Sweet Natalie's in Geneva, lost 40 pounds on a gluten-free diet, she believed that gluten-free foods were good for her health. But gluten-fre...
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Constable: Watchdog takes bite out of grocery mislabelingJan 28, 2017 12:00 am - About this time last year, Don Miller Sr. of Palatine started growing a very odd beard as part of his pledge not to shave half his face until the Chicago Cubs won the Wo...
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Bridal shop community rallies around Elmhurst store destroyed by fireJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - The image of another bridal store in ruins reopened old wounds for Ronia Ghusein. A devastating fire destroyed her own shop and more than 6,000 dresses six years ago. Gh...
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Durty Nellie's cancels 'Build A Wall' Burger Special, apologizesJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - Durty Nellie's in Palatine drew praise and ire in equal measure on its Facebook page Friday morning after posting a now-retracted message promoting a $15 "Build A Wall" ...
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Upscale wine bar with slot machines opening in HuntleyJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - Huntley's only upscale wine bar with slot machines is set to have a grand opening celebration Friday. Millie's Wine & Gaming had a soft opening earlier this month. A rib...
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Aurora passes law to help 9-year-old baker with food allergiesJan 25, 2017 12:00 am - Nine-year-old Savannah Ray of Aurora will be able to sell her homemade cupcakes thanks to the tenacity of her mom and another young entrepreneur. A downstate 11-year-old...
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New bank, gym, doughnut shop planned in Rolling MeadowsJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - A host of new businesses are planning to open in the coming months in Rolling Meadows, including a bank, fitness center and combination Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins. Vi...
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Three local FastSigns recognized for top performanceJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - Three suburban FastSigns franchisees recently received national recognition for being top performers among the almost 650 independently owned and operated locations worl...