Small Business
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Glen Ellyn mom wins award for work with suburban kidsJul 12, 2015 7:03 am - Kate Cozzani of Glen Ellyn surrounds herself with her six children, teaches other kids, coaches even more kids - and wouldn't have it any other way, she said. Cozzani is...
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Sulfuric acid poured into clogged drain causes evacuationJul 11, 2015 1:00 am - Several workers were hospitalized Saturday after someone poured 2-5 gallons of sulfuric acid into a clogged drain at a Mundelein company, causing gas to fill the air. Mu...
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Dog's Paw Brewing open in ElginJul 09, 2015 1:00 am - What was supposed to be a small gathering for family and friends turned into such a large event that Dog's Paw Brewing in downtown Elgin ended up opening to the public e...
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Wauconda board annexes property to let business continue operatingJul 08, 2015 5:30 am - Wauconda trustees on Tuesday agreed to annex a family-owned property into the village as a way to allow a small business there to continue operating. Jay Hulls, who live...
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Marcel's owner to open gourmet cheese shop in Glen EllynJul 08, 2015 1:00 am - Jill Foucré's grandfather had a tiny, white mustache. Pardon his passe whiskers, because he was a French chef. And if you're going to be a successful one, you should loo...
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Italian eatery in Huntley closes after eight monthsJul 08, 2015 1:00 am - Marsala's Italian Kitchen in Huntley has closed after barely eight months in business. The Italian bistro opened in November in the remodeled Niko's Grill & Pub building...
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Arlington Heights pet store exempt from puppy mill ban, for nowJul 07, 2015 5:30 am - A pet store in Arlington Heights was granted a reprieve from the Cook County puppy mill ordinance for now, but trustees said they will be addressing the issue again soon...
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Fashion-savvy mom opening boutique in downtown LombardJul 07, 2015 1:00 am - Angela Pinto is focusing on three qualities as she selects the clothing she'll feature in her new boutique, Paradiso. Versatile. Affordable. Fitting for a variety of bod...
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Katy's Boutique closing after 50 years in downtown Glen EllynJul 07, 2015 1:00 am - Fitting rooms. Cue the cringe, right? You sneak inside, bolt the lock and pray no pesky saleswoman starts asking about sizes from behind the door. But at Katy's Boutiqu...
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Ralph's Barber Shop marks 50 years in ElginJul 07, 2015 1:00 am - Over the sound of jovial banter, the buzzing of clippers has sounded throughout Ralph's Barber Shop on West Chicago Street in Elgin since 1965. Monday marked owner Ralph...