Small Business
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Iconic Hoffman Lanes bowling alley closesJul 02, 2015 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates Lanes, a longtime destination for bowling in the Northwest suburbs, has closed and was already being boarded up Thursday. "It's unfortunate, because it r...
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Where's Waldo? In Naperville in JulyJul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - Waldo is on the loose in Naperville this summer and those who spot the familiar red-and-white striped character hidden in dozens of local stores and businesses can win b...
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Hearing set on Fox River Grove's downtown redevelopment plansJul 01, 2015 1:00 am - A massive, $250 million redevelopment project in Fox River Grove's downtown is kicking into high gear. The 20-acre downtown redevelopment would comprise a mix of apartm...
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Tobacco checks find no violations in Buffalo GroveJul 01, 2015 1:00 am - None of 21 tobacco retailers in Buffalo Grove were found to be in violation of the law by selling tobacco to minors, police said Tuesday in announcing the results of rec...
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State accuses Lake County contractors of fraudJul 01, 2015 1:00 am - The Illinois Attorney General is suing two Lake County companies over allegations they charged customers more than $175,000 for home repair work that was never performed...
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Elgin popcorn shop owner: I'm better than Garrett'sJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Chris Sumner knows full well that opening a gourmet popcorn shop in Elgin will bring on comparisons with one iconic Chicago popcorn store — and he's more than ready. “I'...
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Retailers slam Obama's overtime planJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - By Matt Townsend and Lindsey Rupp Bloomberg News NEW YORK - Retailers and manufacturers blasted President Barack Obama's plan to make more Americans eligible for overtim...
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Women's Initiative goal: Make women successfulJun 29, 2015 6:00 am - The banking and small business worlds are big places, but within those spheres the Women's Initiative sponsored by Itasca Bank & Trust Co. and managed by Diane Middlebro...
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Bulldog Ale House coming to former Rolling Meadows Chili'sJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - The long-vacant Chili's Bar and Grill in Rolling Meadows will soon get new life as Bulldog Ale House plans to open in the Golf Road location. The Chili's at 1480 Golf Ro...
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How Naperville pharmacy stayed in business 140 yearsJun 28, 2015 2:00 pm - An old theory in retail holds that once every 10 years or so, even the most successful shop needs to change it up. Design a new logo. Swap out an old product line for a ...