Small Business
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Study recommends special taxing district for downtown BartlettDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - A village-hired consultant has endorsed a tax increment financing district for downtown Bartlett, about four years after the last one expired. Growth and redevelopment w...
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Should Naperville bookshop pay for Bush visit security?Dec 03, 2014 12:00 am - Naperville played host to former President George W. Bush on Monday and now there are questions about who should foot the bill for the additional police presence his vis...
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New bakery planned for downtown LombardDec 02, 2014 12:00 am - Lombardians looking for some freshly baked pastries or a place to grab a lunchtime sandwich in the downtown area may soon have a new place to turn. Next week, the villag...
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Aurelio's Pizza coming to Arlington HeightsDec 02, 2014 12:00 am - Aurelio's Pizza, a South and West suburban staple, will open its first Northwest suburban location in Arlington Heights early next year. A plan to build the restaurant a...
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Palatine police and fire lead Toys for Tots driveDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - The Palatine Police and Fire Benevolent Association has set up 24 sites around the Palatine and Inverness area for people to drop off new, unwrapped toys as part of the ...
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Owner misses buyer's stress, company sale falls throughDec 01, 2014 12:00 am - The sale of the business that would have sent owner Charles Evans into retirement with a wad of cash is dead. If there is any good news, it's that what happened, and why...
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Holidays start in August for some small businessesNov 30, 2014 6:32 am - NEW YORK - Chris Mann learned it's better to hire help for the November and December holidays while people in many parts of the U.S. are still wearing shorts and tank to...
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Christmas Craft & Home Show returns to MarmionNov 29, 2014 12:01 am - The annual Marmion Christmas Craft & Home Show returned for the 24th year at Marmion Academy in Aurora on Saturday. The show, which is hosted by the Marmion Alumni Assoc...
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Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree pricesNov 28, 2014 12:01 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - Christmas trees likely will cost a little more this year, and growers like John Tillman say it's about time. Six years of decreased demand and low pri...
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Free 2015 ABC calendar supports retraining returning vetsNov 27, 2014 10:00 pm - For more than 65 years, ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric has served the Chicago area. And while they take great pride in serving this area, in 2015 they are p...