Small Business
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Des Plaines Theatre forced to close againJan 31, 2014 4:30 am - The Des Plaines Theatre has closed its doors after its owner failed to meet a city-imposed deadline to fix building code issues, leaving promoters who scheduled events t...
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Hanover Park Chamber of Commerce unveils new awardJan 30, 2014 5:16 pm - Despite its diverse population, the Hanover Park business community has never celebrated local companies who work to hire minorities. The village’s chamber of commerce ...
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Inventor's crusade against fractions may be 5/16ths doneJan 30, 2014 4:30 am - Having written books, invented gadgets, designed educational toys, started companies, built his own collection of pocket sundials and spearheaded community projects, 85-...
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Go Roma to close Deer Park location SaturdayJan 28, 2014 3:05 pm - The Go Roma restaurant at Deer Park Town Center in Deer Park will close Saturday, Feb. 1, but all four of its other Chicago-area locations will remain open. “We are clos...
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Lombard restaurant family in reality TV's 'The Capones'Jan 28, 2014 4:30 am - Some describe “The Capones” as “the Kardashians meets 'The Sopranos',” or “'Curb Your Enthusiasm' meets 'The Sopranos'.” “I think it's more like an Italian 'Seinfeld,' ...
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Joe Caputo & Sons acquires 4 former Dominick’s storesJan 27, 2014 4:44 pm - Joe Caputo & Sons Fruit Market is taking over recently shuttered Dominick’s store locations in Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village and Northbrook. The anno...
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Des Plaines favors tax break for longtime businessJan 27, 2014 4:00 pm - Des Plaines' city council members are throwing their support behind a longtime local business getting a break on its property taxes, but at the same time some are reques...
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New businesses coming to AlgonquinJan 27, 2014 11:52 am - It’s not another bank, or an auto-parts store, as some had worried. Many driving past the new building going up along Randall Road in Algonquin in front of JCPenney have...
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Business-owning Baby Boomers should keep some listsJan 27, 2014 4:00 am - The last of the Baby Boomers will hit 50 this year, which means the first of that generation are nearing 70. No buckets are necessary, but if you're a Boomer who owns a ...
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Main Street Sports Center opens in Lake ZurichJan 27, 2014 4:00 am - An interview with Tony DiJohn, general manager of Main Street Sports Center in Lake Zurich. Q: Tell us about Main Street Sports. A: Main Street Sports Center is a commu...