Small Business
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Small business tax wrap-up brings good, bad newsApr 30, 2012 5:30 am - There’s good news and bad for small businesses about the just completed tax season. First the good: Ÿ We made more money. “We saw the best (client) earnings since 2008,”...
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U.S. asparagus industry sees slight recoveryApr 28, 2012 11:00 pm - PASCO, Wash. — Asparagus farmers crushed for decades by a flood of South American imports have begun to expand production again in the hope that healthy eating trends an...
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Elgin looking great, but why visit?Apr 26, 2012 5:00 am - Kudos to the City of Elgin for its upcoming summer siege on downtown. Last year was pretty bad trying to navigate the blocked off streets and detours to do business with...
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Stacy's Corners drawing interest from developersApr 25, 2012 11:00 pm - More than a dozen developers have expressed interest in purchasing a property at the Stacy's Corners intersection at the northern entryway to Glen Ellyn, officials say. ...
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Wauconda’s new Inhale Hookah Lounge is the latest to open in the suburbsApr 25, 2012 4:15 pm - Smoking is prohibited in just about all stores and restaurants these days, but it has found a new home in Wauconda — at least for one type of tobacco. Inhale Hookah Lou...
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Hot dog restaurant says roadwork will hurt his businessApr 25, 2012 1:05 pm - Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs and Country Restaurant’s owner is as steamed as the frankfurters he sells. “I’m sick of it!” Peter Prevenas said Tuesday, pounding his hand on a t...
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OTBs open Wednesday in Prospect Hts., Glendale Hts.Apr 24, 2012 8:51 pm - The Illinois Racing Board approved off-track betting facilities in Prospect Heights and Glendale Heights on Tuesday, with both expected to open today. The Prospect Heigh...
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Fox Lake officials to consider future of controversial Marina MotelApr 24, 2012 3:00 pm - The days may be numbered for the troubled Marina Motel in Fox Lake. Village officials are scheduled to meet Thursday morning and decide whether to officially strip the ...
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Bubs Subs achieves sandwich success in AlgonquinApr 24, 2012 8:00 am - Fun Bubs Subs is serious about fresh ingredients for its sandwiches
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Palatine High School boosters, Arlington Heights Ford team for fundraiserApr 23, 2012 4:34 pm - Arlington Heights Ford will sponsor its Drive One 4UR School fundraising event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28, at the Palatine High School stadium parking lot, 1...