Small Business
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$3.5 million tax break would help transform vacant Des Plaines bank into upscale eateryJul 03, 2026 11:31 am - A promised tax break could save a restaurateur launching a new venture in downtown Des Plaines about $3.5 million, documents reveal.
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Proposed massage business up for review in WheelingJul 03, 2026 9:33 am - Wheeling’s plan commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday for a proposal from an entrepreneur to open a massage business.
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New Yemeni coffee house opens in AuroraJul 02, 2026 4:54 pm - A new Yemeni coffee house now is open in Aurora, following a burgeoning global and suburban trend.
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‘Not just for golfers’: Bar and food truck offer something new at historic golf course in ElginJul 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Chip Shots Golf and Whiskey Bar recently opened as part of the new $4.3 million, 9,600-square-foot clubhouse at the Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. A permanent food truck outside offers elevated takes on classic handhelds, while the inside houses state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators and a full-service bar.
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Rebranded former Kamp K9 in Long Grove debuts as Digs Dog CareJul 02, 2026 9:07 am - Digs Dog Care, a growing national network of high-quality pet resorts, opened this past weekend in the former Kamp K9 location in Long Grove.
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It’s a dog’s life — at the restaurant: Tips for dining out with your petJul 01, 2026 10:53 am - Historically, U.S. restaurants that allowed you to bring your dog were few and far between. It was a real leap forward when restaurants allowed Fido to sit on the patio. In the Chicago market alone, there are now more than 500 restaurants that allow dogs on the patio.
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The Biz Week That Was: A new grocer opens, an affordable housing project breaks groundJun 27, 2026 1:23 pm - ‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge s...
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Tips on turning AI into a competitive business advantage and not annoying interferenceJun 27, 2026 12:39 pm - From creating marketing content to improving customer service, AI can help business owners work smarter, save time, and focus on what they do best. But while the benefits are significant, success depends on using AI wisely and responsibly.
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Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awardsJun 26, 2026 1:48 pm - Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
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Hersey grad’s floating phone case wins Dominican University business competitionJun 24, 2026 10:53 am - A Hersey High School graduate earned $10,000 in a Dominican University business competition for a concept he is floating to prevent mobile phones from sinking in pools, lakes and other bodies of water.