Small Business
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‘You can see a change’: Building improvements ongoing in downtown WaucondaOct 31, 2025 11:07 am - The vacant Middleton’s restaurant space in downtown Wauconda is getting a boost from a village incentive of up to $35,000 for upgrades with a requirement that a new operation be open by March 1.
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BBB: November is ‘Thank a Business Month’Oct 29, 2025 10:03 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s an excellent time to thank a business.
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Embracing spooky season: La Grange’s Just Escape Room adds new ‘haunted’ experience ahead of HalloweenOct 29, 2025 8:42 am - One of many escape rooms in the area, Just Escape Room in La Grange recently opened a new experience called Haunted Doll Shop just in time for Halloween.
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‘It just made sense’: Sweetchilango in Wheaton to get a refresh as Bien TruchaOct 28, 2025 8:45 am - Sweetchilango, a fast-casual Mexican eatery in Wheaton, will close Saturday and rebrand as the second Bien Trucha, its sister restaurant in Geneva.
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The Biz Week That Was: Liberty restaurant marks 50 years, home sales on rise, and new planned housing projectsOct 25, 2025 1:04 pm - ‘It’s not labor — it’s love’: Liberty Restaurant celebrating 50 years of family ownership in Libertyville The Liberty Restaurant, a popular family restaurant at 419 ...
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State leaders celebrate women entrepreneurs who bring in $165B in yearly revenueOct 25, 2025 12:24 pm - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses across the state.
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After HoursOct 25, 2025 12:17 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Entrepreneurs achieve more with the right partnerOct 25, 2025 12:15 pm - Strong businesses are driven by leaders who understand how to turn success into staying power. Maintaining growth, adapting to change, and preparing for the future requires more than determination. It takes experience, vision, and trusted partnerships that strengthen every decision.
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America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.
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After a 35-year marathon, Arlington Heights running store crosses the finish lineOct 24, 2025 6:26 pm - After 35 years in business, specialty running store Runners High ‘n Tri has closed its doors in downtown Arlington Heights.