Small Business
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Coffee house reopens in downtown Arlington HeightsJun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Tim Mickelson really missed Biggby Coffee shop when it closed more than a year ago in downtown Arlington Heights. His craving for the brew prompted him to purchase a fra...
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Have some 'wow' with your Whopper in St. CharlesJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - When you step into the new St. Charles Burger King along Randall Road you'll experience a blast from the past, mixed with a modern fast food dining experience. The resta...
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Saturday SoapboxJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Advanced mathematics: Let's see, the Big Ten will have 12 teams, and the Big 12 will have 10. A few more zzzzzs: New research at the Eastern Virg...
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The real reason for Piece-A-Cake Bakery's closingJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - First, let's dispel some rumors about the closing of the Piece-A-Cake Bakery in East Dundee. Kane County Health Department officials did not shut it down because of uns...
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Arlington Heights firm to put you on a cloudJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Ameen Pishdadi founded Arlington Heights-based Gigenet, employs about 35 workers and plans to add services to grow the company even more. Through his Web hosting and dat...
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Hot hobby becomes new business in suburbsJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - When Matt Werksman was 5 years old, he was often at his father's side, screwdriver in hand, taking apart carburetors. Through the years, he continued to tinker with old...
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How to perk up the next six monthsJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Six months are left to make 2010 the year company historians will describe as the one when your business's rebirth took hold. In case the going still is slow, here are s...
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New day care, boarding facility for dogs opens in LisleJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The owners of a new boarding facility and day care for dogs developed the business to resemble an atmosphere for children. Nap time, playgrounds, games and even swimming...
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Frugally hip: Sell, buy trendy duds at Plato's ClosetJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - A new resale shop selling hip clothing for teens and young adults is open on Randall Road in Algonquin. Plato's Closet, which buys and resells popular clothing such as H...
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GM gives reprieve to Wickstrom ChevroletJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Owners of Dick Wickstrom Chevrolet in Roselle are breathing a sigh of relief with news that they will be able to celebrate 47 years in business next week. Brothers Casey...