Small Business
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City lights and summer nights: Kane County’s live music scene is hopping
May 21, 2024 4:01 pm - Nick Smith knows that there were probably much better times to open a new live music venue than the summer of 2020. But the timing may not have been better for Smith and his partners to launch their new establishment, The Old Republic Kitchen + Bar on Randall Road in Elgin.
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts earns Lake Zurich Green Business AwardMay 21, 2024 12:10 pm - The village of Lake Zurich recently recognized Learning Express Toys & Gifts with a Green Business Award. The award underscores the business’ dedication toward advancing ...
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Tattoo studio hopes to make its mark on PalatineMay 20, 2024 8:59 pm - Palatine does not have a tattoo studio, but that could change soon if the village council approves Ta2Hooligan’s plans to open a shop at 574 W. Colfax St. in an industria...
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The Biz Week That Was: Arlington Park planning, guides to explore downtown shops and farmers markets among highlightsMay 19, 2024 7:43 am - ‘It won’t sit fallow’: Rolling Meadows forges ahead with zoning review near Arlington Park Despite the uncertainty over the future of the Chicago Bears at Arlington ...
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NACC announces annual Four Under 40 Achievement Awards honoreesMay 19, 2024 6:00 am - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the recipients of its annual Four Under 40 Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding young professionals who ...
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Bakery business booms during graduation seasonMay 19, 2024 6:00 am - Graduation season is in full swing for high schools and colleges around the suburbs, and for local bakeries, business is booming. Starting in early May with college grad...
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From homers to healing: Ex-Sox slugger Soderholm helping people through Willowbrook wellness centerMay 18, 2024 3:13 pm - Forty-seven years ago, Eric Soderholm was one of the South Side Hitmen, bashing home runs and thrilling fans as a third baseman for the pennant-chasing Chicago White Sox. Now he co-owns the SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, a Willowbrook facility offering yoga classes, massages from licensed therapists, meditation, workshops and more.
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Citing ‘unfortunate reality,’ park district closing Palatine Stables this fallMay 16, 2024 12:38 pm - The publicly owned Palatine Stables will close this fall after some seven decades of equestrian operations, the Palatine Park District has announced. “While the memories ...
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Pizzeria settles feud with Elk Grove Village, will receive relocation assistanceMay 15, 2024 2:37 pm - Following a monthslong dispute with village hall, the owner of a long-standing Elk Grove Village pizzeria has inked an agreement that terminates her lease, but also provides funds for a possible relocation.