Small Business
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‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.Jun 06, 2026 1:50 pm - After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.
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The Biz Week That Was: Work begins on Waukegan casino, fierce demand leads to surging home pricesJun 06, 2026 1:27 pm - Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facility Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Cas...
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Illinois’ latest budget asks taxpayers to pay more for Springfield’s spendingJun 06, 2026 12:24 pm - Year after year, lawmakers wait until the final hours of session to assemble massive budget packages that put businesses and residents on the hook for spending that few people actually reviewed. The process lacks accountability and can involve gimmicky maneuvering.
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AHEAD opens new facility in LibertyvilleMay 30, 2026 3:30 pm - AHEAD, a leading provider of advanced enterprise AI infrastructure, recently opened a new air- and liquid-cooled rack integration facility at its Libertyville campus.
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Business owners should beware of government impersonation scamsMay 30, 2026 1:00 pm - Business owners are being targeted by a growing wave of sophisticated scams in which criminals impersonate government agencies to extract money or sensitive company information.
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BBB investigation reveals reports of job scams have doubled from last yearMay 28, 2026 11:39 am - A new in-depth Better Business Bureau investigation shows job hunters are reporting scams in droves.
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Greener Good opens new ‘creative reuse hub’ in Arlington HeightsMay 25, 2026 11:00 am - Greener Good is an environmentally friendly, one-stop shop for every Chicago-area artist looking for supplies and hands-on workshops and recently relocated to a larger space in Arlington Heights.
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Small business owners should not feel like bystandersMay 23, 2026 1:40 pm - With limited time and resources to engage in the legislative and political process, small business owners and advocates can feel like bystanders unable to influence the policies that impact them. The small business community, however, has the critical mass to have a huge voice.
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The Biz Week That Was: New cancer center in Arlington Heights, ComEd rates going upMay 23, 2026 12:15 pm - $175M cancer, neuroscience care facility proposed at Arlington Heights hospital A $175 million expansion for cancer and neuroscience care has been proposed for North...
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‘More and more vibrant’: New shop brings event space, French style to downtown WheatonMay 20, 2026 9:23 am - Fran Rouse has opened a second Stonehouse store in Wheaton — this one in downtown with a dedicated event space, an outdoor cafe setup and the same air of hospitality that defines her first shop.