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Friday, December 14, 2018

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Nick Zaras

Emerging Leaders program gives business owners tools to grow

The Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders is a free, seven-month executive education series that provides participants with tools and connections to grow their businesses, create jobs, and strengthen their communities.
Facebook on Friday revealed that a major software bug may have allowed third-party apps to wrongly access the photos of up to 6.8 million users, including images that people began uploading to the site but didn’t post publicly.

Facebook: New bug allowed apps to access private photos of millions of users

Facebook on Friday revealed that a major software bug may have allowed third-party apps to wrongly access the photos of up to 6.8 million users, including images that people began uploading to the site but didn't post publicly.
Mundelein restaurateurs soon can allow patrons to bring their own wine to enjoy during meals.

Mundelein to allow restaurant patrons to bring their own wine

Mundelein restaurateurs soon will be able to let patrons bring their own bottles of wine to enjoy during meals.
Robert Scott

SBA helps make American dream a reality

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps to make the American dream of small business ownership a reality. It is the only federal agency dedicated to helping this nation's 30 million small businesses, start, grow, expand and recover after a disaster strikes.
Kathy Jarosch, who owns Jarosch Bakery with her husband, says Elk Grove Village’s sponsorship of the Bahamas Bowl is an innovative way to bring recognition to the town.
Will Bahamas Bowl help Elk Grove? Some like sponsorship, some still skeptical
Elk Grove Village's decision to sponsor a college football bowl game received mixed reactions when it was first announced in July. Now a week ahead of the game, some residents and local merchants believe it's a great idea, while others remain skeptical that it'll reap the intended rewards.
Firefighters work to keep flames from spreading through the Shadowbrook apartment complex as a wildfire burns through Paradise, Calif. Northbrook-based Allstate said Thursday the wildfires cost the company $685 million in catastrophe losses in November, leading CEO Tom Wilson to call for increased efforts address the impact of climate change.
Allstate CEO calls for efforts to fight climate change
The historic wildfires in California cost Allstate $685 million in losses in November, prompting CEO Tom Wilson on Thursday to call for increased efforts to address the impact of climate change.
“We are aware of the video circulating online and are disappointed by this incident. Respect for all individuals including our associates and customers is a core value at Walmart,” Walmart said in a statement. “We are looking into this matter and will address it internally as required.”
'Nobody should work here -- ever': Teen uses intercom to quit Walmart
Jackson Racicot, 17, announced his resignation in a way many disgruntled employees could only dream of.
Pop Warner Little Scholars and Riddell announced a new three-year agreement to continue the relationship between two of football’s most recognized brands.
Riddell, Pop Warner renew partnership
Pop Warner Little Scholars and Riddell announced a new three-year agreement to continue the relationship between two of football's most recognized brands.
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ComEd accepting applications for business solar rebates
ComEd announced today that commercial and industrial customers can begin submitting applications for rebates of $250 per kilowatt of installed solar energy as approved last month by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Dan and Joy Symonds plan to open a crematorium in this unit at 1330 Crispin Dr. in Elgin — Elgin’s first crematorium.
Funeral home plans to open Elgin's first crematorium
Dan Symonds, owner of Symonds-Madison funeral home in Elgin, said he and his wife plan to open the crematorium at 1330 Crispin Drive in an industrial area on the southwest side.
Todd Siwak, CEO of Ferrara Candy Co. now headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, announces with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, behind him in the old post office in Chicago, that the company will moves its headquarters there as part of the redevelopment of the building.
Ferrara Candy moving from Oakbrook Terrace to Chicago
A classic company that makes Sweet Tarts, Crunch, Butterfinger, Lemonheads, Red Hots and more will be returning to Chicago after operating out of Oakbrook Terrace for 58 years.
Kim O’Donnell
Business Ledger | Proper Title promotes two to vice president
Palatine-based Proper Title LLC has promoted two industry veterans to vice president of business development: Kim O'Donnell, from director of commercial business development; and David Zawadzki, from senior account executive.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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