Business Columns
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Community association proposes buyer fee changesJul 23, 2025 1:15 pm - A community association wants to change its declaration to establish a buyer/new member fee based on a percentage of the gross selling price, in addition to an existing seller resale fee.
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Bussers are the unsung heroes of restaurant industryJul 23, 2025 9:03 am - What do Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Chris Rock, Johnny Depp, Langston Hughes, Kathy Griffin, Dick Cavett, Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh have in common, besides their fame and notoriety? They were all bussers in restaurants before they became famous.
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Training new hires with intentionJul 16, 2025 10:36 am - The dilemma now facing managers is how to get employees effectively trained with limited in-person time together. The optimal solution varies, but a few key ingredients will boost the effectiveness of training efforts, the most most essential being intention.
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Pritzker wants 3rd term, but he’s already made Illinois much more expensiveJul 05, 2025 1:33 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced his intention to seek a third term, the first time for an Illinois governor in more than 40 years. Pritzker’s tenure has been marked by record-setting spending and tax, fee hikes that have punished working families and Illinois businesses.
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Illinois is short 142,000 homes. Here’s how to fix that.Jun 27, 2025 9:45 am - Illinois faces a critical housing shortage that has increased home prices and rents, leaving many families unable to find or afford housing.
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Home inspector didn’t inspect furnaceJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - A home inspector missed critical furnace issues. What else did they overlook that could cost you thousands?
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How AI can enhance your dining experienceJun 24, 2025 5:08 pm - The restaurant and hospitality industry is quickly incorporating AI technology. What does it mean for you, the consumer?
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More transparency will support small businesses in IllinoisJun 21, 2025 3:08 pm - In my opinion, most politicians care deeply about their constituents. It also seems policymakers across Illinois, regardless of their party affiliation, want to support s...
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The difference between commissions and committees in HOAsJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Many HOAs establish what are actually commissions and call them “committees” in error. The improper delegation of board authority to a committee or commission can undermine the legality of actions taken by that group.
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Slaughterhouse near Woodstock gets County Board OK over neighbor oppositionJun 20, 2025 3:29 pm - McHenry County Board approves contested Woodstock-area slaughterhouse over objections from neighbors and officials.
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