Business Columns
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Politicians should cut red tape for small businessesFeb 28, 2026 1:27 pm - Each year, legislation is filed, which if passed, places new burdens on small businesses, often with corresponding fines and penalties. This puts small businesses on the defensive, hoping that new regulations do not threaten their viability or ability to grow.
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Condo sale closed without board’s knowledge: Who should pay assessments?Feb 25, 2026 4:54 pm - The closing of a unit in our association occurred without the board’s knowledge. Is the new owner responsible for the prior owner’s unpaid assessments?
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Spring cleaning? Do’s and don’ts for dropping off items at donation centersFeb 25, 2026 10:19 am - For those doing some spring cleaning and decluttering, here are some do’s and don’ts for donating items to organizations such as Salvation Army and Goodwill.
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The gift of new problems — at work and in lifeFeb 25, 2026 8:33 am - It appears that there are many new dilemmas facing employers today — in addition to the complex nuances of the old standard ones. I’ve decided to view these dilemmas as a gift rather than a burden.
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Owner afraid to get a building permitFeb 24, 2026 10:55 am - A homeowner wants to convert the garage of her 100-year-old house to a bedroom, but is hesitant to apply for a building permit because the property might not be able to meet modern codes.
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Illinois has a pension problem, but it’s not what you thinkFeb 21, 2026 12:30 pm - It’s no secret that Illinois has more than $140 million in unfunded pension liabilities. However, the “funded ratio,” or assets divided by liabilities, is up 7% under Gov. JB Pritzker to its highest level in two decades. Pension payments have stabilized at 20% of the budget. But part of this improvement has been on the backs of public service workers.
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AI is already changing how lawyers work — ready or notFeb 21, 2026 12:10 pm - AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and even Grok are growing in popularity among the local legal community.
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What’s the difference between removing an officer and a board member on an association?Feb 18, 2026 11:17 am - The declaration for our association discusses removal of officers and removal of board members. There are different procedures for both. Isn’t an officer a board member?
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3 ways to improve your marketing prowess in 2026Feb 18, 2026 8:59 am - There is a lot of talk on social media about elevated basics. Broadly speaking these are items of clothing or accessories that are in some way better than average or usual. The concept of elevated basics applies to marketing and communications, too. Here are three ways you can move your creative, promotional efforts from basic to something much more appealing.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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