Business Columns
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Illinois should opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax CreditFeb 14, 2026 9:38 am - Every year, hundreds of businesses and individuals make donations to local educational foundations, offering up their services for silent auctions or raffles, all in the name of bolstering public school funding.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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How to handle condo owner who pounds on ceiling when hearing neighbor’s noiseFeb 11, 2026 11:40 am - The owners of a unit in our condo building are harassing the owners above them for everyday noise and retaliating by pounding on the walls and ceilings. What can the board do?
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Don’t assume you control your restaurant billFeb 11, 2026 9:50 am - Service charges are the future in how we pay our bills in restaurants.
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Homeowner concerned about foundationFeb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?
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Want to know how to run a successful business? Here are some top tips for business networkingFeb 07, 2026 12:25 pm - These tips are drawn from panels featuring some of the Chicago region’s top business leaders, many of whom embraced networking even when it felt uncomfortable at first.
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How to be a great restaurant guestFeb 04, 2026 10:16 am - Anticipating a great restaurant experience on a special night out? Start it out right by being a great guest.
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How new postmark rule may impact associationsFeb 03, 2026 6:15 pm - Recent changes by the United States Postal Service create potential risks for homeowner associations that rely on traditional mailbox drop-off practices to satisfy administrative and legal notice deadlines.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Perfect opportunity for small business community to get engagedJan 31, 2026 11:22 am - Election season is upon us. Illinois politicians have just started their 2026 legislative session. There is a window every two years when voters have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard.