Business Columns
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Elk Grove firm stays flexible to changing mobile technologyMay 13, 2016 1:00 am - Remember the Palm Pilot, that handy little handheld device that allowed you to organize and sync your world with your computer? Andrew Graham certainly remembers. That d...
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Oak Brook executive never lost his passion for Apollo programMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - A strong passion for space might keep the boyish spark in the eye of Richard Jurek, an author and Oak Brook marketing executive. Jurek considers himself a child in the A...
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Applying 'What if?' thinking to business may yield dramatic resultsMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - "What if?" thinking is a powerful driver of success as it challenges our beliefs and heightens our curiosity. Unfortunately, most of us never ask that question and conti...
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City stickers save glimpses of timeMay 09, 2016 6:00 am - City stickers have been a part of Chicago motoring heritage for decades. Area classic car owners often leave vintage examples affixed to their vehicles' windshields. Jus...
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Makeover winners get a new look at Algonquin CommonsMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Four shoppers got pampered and spoiled this month with a shopping spree and total makeover at the Algonquin Commons shopping center. They each won the makeover as part o...
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Career Coach: Yes, you still need strong communication skillsMay 08, 2016 6:43 am - Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive of Marriott International, recently shared his views on leadership, his company, and what employers are looking for in their...
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Startups have big questions to answerMay 08, 2016 5:00 am - Startups appear to be starting up again. Sybil Ege, who heads the Small Business Development Center at Elgin Community College, reports startup interest "feels better th...
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Full tank best for car stored over winterMay 07, 2016 5:01 am - By Doug McAllister I recently responded to a question on the proper way to store a car for extended periods of nonuse. Among other recommendations, I advised that fuel w...
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Pickup reminiscent of early days on family farmMay 02, 2016 6:00 am - "Dad! I'm going into town!" Jeff Rott shouted over his shoulder and bounded out the front door, snatching the keys to his father's 1965 Chevrolet pickup. This was a regu...
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Japanese restaurant opens in AlgonquinMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - A chef trained in Japan decided the best spot to open his newest hibachi and sushi restaurant would be right along the Randall Road corridor. Chef and owner Simon Shi op...