Business Columns
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Vehicle continually burns out headlampsJan 03, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. My daughter has a 2011 Subaru Legacy with 140,000 miles. It goes through headlight bulbs at the rate of about one a month, left or right. She has gone to various shop...
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10 notable suburban business people of 2014Dec 29, 2014 12:00 am - Not too many jobs allow you the golden opportunity of talking to so many innovators. This year, I've had the honor to talk with many, including these 10 notable people: ...
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Elgin auto repair shop marks 75th anniveraryDec 28, 2014 10:00 pm - Starting a new business during the nation's worst depression might not sound like a good decision, but that didn't stop Herman Kellenberger from using his life savings o...
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Work Advice: Making the best of a good first jobDec 28, 2014 6:08 am - Q: After graduating at 24 from a master's program in public health, I landed my first job this summer as an epidemiologist at a world-class public health institute. Howe...
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Experts: Wearable tech, connections to our stuff are likely 2015 trendsDec 26, 2014 4:30 am - Wearable technology, more connections with your house and car, and faster speeds continue to dominate the hottest technologies expected in the new year, according to sub...
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Gift ideas for last-minute shoppersDec 23, 2014 11:01 pm - You could say it's crunchtime. It's Christmas Eve, and you've got your work cut out for you if haven't finished Christmas shopping yet. But you don't need to panic. Ther...
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Leva finds sweet spot by expanding Long Grove ConfectioneryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - When Craig Leva was 21, he didn't have a penny in his pocket, but that didn't stop him from traveling to Israel, Europe and elsewhere. With a study abroad program and a ...
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Seminar helps women develop CEO skillsDec 22, 2014 12:00 am - Kathryn Miller is president (and owner) of HST Materials Inc., an Elk Grove Village custom die-cutting and fabrication company where she has worked for 27 years. Miller...
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Work Advice: Keeping confidences, or notDec 21, 2014 5:59 am - Q: I recently interviewed for a job and was a final candidate. On my application, I checked the box saying not to contact my current employer. When the company emailed m...
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Ebuzz: Outlet allows Wi-Fi to give you a smarter homeDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - Editor's note: Story was updated to reflect new information. When Naperville-based Grid Connect last year debuted a line of Wi-Fi sensors, consumers were able to co...