Burlington Business
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Lawmakers, Sears, leaders still hoping for dealNov 13, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The major players trying to finish a deal to keep Sears Holdings Corp. in Hoffman Estates wanted to present the company with a tax-incentive package by the...
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Geneva’s Merra-Lee Shops closingNov 10, 2011 11:00 pm - The Merra-Lee Shops, a longtime downtown Geneva shopping institution, are closing. Owner Mike Simon announced the closing on the women’s apparel shops’ website and Faceb...
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Debate begins on tax breaks for Sears, but deadline loomsNov 07, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers Tuesday began debating a massive group of tax breaks that includes a deal for Sears Holdings Corp. to stay in Hoffman Estates, but with only two ...
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Pop into Gourmet Kernel in Algonquin CommonsNov 07, 2011 11:00 pm - If you're looking for the great taste of gourmet popcorn, you can probably save yourself a trip to the city. A new gourmet popcorn store opened along the Randall Road co...
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Little Angels friends have big impact on residentsNov 02, 2011 11:00 pm - The 57 children and young adults living at Little Angels are non-ambulatory, with severe developmental disabilities and complex medical needs. These residents require s...
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West Chicago Shines a Deserving Light on Six Brilliant BusinessesNov 01, 2011 11:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: October 31, 2011 – Now in its third year, West Chicago's Brilliance in Business recognition program once again shines a deserving light on six ou...
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Volunteerism leads to app creationOct 31, 2011 6:00 am - A new App Boot Camp and a very low-tech wheelbarrow full of mulch definitely had a connection for Eileen Sweeney, director of Libertyville-based Motorola Mobility Founda...
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Tight economy or not, Halloween house decor creeps onOct 27, 2011 11:00 pm - What's the price of throwing a good scare into your neighbors? For Jon Gear of St. Charles, it's $50 to $75. Gear won the “high scare — low budget” category of the St. C...
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Planned Elgin pizzeria gets grant to aid openingOct 27, 2011 5:30 am - Chooch’s Pizzeria is one step closer to opening its doors in Elgin’s downtown. Elgin City Council members gave preliminary approval to a $21,912 grant for brothers Mike...
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Elgin hears big opposition to business licensesOct 26, 2011 11:00 pm - More than 100 Elgin residents and business owners packed the city council chambers Wednesday night demanding the city stop requiring business licenses. They hoped to fo...