Downers Grove Business
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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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The Biz Week That Was: A potential sales tax hike, new senior living, and gourmet cookies among the highlightsSep 08, 2024 5:48 am - Kildeer seeking local sales tax hike to offset loss of Best Buy, other factors Kildeer lost its top sales tax producer when Best Buy closed earlier this year. Anothe...
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‘Making no progress’: Deal to redevelop vacant Lisle strip mall terminatedSep 03, 2024 5:19 pm - Downtown Lisle’s Family Square Plaza will remain shuttered a while longer. Developer Flaherty & Collins missed an Aug. 30 deadline to show it had financing in place for a project to demolish the downtown strip mall and build a 198-unit apartment building with retail on the first floor.
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Dining out: Portillo’s adds first new cake flavor in 20 yearsAug 27, 2024 2:14 pm - Portillo’s is adding their first new cake offering in over 20 years with the Salted Caramel Spice Cake. Plus, Buffalo Creek Brewing hosts a Burger Throwdown on Sunday, and Yelp has ranked the top 100 pizza spots in the Midwest.
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DuPage County Board welcomes beekeeping on smaller lotsAug 27, 2024 1:59 pm - Beekeeping was all the buzz Tuesday as DuPage County Board members considered a change in zoning to allow for beekeeping on lots smaller than one acre. The change ultimately was approved in a 10-8 vote.
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Naperville council gives Beidelman Furniture buildings landmark statusAug 26, 2024 8:10 am - Beidelman Furniture is the first commercial building in Naperville to receive historical landmark status from the city council.
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‘It’s a piece of Elmhurst's history’: York Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magicAug 25, 2024 9:00 pm - The York Theatre is celebrating 100 years in downtown Elmhurst. Its owner will host an event on Sept. 1 and then screen a series of movies each Wednesday representing each decade the theater has been in business.
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Neuqua Valley graduate helps implement new Navy robotics programAug 21, 2024 9:55 am - Neuqua Valley graduate Chris Rambert is the Navy’s first robotics warfare specialist.
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7 Brew coffee stand dropped by crane onto Naperville siteAug 20, 2024 11:51 am - A 7 Brew drive-through coffee stand will open soon at 1203 Iroquois Ave. in Naperville. The coffee stand recently was dropped on-site by a crane.