Elgin Business
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Washington added to possible Sears sitesJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - Sears Holdings Corp. said Monday it has been in talks with Hoffman Estates officials about keeping its headquarters here, all while speculation circulates about how it c...
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Franchising lacks buzz, but may be successful optionJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - With so many people looking for a job, or looking to replace a lost job with their own business, it's somewhat surprising that there isn't more buzz about franchising. M...
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Storytelling can help you land your next jobJun 18, 2011 11:00 pm - West suburban workshop helps participants please an interviewer's brain—through stories. Jenny McCarthy (name changed on request) was14 months unemployed and becoming mo...
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WINGS to hold drive one year after blaze destroyed Palatine resale shopJun 17, 2011 12:00 am - It's been one year since a fire destroyed the WINGS resale shop in Palatine, one of the domestic violence agency's most vital revenue streams. Dedicated staff and volunt...
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New gymnastics school to open in HuntleyJun 16, 2011 11:00 pm - Aspiring gymnasts with their minds trained on winning college scholarships and competing at the highest levels in the country soon will have another Huntley venue in whi...
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Travel business up, says Woodfield convention bureauJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - Hotel occupancy in the Northwest suburbs is up 14 percent over the past 12 months, Dave Parulo, president of the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau, said in a...
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Foreclosures here drop, but experts cautiousJun 16, 2011 12:00 am - The number of foreclosures dropped dramatically across the suburbs in May, compared to a year ago, but experts believe it's too early to crack open the champagne. Suburb...
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Hoffman Estates upbeat about future after Vegas conferenceJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates officials said they saw signs of growing interest in retail development when they attended an annual real estate conference last month in Las Vegas. “The...
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State reviewers say hospital plans in McHenry are overkillJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - Proposed plans for two new hospitals in McHenry County would provide more beds than needed in the area, according to state reports released Tuesday. The reports, compile...
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It’s time to vote for your Sing! favoritesJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - Deer Park Town Center’s Sing! program is part of a national vocal talent competition designed to shine the spotlight on choirs, choruses, gospel singers, glee clubs, voc...