Hampshire Business
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Improving downtown Algonquin after the bypassFeb 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Algonquin has hired a consultant to work on a strategic plan to enhance its downtown as a walkable, mixed-use business district once the so-called Western Bypass of Rout...
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Elgin Knit Works to open SaturdayFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Betsy Kuhn is about to become one of those handcrafters whose “pie in the sky” dream comes true. The Elgin woman said opening her own knitting and yarn store is somethi...
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Capone's Hideaway in St. Charles shuts its doorsFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Al Capone's Hideaway and Steakhouse, a former speak-easy and Roaring '20s-themed restaurant nestled along the Fox River in St. Charles, has closed. “After 38 years in bu...
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Old Kane County jail site could house Ravinia-like facilityFeb 02, 2012 10:00 pm - Music venue, hotel, sports facilities in plans
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Father, son owners of Elgin-area adult club charged with tax evasionFeb 01, 2012 11:00 pm - The father and son owners of the Elgin-area Blackjacks Gentlemen's Club have been charged with under-reporting $3.7 million in income they collected from dancers and mak...
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Golden Corral on Randall still in a bit of limboFeb 01, 2012 12:00 am - In November, Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke introduced Golden Corral franchisee Sam Gibson to an enthusiastic Batavia Chamber of Commerce crowd. It finally looked like what...
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Centegra, Mercy appeal hospital rejections from state boardJan 31, 2012 11:00 pm - Undeterred by not one, but two rejections from the state that killed Centegra and Mercy health systems' plans to build new hospitals in McHenry County, both groups are m...
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Algonquin eatery flies U.S. flag from AfghanistanJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - Flying out front of Georgia’s Restaurant along Randall Road in Algonquin is an American flag with special meaning to restaurant owner Harry Kulubis and his family. The f...
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Elgin council approves $21,000 incentive packageJan 26, 2012 11:00 pm - A business on Elgin’s northwest side will receive $21,000 from the city council to stay in the city and relocate downtown. A&R Global Logistics already employs 14 people...
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Elgin to keep business license programJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Those who have been advocating for an end to Elgin’s business license sat in the council chambers Wednesday with mixed levels of surprise at the unanimous City Council v...