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Crystal Lake’s new yarn store aims to unite craft community
Nov 29, 2024 11:53 am - Crystal Lake resident Kendall Nolan always wanted to open her own yarn store since tagging along as a child at the shop where her mother worked in Chicago. Now, after retiring from a long career as a credit director of a multinational engineering firm in California and Nevada, she’s back in Illinois with the grand opening of her store, Colorways Yarn Shoppe.
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Holiday online shopping scams expected to surge on Cyber MondayNov 29, 2024 11:48 am - Cyber Monday is prime time for high-risk online shopping scams, the Better Business Bureau warns.
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The Biz Week That Was: Chocolate dreams, a new Porsche dealership in the works, a sushi farewellNov 29, 2024 11:42 am - The Biz Week That Was: Chocolate dreams, a new Porsche dealership in the works, a sushi farewell are among the highlights.
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Libertyville High grad making good on a sweet dreamNov 29, 2024 10:30 am - While many spend a lifetime figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Shane Wimmer knew from an early age that he wanted to make a career out of creating sweet treats.
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Trump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
Nov 28, 2024 10:50 am - Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
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Day care center planned for Naperville office complexNov 28, 2024 10:41 am - A developer has plans to bring a day care center to a Naperville office campus.
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Rebecca Hoffman: Giving thanks for a pretty amazing 2024Nov 28, 2024 6:00 am - The fourth quarter is always such a busy time. My clients are all working to end the year big and start the new year strong. There are so many projects to be completed. It’s dizzying.I like to pause and reflect on the year and offer thanks for the things that made it good.
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Hidden ‘junk fees’ for trash pickup or common areas shock, anger tenants
Nov 27, 2024 8:30 pm - Across the country, consumer advocates and policymakers have warned of a rise in extra fees charged by companies that are not obvious in the listed price. Some government agencies are working to address the issue of rising mandatory fees, but for now, these surprise fees continue to proliferate in rental housing.
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Hersey High School entrance to get $3.5 million makeoverNov 27, 2024 2:56 pm - Students, teachers, sports fans and other visitors who walk into John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights next year may not recognize it, amid a planned $3.5 million transformation of the main foyer and front offices that kicks off after Thanksgiving break.
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Worker charged with stealing $180,000 from Geneva companyNov 27, 2024 11:07 am - The chief financial officer of a Geneva company has been charged with stealing from it.