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Nick’s Pizza and Pub celebrates anniversaries while delivering ‘Pizza on Purpose’Jun 23, 2025 10:14 am - Nick’s Pizza and Pub is celebrating 30 years in Crystal Lake and 20 years in Elgin. Owner Nick Sarillo says its “Pizza on Purpose” philosophy is the key to the eatery’s success.
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How big batteries could prevent summer power blackouts
Jun 23, 2025 8:53 am - This summer will be an energy doozy in the U.S. as climate change exacerbates heat waves and a rash of new data centers and crypto mines come online. But these new power vacuums arrive in concert with a stack of big batteries.
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‘Not very appealing’: Campton Hills to get almost $10M in fees from developer, but District 304 left out
Jun 23, 2025 8:52 am - Campton Hills stands to receive $9.45 million in permit fees from a proposed annexation of 962 acres with 900 homes, according to a draft annexation agreement.
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Thousands of laid-off government workers are flooding a shrinking job market
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Well-known Addison shopkeeper (and one-time presidential candidate) mulls retirement after robberyJun 22, 2025 12:22 pm - Longtime unconventional Addison shopkeeper Ed Gombos is considering retirement in the wake of a recent robbery and an uncertain future at his shop’s current location.
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More transparency will support small businesses in IllinoisJun 21, 2025 3:08 pm - In my opinion, most politicians care deeply about their constituents. It also seems policymakers across Illinois, regardless of their party affiliation, want to support s...
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Government drops cases against ‘predatory’ financial firmsJun 21, 2025 1:08 pm - One after another, the debtors were called to stand before the judge. First came Adrian Vega, a painter, and his wife, Natalie, a cleaner. Moments later, Andrew Vanderhoo...
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More employers adopting ICHRAs, giving workers money to buy their own health insurance
Jun 21, 2025 12:23 pm - A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giv...
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The importance of company cultureJun 21, 2025 12:16 pm - “Company culture” is more than just a buzzword that you hear at business meetings and seminars. Or at least it should be! Companies with a strong, positive culture have a...
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The difference between commissions and committees in HOAsJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Many HOAs establish what are actually commissions and call them “committees” in error. The improper delegation of board authority to a committee or commission can undermine the legality of actions taken by that group.