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Suburban students headed to national SkillsUSA competitionMay 07, 2024 12:06 pm - Students from across Illinois earned awards, tested each other’s abilities and set themselves up for career success at the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships. Over three da...
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Smokin’ Deal BBQ to host open house at new 7,000-square foot storeMay 07, 2024 12:02 pm - Whether looking for a gift for a backyard barbecue enthusiast or trying to equip a champion pitmaster-level setup, Jeff “The Smoker Guy” Silvers has it all covered. Silvers’ new store, Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills, has an extensive display of barbecue grills, smokers and outdoor lifestyle products.
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‘R. U. Kidding Me?’: Algonquin TikToker creates Chicago-style cheesy beef pizza for Pickle Haus
May 07, 2024 11:55 am - Patio season officially has arrived at Pickle Haus in Algonquin as the indoor pickleball venue with a full restaurant and bar celebrated the opening of its patio with a revamped menu that includes a collaboration with local TikTok cooking influencer Darryl Postelnick.
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Leadership Greater Chicago elects new board member Damion HeronMay 07, 2024 10:27 am - Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC), the region's premier civic leadership development organization, recently welcomed Damion Heron, Midwest regional executive, Corporate Responsibility at JP Morgan Chase & Co., to its board of directors.
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Goldfish Swim School owner teaches swimming, builds relationships in BelizeMay 07, 2024 6:00 am - Since Alex Tyler first visited Gales Point, Belize, in 2014 on a church mission trip, his impact on the small fishing village has expanded to the tune of $47,000 raised, ...
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Public sector labor shortage hurts vital services and communities, not faceless bureaucratsMay 07, 2024 5:34 am - Illinois is facing a severe shortage of workers in key public service roles. The shortage partially is due to a robust labor market. Although Illinois’ unemployment rate ...
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Out of the flames: Grayslake Dog n Suds works toward reopening after fireMay 06, 2024 8:02 pm - Efforts are underway to get the Grayslake Dog n Suds drive-in restaurant back up and running after a fire in the early morning of April 20 disrupted operation.
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Ramen royalty opening new restaurant in PalatineMay 06, 2024 8:00 pm - The man who once opened a restaurant dubbed the “king of Tonkotsu ramen” is expanding his food empire into Palatine. Japanese chef and restaurateur Kenta Ikehata plans a June opening of Chicago Ramen.
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Study: Natural gas ratepayers could see an increase of $74 a month by 2035May 06, 2024 7:15 pm - Customers of Illinois’ four largest gas utilities including Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois are in for a hike of at least $74 a month by 2035, according to a study released...
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‘Taking care of people’: Nurse opens downtown Wheaton home decor shopMay 06, 2024 6:24 pm - The wood floors are original. There’s an antique hutch against the brick wall. The tables were built by her husband. And the Midwestern-made candles smell fresh, like lil...