Anna Marie Kukec
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Pinball wizard Stern sees growth worldwide, makes village its new hubJun 14, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran in the March 5, 2015 issue of the Daily Herald Business Ledger. When Stern Pinball Inc. moves from Melrose Park to Elk Grove Vil...
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Yorkville set to produce more SkittlesJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - More than 137 million Skittles candies are made every day in the United States, according to candymaker Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. About 57 million of those are made in Yorkvi...
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McDonald's confirms headquarters moving to ChicagoJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - McDonald's Corp. said Monday it will sell its Oak Brook headquarters and move its offices and nearby training facility to Chicago in 2018. The company will move to t...
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Theater, restaurant work help shape executives skills at Libertyville's MBXJun 12, 2016 1:00 am - Before Jill Bellak became president of Libertyville-based MBX Systems, she worked her way up the ranks of the company, which is common for executives. But before that, ...
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How an Oak Brook business hit jackpot with Urlacher campaignJun 12, 2016 1:00 am - When former Chicago Bear linebacker and famous chrome dome Brian Urlacher revealed a full head of hair in January, the images went viral. Urlacher dominated the Twitters...
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Cancer not sidetracking Skarr from community, family activitiesMay 22, 2016 1:00 am - When his father died of heart disease at a young age, Mike Skarr carefully tracked his own cholesterol to try to avoid the same fate. But as fate would have it, somethin...
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Iconic Lava Lamp keeps Elk Grove company viable to next generationMay 16, 2016 1:00 am - The iconic Lava Lamp can be a conversation piece, a night light, or even part of a living room lamp. It's also been a moneymaker for it's manufacturer, Elk Grove Villag...
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Why are high-end suburban homes so hard to sell?May 15, 2016 5:30 am - High-end real estate market slows down
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Elk Grove CEO back in the saddle for charity rideMay 15, 2016 1:00 am - Chip Miceli, president and CEO of Des Plaines Office Equipment in Elk Grove Village, bought a three-wheeler. Not a tricycle for a kid. A three-wheeled motorcycle for a c...
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Sears to experiment with smaller appliance storesMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Despite the struggles Sears and Kmart have to remain competitive, the company continues to seek and roll out new ideas to attract shoppers in stores and online. One such...