Kim Mikus
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Professionals find win-win hours at 10 til 2 placement serviceMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - When Stephanie Gathe and husband Jeffrey were both working, it wasn't uncommon for the Naperville couple to meet at the airport, exchange a kiss and hand off the kids fr...
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Crystal Lake man finds a way to flag your messageMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Brad Rogers, like many Cubs fans, dreams of a winning team. He took his aspiration a step further and developed it into a business. Rogers, a Crystal Lake resident, woke...
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New South Barrington mall still plans September openingMay 17, 2008 11:00 pm - A rainy spring and a slowing economy has only slightly dampened plans for the area's newest shopping center. The Arboretum of South Barrington, near routes 59 and 72, i...
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Coach helps small business owners find balance between life and workMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The tough economy is driving an expansion of a company that assists smaller businesses thrive. Business professionals operating franchise locations of Cincinnati-based T...
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New business bearing rich fruit for three longtime friendsMay 12, 2008 11:00 pm - After opening less than a year ago, the owners of a Villa Park wine shop are expanding. Prairie and Vine, 29 E. Park Ave. is growing into the store next door and openin...
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Families cope with rising food costsMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Lynn Wells makes banana bread when the fruit on her counter turns too ripe, serves more leftovers and makes mashed potatoes instead of the kind from a box. "I utilize se...
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Area entrepreneur builds her own brand of Chinese cookingMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - While preparing stir fry, chicken will retain its juices if it's cut very thin and marinated with egg white and corn starch, according to an area cook. This is one tip Y...
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Career coach says employees must shift focus from job satisfactionMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - A career coach from Lincolnshire believes there is hope in the workplace despite uncertain economies and job markets. A big part of the equation comes from within. Jeffr...
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Everything Canine owner learned training at animal hospitalMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Victor Villarreal often feels an emotional connection with dogs. People have even referred to him as the "dog whisperer." Based on this and his training at an animal hos...
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Family opens Airtastic inflatable play land to work off energyMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The energy of three young boys sparked the idea for a new business in Aurora. Chris and Jacque LeBreck's three sons were the inspiration for Airtastic, an inflatable pla...