Kim Mikus
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Chef captivated by ItalyMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - By the age of 12, Alejandro Perez was helping out at his parent's restaurant in Saltillo in northern Mexico. When he was in junior high he came to the United States, ma...
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Self-described 'beach bum' opens first area Tropical Smoothie CafeMar 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Brian Guinter is attempting to bring the tropics to Barrington and beyond. Customers will find indoor palm trees, island-inspired murals and tiki hut canopies at Tropica...
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Don't bother to light up at Old OrchardMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Bob Jones often eats at the food court at Westfield Old Orchard and then heads outside to the common area and enjoys a cigarette. Beginning March 15, Jones will no longe...
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Trainer focuses on body and mind at BeWell Fitness in LibertyvilleMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Ben Wellenbach's business goal involves helping clients perform better, whether it's on the athletic field or at home raising a family. The entrepreneur recently opened ...
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Clean Coffee & Smoothies offers more natural ingredientsMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Brian Smith is offering a healthier alternative at his new shop, Clean Coffee & Smoothies in Glen Ellyn. The shop at 546 Crescent Blvd. offers organic, fair trade coffee...
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Glendale Heights printer excels at labelsMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - Ken Harvanek started printing labels in his garage for small cosmetic companies more than 30 years ago. Working from his Glendale Heights home at night, he started out w...
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Long Grove shop celebrates BrazilMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - A Libertyville woman is bringing a piece of Brazil to Long Grove. Casa Brasil, at 249 Robert Parker Coffin Road, has everything from handcrafted jewelry to environmental...
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Regional training center among newest advances for AvonMar 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Boxes of Avon products had piled up in Teresa Wedeen's home office as she fielded calls and questions from more than 100 representatives who report to her. So Wedeen, an...
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CPR revives cell phones, iPods that are in need of life supportFeb 28, 2008 10:00 pm - If you've been without your cell phone, you know how lost you feel without it. A growing franchise realizes this concept and is starting to open stores in the area to fi...
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Brunch Cafe offers twist to traditional breakfasts, lunchesFeb 25, 2008 10:00 pm - The owners of an established Cary restaurant recently expanded to open a breakfast and lunch eatery in Fox River Grove. Brothers Andy and Ted Vatos have owned Kojaks in ...