Kim Mikus
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Stepping out on her own with trendy, comfortable shoesJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Is it possible to own a pair of shoes that are trendy and really comfortable at the same time? Absolutely, according to a Naperville businesswoman. Karen Hatcher, who fo...
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The Big Dog in sump pumpsJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Most homeowners don't think much about their sump pump or a battery backup system until it's too late and water seeps into the basement. These systems are the focus of a...
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'Fro-yo' frenzy hits the Chicago marketJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - A healthy, tart-tasting frozen yogurt is winding its way into the Chicago area. After making a huge splash on the East and West coasts, the hip product resembling soft-s...
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Veterinarian on wheelsJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Veterinarian Lisa McIntyre makes house calls. The Naperville native is filling a niche by offering veterinary services at her clients homes. Over the summer, McIntyre st...
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Chef prefers home styleJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Lifelong Long Grove resident Tim Almy thought his hometown was in need of a restaurant offering a quick, quality meal. He recently opened an eatery at 132 Old McHenry R...
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Striving for new HeightsJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - What started out as a little glass shop in downtown Arlington Heights has altered its product and customer base to grow into a 60-employee company. Heights Glass & Mirro...
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Area shops pleasantly surprisedJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - While national retailers reported gloomy holiday sales Thursday, many local entrepreneurs painted a somewhat different picture. Area small business owners randomly inte...
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Nancy's Pizza expandsJan 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Cousins Michael Salvadori and Tony Stellato grew up in an Italian family where food was the focus of just about every gathering. The two men, who spent a lot of time tog...
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Theft prevention gets easierJan 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The owners of Imperial Surveillance are approaching the first anniversary of their Elgin business. Garrett LeTourneau and Daniel Burress own the company, which sells and...
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Snowmobile dealers find plenty of white revs up salesJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - December's snow has equated to brisk sales at area snowmobile dealers. Retailers, especially those closer to the Wisconsin border, are reporting hikes in snowmobile sal...