Kim Mikus
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All-American endeavorSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - Everything sold at a new general store in Barrington has one thing in common. All merchandise is made in the United States. Norton's USA carries everything from jam to e...
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Recipes at JC's Barbecue come from years of grilling experienceSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - For years, Gilberto Dominguez has worked as a cook at other people's restaurants. He recently took the next step and opening his own place in East Dundee. The native of ...
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Protégé buys Perfect Auto Finish detailing shop in RoselleSep 10, 2007 11:00 pm - While growing up, Kevin Traver would often watch as Gary Kouba detailed and worked on his cars in the driveway down the street. Through the years, Kouba served as a ment...
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No sneezing at sick daysSep 08, 2007 11:00 pm - 'Tis the season to be sneezin.' We've hit the height of allergy season, leaving many hay fever sufferers rubbing their eyes and never too far from a tissue box. Symptoms...
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Hope's Playground offers fresh atmosphere for kids needing therapySep 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Antioch is home to a new therapy center designed for children and teenagers. Hope's Playground Pediatric Therapy Inc. opened about a month ago at 311 W. Depot St., Suite...
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J&L's Little Store takes on big competitorsSep 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Husband-and-wife team Jay and Lisa Walls are going up against the big guy. The couple opened J&L's Little Store, a convenience store at 871 S. Roselle Road in the Kingsp...
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Is this how you grocery shop?Sep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - When Norlaine Elsbury of Lincolnshire hits the grocery store, she always buys the same brands of coffee, ketchup and pasta. She doesn't give it much thought, just grabb...
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Lucky girl will win dream playhouseSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie is hosting a fundraiser in connection with the American Girl. A lucky little girl could win a child-size playhouse as part of a fundraise...
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Woman puts class assignment to the test with Bark AvenueAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - A class at Keller Graduate School of Business changed Michelle Sarwas' life. Her class assignment was to create a business plan as part of her master's degree studies in...
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'Bodywear' business involves helping women look their bestAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Heide Olson, an Essential Bodywear consultant, is known as "the bra lady." Olson is part of a growing company that helps women purchase comfortable bras and shapewear. S...