Kim Mikus
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Charming Charlie files for bankruptcy, plans to close storesDec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - Jewelry and accessories chain Charming Charlie, known for its color-coordinated displays, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close several of its ro...
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How a Loyola graduate went from drummer to CEODec 11, 2017 12:00 pm - When Tom Crowley, who grew up in Wilmette, graduated from Loyola University in 1983, his rock band signed a record deal and moved to Los Angeles. Playing drums and singi...
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Shifting gears: Founder's daughter pulls HM Manufacturing out of trouble, earning CEO titleDec 07, 2017 9:00 pm - Nicole Wolter majored in chemical engineering and finance and was a year into her job at a Chicago securities firm when her father told her the family manufacturing busi...
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Ela Soccer Club takes over Kits Sports Center in Lake ZurichDec 07, 2017 5:00 pm - The Ela Soccer Club said Thursday it has acquired the former Kits Sports Center in Lake Zurich. The facility will now be known as the Lake Zurich Sportsplex. The complex...
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Starbucks launches Christmas Tree FrappuccinoDec 07, 2017 12:00 am - Once the lights are hung, cookies made and tree decorated, shoppers may want to stop at Starbucks to grab a Christmas Tree Frappuccino to help put them in the shopping m...
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Lord and Taylor to close at Old Orchard mallDec 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Lord & Taylor at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie is slated to close in April. The closing was filed in the state of Illinois' WARN report, which comes out monthly a...
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College sports fan, broker creates Big Ten mapDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - Jeffrey Petrovski, who is passionate about college sports, has designed a poster map depicting all of the universities in the Big Ten Conference. Petrovski, an Oak Broo...
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Bentley's Pet Stuff expands with purchase of Wheaton storeDec 04, 2017 5:00 am - Bentley's Pet Stuff recently expanded with the acquisition of Natural Pet Market in Wheaton. Natural Pet Market founder Tracy Werner has joined the growing company a...
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Instant Pot tops Christmas lists, selling outDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - The Instant Pot, which some call a slow cooker on steroids, is one of the hottest gift items for the holidays. The kitchen appliance, known for its quick cooking, is rap...
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Advocate Health Care plans to merge with Aurora Health CareDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - Parties optimistic deal will happen after FTC tanked Advocate, NorthShore talks this year