Kim Mikus
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Caterpillar partners with Dirty Jobs star Mike RoweJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Caterpillar Inc. is partnering with Mike Rowe, creator and star of the Discovery Channel's hit TV show, Dirty Jobs. Locally, Cat has operations in Montgomery. Rowe, also...
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Mickey Finn's continues tavern traditionJul 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Over the years, brewed beer and grilled burgers served at Mickey Finn's have become regular features in downtown Libertyville. While the beverages and look of the pub at...
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Suburban entrepreneurs persevere with new venturesJul 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The owner of a new pizzeria in Bartlett hung a sign in the window that reads "Half price pizza on Mondays and Tuesdays until unemployment ends" as a way to help struggli...
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Suburban business owners provide unique products, servicesJul 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Local entrepreneurs agree that launching a new business during a down economy is tough. Small business owners are finding that in order to survive, it's essential to pro...
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Grandma-centric consignment store attracts moms of all agesJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - A Mundelein woman started her resale business with grandmas in mind. The concept has grown to attract moms of all ages. Kristine Rickert came up with the idea to start ...
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Sonic set to bring cherry limeades and tater tots to Palatine this weekJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Sonic is expanding its suburban footprint into Palatine later this week. The Oklahoma-based restaurant known for its carhops on roller skates and tart cherry limeade dri...
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Power equipment maker Echo expands in Lake ZurichJul 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Echo Inc., maker of hand-held outdoor power equipment, opened its new 129,000-square-foot warehouse in Lake Zurich today. The new facility at 400 Oakwood Road brings the...
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Algonquin man steps into customizable sandal businessJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - An Algonquin man recently left the corporate world to see if the small business scene fits. Using his eye for fashion and a desire for efficiency, Rishi Bhati launched a...
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Bella Caley boutique opens in NapervilleJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - After spending more than a dozen years working retail in Naperville, Cindy Meals decided it was time to break out on her own. About a month ago she opened Bella Caley, a...
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Cook County arrests dozens of sex offenders in 2 week roundupJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - A federal task force arrested dozens of sex offenders in the Chicago region following a two-week roundup project. The Cook County Sheriff's Office partnered with the U.S...