Kim Mikus
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Chocolate shop moves to new Barrington locationFeb 17, 2010 10:00 pm - The Barrington Chocolate Shoppe recently moved to its new location in Barrington. The business, formerly on Cook Street, is now in a smaller shop with better parking in...
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Aldi to expand U.S. headquarters in BataviaFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Aldi, known for its low prices and small stores, announced plans Tuesday to add another building to its Batavia headquarters. The discount grocer plans to expand on its...
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Youth sports leagues find fewer suburban kids are signing up to playFeb 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Suburban youth baseball and softball coaches can expect to find fewer players on the ball fields this summer, according to many league directors. And while the finger ca...
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St. Charles company competes for $100,000 prizeFeb 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Local small business owner Jennifer S. Thompson has made it to the finals in a contest that mixes features of the hit television shows "American Idol" and "Apprentice." ...
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Bloomin' Books provide personal storiesFeb 09, 2010 10:00 pm - A love for reading and a background as a substitute teacher are the drive behind Beverly Bloom's business. Bloom is the owner of Bloomin' Books, a Buffalo Grove business...
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State sues Woodridge mortgage company over deceptive marketingFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed lawsuits against two mortgage brokers, accusing them of using unfair and deceptive marketing practices to solicit seniors for reverse...
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Portillo's to serve breakfast conceptFeb 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Portillo's, known for its hot dogs and beef sandwiches, is expected soon to be flipping pancakes with its newest restaurant concept. Portillo's has submitted plans at th...
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Ready stews thriving in the MidwestFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Esther Tongo's stew sauce, which she grew up eating in Nigeria, is popping up on store shelves at major retailers including Jewel and Dominick's. It took about eight ye...
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Sheriff Tom Dart wins in Democratic rematchFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart won Tuesday in a rematch against challenger Sylvester Baker in the Democratic Primary. With 4,350 of 4,510 precincts counted, unofficial res...
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Alvaerz, incumbents win in Water Rec. District raceFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Incumbents Barbara McGowan and Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and newcomer Michael Alvarez led a crowded field for three seats on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District bo...