Kim Mikus
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Naperville's Ethel's Chocolate Lounge to closeApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Mars Inc. is closing its Ethel's Chocolate Lounge concept in the suburban area, the company announced. Five of the remaining six Ethel's upscale lounges are scheduled to...
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Doors to close at The Barn of BarringtonApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The Barn of Barrington announced today it will close before the start of the summer wedding season. The 150-year-old Gothic barn at 1415 S. Barrington Road will close so...
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New blood takes over in Fox LakeApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Fox Lake voters swept a new mayor and three new trustees into office during Tuesday's election. Ed Bender, the longest serving trustee on the village board, moved up to...
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First-date wardrobe provides theme, name for Wheaton boutiqueApr 06, 2009 11:00 pm - About 20 years ago, before their first date, Jill Card, then unmarried, asked Richard Card what she should wear. Richard Card responded, "Just wear jeans and a cute top....
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Gymnastics training center opens in S. BarringtonApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Trampolines and balance beams replace flat screen TVs and computers at a store at the Arboretum of South Barrington. The owners of Midwest Elite Gymnastics recently reno...
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South Elgin man builds successful business painting facesApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Artist Gene Diaz's business is not feeling the effects of the recession. In fact, his professional face painting company saw 27 percent growth in the first quarter over ...
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Annual Chefs' Fest planned for April 21Apr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - More than 50 restaurants are scheduled to take part in the annual Chefs' Fest planned for April 21. Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau hosts the festival tha...
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Readers say everyone's family at Enzo & Lucia Ristorante ItalianoMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - When you walk into Enzo & Lucia Ristorante Italiano, housed in a former Victorian-style home, it feels as if you've been invited to a family member's or friend's place f...
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Suburban women find success with InnobabyMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - An idea that originated at a play group where two suburban moms went to socialize has grown into a booming business. Like moms at most of these gatherings, Kristen Min a...
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Schaumburg Hyatt completes $32 million renovationMar 25, 2009 11:00 pm - SCHAUMBURG -- Hyatt Regency Woodfield recently completed a 12-month, $32 million renovation featuring a fresh, modern redesign as well as upscale services and amenities....