Hospitality
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‘I’m gonna miss this’: Elgin Public House for sale after owner announces retirementMar 14, 2024 10:48 am - Seventeen years after fulfilling his longtime dream of opening a restaurant, Elgin Public House owner Greg Shannon has put the downtown staple up for sale, saying it’s time to retire.
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Naperville extends hotel rebate agreements to make up for pandemic lossesMar 13, 2024 11:03 am - Naperville City Council members have agreed to extend hotel tax agreements by two years to make up for revenue lost during the pandemic. The extension affects agreements ...
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Why are restaurants tacking on new charges?Mar 13, 2024 10:45 am - When I hear from Daily Herald readers or talk to restaurant-goers, I get the same question: Why are restaurants charging me for things they never charged for before? I ge...
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St. Charles considers closing Walnut Avenue for outdoor dining this summerMar 13, 2024 10:51 am - St. Charles Planning and Development Committee members are considering the temporary closure of a portion of Walnut Avenue for the summer. But on Monday, the committee fa...
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Mount Prospect sets limits on stays at hotels, motelsMar 11, 2024 6:01 pm - In an effort to crackdown on hotels and motels being used as long-term housing, Mount Prospect is putting a 30-day limit on most stays in town. The village board last wee...
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The Biz Week That Was: Pickleball facility, fast casual Greek restaurant, and downtown redevelopment among highlightsMar 08, 2024 10:36 am - New player plans indoor pickleball court at former Toys R Us in Vernon Hills After a lull in the action, a new player has emerged with plans to convert the former To...
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‘More flavors to come’: Elburn’s Obscurity Mead Hall and Cidery expands with new line of cidersMar 14, 2024 10:49 am - With some new additions to their team, a new line of ciders on their shelves and a plan for expansion, owners of Obscurity Mead Hall and Cidery feel poised to take the cider market by storm in 2024.
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Smarty Pants Cafe to collaborate with area schools, merging art and scienceFeb 27, 2024 11:00 am - Smarty Pants Cafe, a science-themed coffee shop in Batavia, has announced a collaboration with local schools that aims to infuse a touch of science into the cafe environm...
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Good food vs. great food: How do you know?Feb 22, 2024 12:23 pm - Last month, we talked about what makes a good restaurant vs. a great one. My focus was all about the experience in terms of service, design, lighting and music. But no m...
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Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling to host ‘Beer, Charity, and Music’Feb 19, 2024 4:04 pm - Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling will host “Beer, Charity, and Music” starting at 7:30 p.m. March 1. The goal of the series of upcoming events is to raise awareness and con...