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Distorted soda and sub shop debuts in Crystal Lake for local take on ‘dirty soda’ trend

By Michelle Meyer
Apr 02, 2026 3:05 pm - A new soda and sub shop has opened in downtown Crystal Lake, complete with a theme that transports customers back to the 1990s with an emphasis on grunge, rock and rap music that defined the era.
Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline

By GABRIEL MATIAS CASTILHO
Apr 01, 2026 10:01 am - A House deadline passed last week with lawmakers declining to advance a measure to establish annual emissions-reduction targets and a system of points for air pollution mitigation measures for warehouses and the trucks traveling to and from them. It would have been the first statewide warehouse pollution reduction measure but didn’t gain enough support to even receive a committee hearing.
How oil and gas prices affect your restaurant bill

By Izzy Kharasch
Apr 01, 2026 9:54 am - The price of gas and oil can change almost hourly and, unfortunately, this affects more than just how much we pay at the pump.
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Apr 01, 2026 9:14 am - Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.
K. Hollis Jewelers marks 21 years with estate jewelry showcase

Daily Herald report
Mar 30, 2026 2:25 pm - Batavia-based K. Hollis Jewelers will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a special event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 at 2030 Main St. in Batavia.
Transparency in lending practices protects small businesses

By Elliot Richardson
Mar 28, 2026 1:43 pm - Consumers are protected against predatory lending in Illinois. Small businesses are not.
The Biz Week That Was: Bears deal should happen ‘sooner,’ data centers face hurdle

Daily Herald report
Mar 28, 2026 1:06 pm - Pritzker: Bears stadium deal should happen ‘sooner rather than later’ As lawmakers returned to Springfield Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said that a deal to get a Bears ...
Several suburban small businesses awarded $10K enhancement grants

By Kevin Newberry
Mar 25, 2026 9:41 am - A dozen Illinois small businesses will receive $10,000 Backing Small Business enhancement grants from American Express and Main Street America.
‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Mar 25, 2026 9:32 am - A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical 9-to-5 routine. “Microshifting” is a trend that involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single stretch. Time spent at work is flexible and scheduled around personal responsibilities and priorities.
Women leading the future of financial confidence

By Whitney Cimaglia
Mar 23, 2026 3:11 pm - Across the financial industry, women are playing a vital role in advancing that confidence through education, mentorship, and community engagement.

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