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North Side’s Hot Doug’s Closing After 13 Years

May 6, 2014 Comments Off

Owner Says He Wants to Close Before He’s Burnt Out Hot Doug’s, one of Chicago’s most famous hot dog stands, will be shutting its doors in October, owner Doug Sohn announced today. It is the place where everyday meet gourmet when it came to sausage culinary arts has been an icon of Chicago’s love affair […]

Government warns of “Largest Ever” Phone Fraud Scam Targeting Taxpayers

May 2, 2014 Comments Off

Government warns of “Largest Ever” Phone Fraud Scam Targeting Taxpayers WASHINGTON — The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration (TIGTA) today issued a warning to taxpayers to beware of phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an effort to defraud them. “This is the largest scam of […]

Harlem Irving Plaza Announces Four New Store Openings for Spring/Summer 2014

April 22, 2014 Comments Off

Harlem Irving Plaza Announces Four New Store Openings for Spring/Summer 2014 NORRIDGE, Ill., April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Stores opening in Spring/Summer 2014 include Vans, XSport Fitness, Charlotte Russe and World Kitchen. This new announcement comes on the heels of the center’s most recent news of its lateral expansion that opened earlier this year which added 4.5 square acres […]

“You’ve Got a Virus”: AOL email accounts facing serious virus attacks

April 22, 2014 Comments Off

“You’ve Got a Virus”: AOL email accounts facing serious virus attacks By Ray Hanania Everyone with email has noticed in the past few weeks that their friends with AOL email accounts have been hacked by a virus that seeks to spread itself to other accounts through a “PHP” link in the email. If you click on […]

RTA Continues Sales Tax Fight: Several More Companies Exposed

March 20, 2014 Comments Off

RTA Continues Sales Tax Fight: Several More Companies Exposed RTA lawsuit claims fuel companies set up sham offices in Genoa, Savanna and Morris to avoid taxes in the RTA Region CHICAGO-The Regional Transportation Authority (“RTA”) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against companies that have entered into sales tax rebate agreements with three Illinois towns located outside […]

Netflix Subscribers Being Targeted With Phishing Scam, Warns Better Business Bureau

March 11, 2014 Comments Off

Netflix Subscribers Being Targeted With Phishing Scam, Warns Better Business Bureau CHICAGO, IL – March 11, 2014 – Scammers have found another opportunity to steal personal information from consumers. A new phishing scam has surfaced that is targeting Netflix subscribers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Users that are targeted will be led to […]

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois is First in the Nation in Renewable Energy Use

March 7, 2014 Comments Off

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois is First in the Nation in Renewable Energy Use New Report says 91 Illinois Communities Have Achieved 100 Percent Renewable Electricity CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today announced that a new report has found Illinois leads the nation in the number of communities using renewable electricity. The report shows 91 Illinois […]

B’s Sweet Bites Hosts Official Ribbon Cutting in Des Plaines

February 26, 2014 Comments Off

B’s Sweet Bites Hosts Official Ribbon Cutting in Des Plaines A ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official grand opening of B’s Sweet Bites, 1641 Oakton Place, Des Plaines, was held on Monday, February 24, 2014. B’s Sweet Bites Bakery and Coffee Bar features coffee, tea, espresso drinks, or fresh squeezed juice (all drinks come with a […]

Cicero officials join Walmart in cutting ribbon on job hiring center

February 20, 2014 Comments Off

Cicero officials join Walmart in cutting ribbon on job hiring center Cicero, Il., — Town President Larry Dominick and the new Store Manager for the Walmart Supercenter in Cicero, Lisa Perez, cut the ribbon Thursday opening a “hiring center” where the national retailer will hire up to 400 full and part-time people.The new store, to […]

Another retailer announces development plans for Toyota Park

February 15, 2014 1 Comment

Another retailer announces development plans for Toyota Park Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek announced Sunday that the Village Board has approved the sale of land for a new Toyota Park retailer. Circle K, a national owner and operator of fueling and convenience centers, will open their second Bridgeview location beginning in the Spring, Landek said. Already […]