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Down to Business: Hair and eyelash extensions an easy way to boost a woman’s confidence

February 7, 2020 at 1:32 p.m.

Business: Joanna's Hair & Lash Extensions Address: 4688 W. Main St., West Dundee Contact info: 312-498-7542; www.proextensionist.com Owner: Joanna Colon Number of years in business: 6 What does this business...

Those who attended an East Dundee Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to discuss regulations for recreational marijuana businesses were asked to raise their hands if they've favored a rule that would keep the businesses at least 1,500 feet from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School.

East Dundee commission recommends village board not allow recreational pot businesses downtown

February 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

The East Dundee Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending recreational marijuana stores not be allowed downtown. After a nearly two-hour meeting Wednesday attended by more than 50 people, including many...

Renderings of possible amenities for Hickory Hills Park in Carpentersville, including such things as a nine-hole disc golf course and walking paths, were presented at a public feedback forum in August.

State awards $363,000 grant to add new amenities to Hickory Hill Park in Carpentersville

February 6, 2020 at 2:35 p.m.

Hickory Hill Park in Carpentersville will be undergoing a major overhaul thanks to a $363,800 park improvement grant. Dundee Township Park District is one of 85 recipients statewide to receive...

East Dundee Police Department names 2019 Officer of the Year

February 5, 2020 at 12:12 p.m.

A second name has been added to the recognition plaque hanging in the lobby of the East Dundee Police Department. Ryan Miles, who has been with the force since 2014,...

The East Dundee Village Board has said no for a second time to issuing a liquor license for the Exxon station at River Street and Route 72 that would let the owner obtain a video gaming license from the state.

East Dundee says no, again, to granting liquor license so gas station can have video gaming

February 4, 2020 at 2:24 p.m.

An East Dundee gas station owner's request to obtain a different liquor license so he can install video gambling terminals was struck down Monday for a second time. Under state...

Perks Thrift, a new store in Carpentersville's Meadowdale Shopping Center, is set to open Wednesday.

New Carpentersville thrift store plans to donate revenue to charitable efforts in the community

February 3, 2020 at 4:59 p.m.

A vacant storefront in Carpentersville's Meadowdale Shopping Center is getting new life as a nonprofit thrift and consignment store. Perks Thrift, located at 150 S. Kennedy Drive, opens Wednesday. With...

Brian Norris, left, and Doug Mango opened Mango Combat Sports in Elgin more than a year ago.

Down to Business: Combat sports combines self-defense and fitness, and controls anger rather than feeding it, biz owner says

January 31, 2020 at 2:58 p.m.

Business: Mango Combat Sports Address: 420 Airport Road, Elgin Contact Info: 847-387-0489; www.mangocombatsports.com Owners: Brian Norris and Doug Mango Years in business: 1.5 What does this business do? "We are...

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