Aurora still betting on Hollywood Casino after 20 years

Paul Michna | Staff Photographer Adorned with new carpet installed in April, Hollywood Casino Aurora is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. Since opening June 17, 1993, the casino has paid the city $238.7 million in taxes. AURORA -- Hollywood Casino has been floating, in one way or another, on the Fox River in Aurora for 20 years, spanning at least two major pushes to revitalize the downtown of Illinois' second-largest city. Monday, June 17, 2013

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Metro West to hold legislative BBQ, session review

AURORA -- Metro West Council of Government will hold their Legislative BBQ and Session Review at 6 p.m. June 27 at Elburn Lions Community Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn.  Friday, June 14, 2013

Long Grove Confectionery gets new owner

LONG GROVE -- Chicago-based Arway Confections Inc. bought out Long Grove Confectionery Co. right after Long Grove company officials told employees that the financially struggling company would be closing down. Friday, June 14, 2013

GreenPRINT opens in Lombard

LOMBARD -- Dave Wilcox and Dan Hoger have launched a business called GreenPRINT, a document services company offering typing, editing and proofreading services. Thursday, June 13, 2013

Loving Care Animal Clinic to relocate to Palatine

PALATINE -- Loving Care Animal Clinic, a household name to pet owners throughout Rolling Meadows and beyond, plans to relocate to a larger space in Palatine. Wednesday, June 12, 2013

OfficeMax sets shareholders meeting to vote on merger

NAPERVILLE — OfficeMax Inc. has set July 10 meeting of shareholders to consider and vote on the company’s merger with Office Depot. Monday, June 10, 2013

Growing pool company making a splash in the suburbs

An interview with James Atlas, co-owner of Platinum Poolcare Aquatech Ltd. based in Wheeling. Friday, June 7, 2013

'The Hamptons of the Midwest' offers options

An interview with Collette Kemper, managing partner with Toast Hotel Group. Friday, June 7, 2013

Black Sheep Golf Club continues to gain honors

An interview with Matt Lemcke, membership director at Black Sheep Golf Club in Sugar Grove. Friday, June 7, 2013

The country club lifestyle - a true social networking

With what started with MySpace, then the Facebook rage, now Twitter and LinkedIn are part of everyday life in America. We are still in the heart of the social media explosion that has engulfed human communication over the past 10 years. There are no doubt advantages to how easy it is now to open your computer, or look at your smartphone and reach friends, family and business associates all over the country instantaneously.  Friday, June 7, 2013

Five ways to unwind, refresh in the workplace

Executives, business leaders and workers today are more exhausted and low on energy than ever. The demands of working long hours, traveling, eating away from home, and missing out on regular exercise have taken a toll on their bodies. Friday, June 7, 2013

Streamwood residents wary of dealership proposal

STREAMWOOD -- Residents expressed concerns Thursday about traffic, toxins, tree removal and other issues in response to a proposal for the construction of a new $12 million car dealership in Streamwood. Friday, June 7, 2013

Sears employees set a 'super' world record

HOFFMAN ESTATES -- Ryan Sherwood has read comic books his whole life and has written two novels in the magical realism genre, but Wednesday was the first time he actually got to be a superhero. Thursday, June 6, 2013

New name, owner for Naperville's Black Finn

NAPERVILLE -- The long-controversial BlackFinn American Saloon is no more in downtown Naperville. Tuesday, June 4, 2013

E. Dundee gun shop ready for conceal and carry law

It's about time. That more or less summarizes Greg Tropino's reaction to Friday's news that the state legislature has finally presented a court-mandated conceal-and-carry weapons bill to Gov. Pat Quinn. Monday, June 3, 2013

Project may lead to upgrades in aging Libertyville industrial area

LIBERTYViLLE -- Plans to revive an industrial site along Route 176 in Libertyville are being tweaked to address safety, noise and even vibration and other issues, and are on track for a village board decision next month. Friday, May 31, 2013

J.B. Metal Works born from blacksmith shop

An interview with Steve Burval, owner of J.B. Metal Works Inc. in Des Plaines. Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tellabs founder's lessons rooted in entrepreneurship, doing the right thing

The massive Naperville campus for Tellabs Inc. is a sharp contrast to the Indiana farm where Michael J. Birck was raised. Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Spring weather affects Ace's 1Q results

OAK BROOK – Ace Hardware Corp. reported a decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2013 as a cooler than  normal spring affected sales at the national hardware store chain. Friday, May 24, 2013

Developer gets agreement, time to show he can revitalize downtown Lake Zurich

LAKE ZURICH -- Village leaders have formalized an agreement that continues a 75-day exclusive window for a developer to prove he can build a project to rejuvenate a section of the village's downtown. Friday, May 24, 2013

Edward Jones, Skender top 'Best Places to Work'

One is a national financial services firm whose advisers are encouraged to be an active part of the community, and whose rewards include all-expense-paid trips to exotic locations. One is a Chicago-based construction company whose employees are honored for coming up with innovative ideas that improve the company, and sponsors employee outings throughout the year. And both — Edward Jones and Skender Construction — are the top companies in the Daily Herald Business Ledger’s 2013 Best Places to Work in Illinois competition. Friday, May 17, 2013