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Expert: Nonverbal skills are more important in era of masks, video calls

Jul 17, 2020 1:00 AM - In a world full of masks and video conferences, nonverbal skills are even more essential to communicate effectively in business, according to a body language expert.
Bourbon, whiskeys finding new audience with women

Jun 19, 2020 1:00 AM - Bourbon -- once considered a man's drink -- has found a new fandom among women, according to Ashley Klatecki, owner of Spears Bourbon, Burgers and Beer restaurant in Wheeling.
Workspace expert sees safety, shields taking priority in office design

May 15, 2020 1:00 AM - When the stay-at-home is finally lifted, you may find the office you return to is not like the one you left.
Manufacturer uses lessons learned in China to keep production going

Apr 16, 2020 8:46 AM - Lessons learned from one of its plants in China is helping Lincolnshire-based manufacturer Flexan work to meet increased demand for its products needed by medical professionals to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Editor: Let us know how you're helping the COVID-19 efforts

Mar 23, 2020 1:28 PM - Suburban businesses are stepping up and adpating to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak. If you're one of them, we want to hear from you.
Online curriculum designed to improve students' life skills

Mar 15, 2020 3:03 PM - Kathy Rivera is president of Virtual Learning Systems, a web-based social studies education curriculum designed to not only improve students' grasp of the subject, but also develop critical thinking and analytical skills that will help them in their adult lives.
Oak Brook CBD firm develops FDA-registered pain cream, THC-free products

Feb 20, 2020 11:06 AM - Ed Donnelley' research and work became reality with AmourCBD, a line of CBD-based products that conatain no THC and includes a topical pain cream that is the only CBD product on the market registered by the Federal Drug Administration.
Lake County chamber tabs former director to lead it into new decade

Jan 24, 2020 1:00 AM - Shaunese Teamer is back as Lake County chamber's executive director, the role she had from 2011-2013. And with her return comes a new focus to reconnect with members who have left over the years, and provide more opportunities to help members network and grow their businesses.
Nonprofit recycles paint, but also gives challenged adults meaningful work

Dec 13, 2019 1:00 AM - Wood Dale-based compan EarthPaint provides an answer to the dilemma that has forever stumped homeowners and businesses -- what to do with unused paint that collects in garages, basements and closets. It also provides job opportunities to people who need meaningful work.
Schaumburg's DataCubes sees huge growth in insurance underwriting

Nov 12, 2019 11:54 AM - Schaumburg-based DataCubes found its path to success through development of software that has helped automate the labor-intensive underwriting process.

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