Constable: Visiting one of his restaurants, founder Dick Portillo still one of the crew
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Nov 17, 2018 6:32 PM - Dick Portillo arrives without an entourage, but he's hardly anonymous as he heads to the counter to order his favorite beef and Italian sausage combo "with a little juice." Even after selling his Portillo's empire for a reported $1 billion, Portillo can't resist popping behind the counter and says of the restaurant, "This is my baby."
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Gurnee salon gives suburban veterans a new look
Nov 14, 2018 8:55 PM - Earlier this week, veterans in Lake County and across the country were honored for their past sacrifices and achievements in service to their country. On Wednesday, six of them were honored in a more forward-looking manner -- with free makeovers. -
Des Plaines program helps struggling veterans find a new career
Nov 9, 2018 1:04 PM - A Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce program helps veterans learn job-seeking skills neededto land the career they want, then sends them off with a career-focused package valued at $8,000, including a new laptop computer. -
How BBQ sauces and 'dad bods' are helping support veterans
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Watch: Knights go 'Medieval' on leftover Halloween pumpkins
Nov 5, 2018 10:24 PM - While many may simply be dumping their used Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns in the trash this week, a few in Schaumburg Monday went absolutely medieval on the squash. -
From Silicon Valley elite to social media hate: The radicalization that led to Gab
Nov 3, 2018 1:00 AM - Gab has become the most visible of a collection of services catering to people whom mainstream companies such as Twitter and Facebook have rejected as too hateful, extreme or threatening in their posts as part of a crackdown on extremism. The Pittsburgh tragedy has made Gab founder Andrew Torba a key voice in growing debates over free expression and hate speech.
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Santa arrives at Woodfield to start mall's holiday season
Nov 2, 2018 7:01 AM - Santa declared the holiday shopping season open with his arrival Thursday evening at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, accompanied by the drum line from nearby Conant High School in Hoffman Estates. -
These Republicans are misleading voters about Obamacare fact checks
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Elle Mills is the celebrity every YouTuber wants to be, but her fame came at a price
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Review: iPhone XR -- The best $250 you ever saved on a new phone
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A Weighty Question for Employers: Is it Illegal to Discriminate Against Employees Because of Obesity?Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), one of the issues which continues to perplex employers is whether obesity is a disability under the Act. The answer to this question is important for many reasons. -
Weiss & Company LLC celebrates 50th anniversary in styleLast month, a crowd of over 300 gathered at The Glen Club in Glenview to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Weiss & Company LLP, one of the area's most enduringly successful accounting firms.
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The most ignored retirement assetThe main goal of someone when they retire is to make sure they have protected the Longevity of their money, they can maintain a Lifestyle they are accustomed, to have the Liquidity needed to maintain that lifestyle, and to leave a Legacy to their heirs.
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Switching accounting methods can provide instant tax savings for manufacturersAs a manufacturer or distributor, you probably determine taxable income using the accrual method of accounting but switching accounting methods can provide tax savings. In the past, anyone with inventory was generally required to file tax returns under the accrual method. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed this requirement in 2018. Under the new tax law, manufacturers can now switch to the cash basis for tax reporting if gross revenue is under $25 million. The new tax law provides many advantages for manufacturers.
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