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Sergio's Cantina: A small business with big taste (VIDEO)

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Monday, January 05, 2015 04:28 PM

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Illinois is home to many culinary traditions, from deep-dish pizza in Chicagoland, horseshoes in Central Illinois to barbecue in Southern Illinois.

Illinois is also home to many other diverse culinary traditions, thanks to the influx of residents from all over the world who have made Illinois home.

Sergio De Los Santos opened Sergio’s Cantina in Geneva eight years ago with his wife, Lindsey.

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Gay marriage means big bucks for business

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Friday, December 19, 2014 04:33 PM

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While same-sex marriage has been legal for less than a year, some wedding planning businesses in Illinois are already seeing an economic impact.

Crafty Broads, a full-service wedding planning business based in Chicago, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of same-sex weddings.

“A few years ago, around 5 percent of our weddings were same-sex couples – today, that number is probably 50 percent,” Cindy Savage said, co-owner of Crafty Broads. “It has really increased quite a bit.”

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Powering the future: Illinois manufacturer leads the pack (VIDEO)

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Tuesday, December 02, 2014 02:13 PM

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Illinois has long been a leader in manufacturing operations, with chemical, auto and food production well established industries throughout its history. While traditional manufacturing as a whole has decreased in the United States, Illinois still maintains a diverse array of manufacturing operations.

Power Solutions International, based in Wood Dale, started as a diesel engine distributor but has since expanded into the alternative fuel market.

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Steady economic growth seen in IGPA Flash Index

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Tuesday, December 02, 2014 10:52 AM

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Illinois leads in number of towns using 100% renewable energy

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014 04:20 PM

Illinois leads in number of towns using 100% renewable energy

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