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Bar Louie negotiating space in Power & Light District Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:12PMBar Louie, a Texas-based chain, has confirmed it is in talks to take a spot in the Power & Light District. If negotiations are completed, the company will open there in mid- to late August.
Local businesses take aim at big-box shoppers Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:17PMSmall, locally owned businesses can make money off traffic created by nationwide retail chains -- if they use the right strategy, according to members of the Capital Area Independent Business Alliance.
Menards revives plans for south-side megastore Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:17PMHome-improvement retailer Menards has revived plans for a “megastore," similar in size to the company’s North Dirksen Parkway store, on the south side of Springfield.
Home Improvement Stores Survey Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:51PMWhich is your favorite home improvement store and why? See what a new survey finds.
Menards planning Howard store Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:13AMHOWARD Menard Inc. is planning a 162,340-square-foot home improvement store north of Woodmans Markets and Gander Mountain.
Major franchises coming to development Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:31AMRoseann Hicks can't wait to get her coffee fix.
VIDEO: Last of seven crime ring defendants sentenced in Isabella County Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:40AMAn Isabella County trial judge on Tuesday sentenced the last defendant in a statewide theft ring to 42 months to 20 years in prison.
NEW: VIDEO: Last of seven crime ring defendants sentenced in Isabella County Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:20PMAn Isabella County trial judge on Tuesday sentenced the last defendant in a statewide theft ring to 42 months to 20 years in prison.
Is a shake-up coming for your driver? Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:49PMIs your favorite driver in the market for a new ride in 2012?
Menards eyes location in Hartland Township Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 12:05PMMenards Inc., the Wisconsin-based home-improvement chain, is looking again to open a store in Hartland Township.
Proving himself Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:30PMBROOKLYN, Mich. – Each time he lines up for a stock car race, Paul Menard has to take on the field, the track conditions, the vagaries of his car’s performance . . . and then there is that other element – all those that automatically doubt his worth as a driver.You see, they look at you differently when your name is on the side of the car, on the fenders, on the hood, and on the 263 home ...
Vertis Communications to Transform Customer Engagement for ACO Hardware Through Innovative Advertising Inserts and Web ... Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:10AMBALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertis Communications, a results-driven marketing communications company that delivers inventive advertising, direct marketing and interactive solutions to prominent brands across North America, today announced that ACO Hardware, a home improvement retailer with stores throughout the state of Michigan, has expanded its relationship with Vertis and named the company ...
Community garden grows relationships Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:13PMBrainerd has a community garden again.Volunteers finished setting up the garden last week to prepare 90 plots consisting of 5-foot by 10-foot or 5-foot by 24-foot plots. Residents who rented a plot have already started planting.The community garden, located southwest of Kiwanis Park near the Mississippi River, was initiated in 2009 by members of the Blandin Community Leadership Program training ...
Northland plan to undergo update Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:47AMFor months now, Northland Community Council president Dave Paul has been hinting, suggesting, advocating and urging that the existing Northland Plan is badly in need of an update.
Color Monday: Pantone finds more colors, while Purdy has a contest Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:14AMMore colors will help everyone from design to manufacturing with color selection and composition, Pantone says.
Owensboro Commission to discuss new store at Heartland Crossing Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:42AMMenards wants to open a store off of Highway 54.
Saturday's letters to the editor Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 9:47AMFirst, I want to say thank you for those that worked so hard on the Memorial Day parade in Eaton Rapids. It was a wonderful ceremony and a great tribute to our fallen heroes.
Snacking in the Center Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:53AMIt was a real treat (pun fully intended) to immerse myself in the latest goodies on display at the recent Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago.
Struggling retail market growing while changing Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:00PMFor nearly three years Merriam Village has been a showcase — not for bustling shops but for a struggling retail market. The $73.5 million center at Johnson Drive and Interstate 35 is as empty as a ghost town.
Blackhawks Sign Three Prospects To Contracts Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:31PMThe Chicago Blackhawks have signed Alexander Salak, Byron Froese and David Gilbert to contracts, the team announced on Tuesday.
Dwight Howard Sees Himself Staying In Orlando Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:09PMLast week, Chicago Bulls analyst Kendall Gill said that if Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard wanted to win championships, then Chicago was the best fit for him. However, it sounds as if Howard plans on chasing titles while in Orlando.
True North Purchases Thrashers, Will Move Team To Winnipeg Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 11:32AMIn a press conference on Tuesday morning True North Sports and Entertainment announced that they have have purchased the Atlanta Thrashers organization and plan to move the team to Winnipeg for this upcoming NHL season.
Despite Lockout, NFL Ahead Of 2010 Ticket Sales Pace Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 11:06AMThe NFL is almost 12 weeks into the lockout of its players. And despite reports of decreased fan interest, an ugly legal battle and a possibility of canceled games, it appears as if the league is still selling season tickets.
Report: Gruden Would Take OSU Job If Offered Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 10:39AMShortly after Jim Tressel resigned as Ohio State's head coach, the speculation about his replacement started up. Two of the biggest the names that have been mentioned are Urban Meyer and Jon Gruden.
Stone: Dunn Can’t Justify Contract In First Season Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 10:31AMThe main storyline with the Chicago White Sox in the beginning of the season was the team's combined struggles. But as they've slowly started to turn things around, Adam Dunn's struggles have become more and more glaring.
Without Change, College Football Recruiting Will ‘Get Worse Every Year’ Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:24AMOnce revered for being a beacon of integrity, Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel signed on Monday, in the midst of a scandal. While the scandal is new to Tressel and Ohio State, it's not new at all to college football.
White Sox Coaches Need To ‘Consider All Options’ For Danks Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 8:25AMAfter a rough start, the Chicago White Sox have started to turn their season around, and only time will tell if they can climb up the standings and compete for the AL Central title. If John Danks can turn his season around, that climb will be a lot easier.
Sports Illustrated Probes Downfall Of Buckeyes’ Tressel Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 6:07AMAn investigation by Sports Illustrated delves into the decline and fall of Ohio Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel, who resigned Monday amid NCAA violations from a tattoo parlor scandal.
Owners busy looking for tenants Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:13PMNew owners of the Village Mall are wasting no time drawing new tenants into their new development.
Bulls-Heat Series Received Big Ratings Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 10:36AMThe Miami Heat won the series and plenty of TV viewers in the Eastern Conference finals.
Speak Out! May 25-30, 2011 Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 9:51AMThe following Speak Out! messages appeared in May 25-30, 2011 editions of the Journal & Topics Newspapers. Just call our 24-hour hotline at 847-299-1500, or go to our website to state what is on your mind concerning an issue you consider to be significant, and we'll publish it. If you would like to state your opinion about anything, feel free to do so. Just make sure your message is brief, to ...
Cubs Send Berg To Triple-A, Recall Rodrigo Lopez Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 12:29PMThe Chicago Cubs sent right-handed pitcher Justin Berg to Triple-A Iowa and recalled right-handed pitcher Rodrigo Lopez, the team announced on Friday.
Friday's letters to the editor Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 6:02AMNice to know an addition to the Eastwood Towne Center is being considered. Looking at the piles of dirt that are being pushed around with nothing accomplished, it'll be a nice change.
Kreutz On NFL Lockout: ‘Seems Like There’s No End To It’ Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 8:52AMWhen the NFL Lockout is finally lifted, teams will have to cram an entire offseason worth of coaching, evaluation and roster management into a very short amount of time. One of the things on Bears general manager Jerry Angelo's list will be Olin Kreutz.
Shortened Game Leaves Cubs Out In The Rain Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:19PMThe game was called with two outs in the top of the seventh inning after a 41-minute delay as the Mets were left on top of the Cubs 7-4.
Schanowski: Thibodeau Slow To Make Adjustments Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 4:50PMChicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau won the NBA's Coach of the Year Award for taking the Bulls from a 41-win team a season ago, and turning them into the NBA's overall No. 1 seed in the playoffs after racking up 62 wins in the regular season.
Floyd Pitches Well, White Sox Lose To Rangers 2-1 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 3:55PMChicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd scattered three hits over seven innings and gave up only one earned run. But despite his great performance, the White Sox dropped Wednesday's series finale to the Texas Rangers by a score of 2-1.
Wennington: Noah Improved Offensively, But Still ‘Tentative’ Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:40PMChicago Bulls center Joakim Noah averaged a double-double in the regular season, but his value for the Bulls comes mainly from rebounding, defense and energy. In his fourth season in the NBA, the 7-footer still working to develop an offensive game.
Roads To Be Extended To Make Way For New Home Improvement Store Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 10:24PMRoads near S.W. 17th and Kingsgrow Road will be extended to make way for a new Menards home improvement store, near 17th and S.W. Wanamaker.
Snow removal, Menards measures approved Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 10:15PMThe Topeka City Council voted Tuesday evening to make changes designed to improve the city's widely ignored sidewalk snow-removal rules. The city's governing body, which includes the council and Mayor Bill Bunten, then approve a rezoning that will allow Eau Claire, Wis.-based Menards to develop property just west of West Ridge Mall, 1801 S.W. Wanamaker Road. In a meeting that lasted nearly three ...
Mayor to negotiate with Menards Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:56AMMayor Rick Kaysen will enter contract negotiations to bring a Menards home improvement store to a piece of city land on Dell Range Boulevard.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle Online Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:49AMCHEYENNE -- After months of failed negotiations, the Cheyenne City Council voted 5-4 Monday night to terminate its lease with the Cheyenne Post 6 American Legion baseball team for use of Powers Field.
Ramirez Named American League Player Of The Week Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 2:42PMChicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week ending on May 22.
Report: TNT Moves Barkley Inside For Game 4, Away From Angry Heat Fans Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 2:09PMDuring TNT's postgame broadcast after the Chicago Bulls 96-85 Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat, Charles Barkley became the focus of intense jeering and taunting by fans outside AmericanAirlines Arena.
Harris: Byrd To Be Placed On The 15-Day DL Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 8:35PMMarlon Byrd is now on the 15 day DL after being hit in the face with a pitch in the second inning of Saturday's Red Sox/Cubs game.
Ramirez Powers Surging White Sox Past Dodgers 8-3 Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 5:14PMAlexei Ramirez homered and drove in a career-high five runs, and the suddenly surging Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday.
Merger, zoning among meeting topics Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 5:16PMLocal governing bodies plan this week to consider buying a radio system for the county's solid waste department, merging city and county parks and recreation departments, amending city sidewalk snow removal rules and changing zoning to allow for the construction of a Menards store. Shawnee County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their chambers in Room B-11 of the county courthouse ...
Firefighters Battle Blaze In West Suburban Burr Ridge Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 6:07AMFirefighters battled an extra-alarm blaze in west suburban Burr Ridge early Friday morning.
White Sox Topple Cleveland Indians 8-2 Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 9:57PMGavin Floyd pitched seven solid innings and Carlos Quentin homered as the Chicago White Sox rocked Fausto Carmona for the second time this season and beat the first-place Cleveland Indians 8-2 on Thursday night.
Blackhawks Sign Crawford To Three-Year Contract Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 2:41PMThe Chicago Blackhawks have signed goalie Corey Crawford to a three-year contract, the team announced on Thursday.