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Unemployed doesn't mean unhappy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The only bells jingling for many families this season may be the calls from collection agencies. But it's possible to enjoy the season when you're unemployed, and even make it work to your advantage.

Cuisine that tastes like Grandma cooked it herself

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

On Oct. 26, restaurateurs Francesca and Salvatore Rinella started serving Sicilian-inspired cuisine at Trattoria Totuccio in the CityGate Centre, 2155 CityGate Lane, former home to Capri.

Business Calendar

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Aurora loses its Arby's landmark

By MARISSA AMONI For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Arby's �-- its big hat and all -- is gone from 809 N. Lake St. in Aurora, where it served up roast beef sandwiches for just more than 40 years. The fast-food restaurant north of Illinois Avenue was a local landmark with its large lit sign that boasted of its delicious roast beef.

More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.

'Work has helped me as a person'

By DAVID SHAROS For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

There was a time when Naperville resident Mary K. Cowen worked as an accountant. But when the company that employed her decided to relocate, Cowen finished out the year and elected not to move on.

Business briefs

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Running Company top specialty store

Business People

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

David McCarthy , the owner of the Law Offices of David McCarthy, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Established in 1989, the law firm has advised and represented a wide variety of area businesses, including trucking, manufacturing, construction, computer, printing, automotive and retail companies. The law firm has represented many area residents involved in complex and contentious litigation, including business and employment disputes, personal injury cases, contested probate matters and construction cases.

Sun-Times Media making changes

Sun-Times Media — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Robert Wall has been named publisher of Sun-Times Media, west region, a group that includes The Herald-News. Wall will continue his role of Sun-Times Media vice president of advertising, west region.

Online help for holiday shopping

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Shoppers face a dizzying array of offers of help in the form of new Web sites, services and mobile phone applications as they set out for their holiday shopping this year. To make the most of new services, experts advise employing them often and early, even before the season kicks off with Black Friday.