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NWQ travels to ROOF on theWit, a bar with an eagle's eye view of downtown Chicago, for this summer's fashion shoot. See inside for photos and exclusive video. ...

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Despite waves of uncertainty in today’s marketplace, opportunities abound. Many small businesses and civic organizations are expanding operations or acquiring weaker competitors. Local marketing and finance professionals offer five things to consider before growing your enterprise. ...

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