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Chicago retail icon calls it quits leaving many memories behind
Updated 4/21/2021 4:32 PM After 73 years in business, an iconic Chicago area retailer is permanently closing. That doesn t mean the families of Century Tile s two founders will be closing the doors on all the memories that were made in the eight decades during which the enterprise became one of the largest floorcovering retailers and distributors in the Midwest. Century Tile was founded in 1947 by Frank Parks and Paul Spiewak, who met each other in college. Parks was just 19 years old when they registered the name, Century Supply Co., with Cook County. Spiewak was 20. ....
The City of Aurora has commissioned Griffin & Strong P.C. to conduct a comprehensive disparity study. Attend an virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, April 7. ....
Interior of General Communications, Madison, Wisconsin Courtesy of Julie Gaier
Updated 2/24/2021 5:11 PM Madison, Wisconsin-based General Communications, Inc. one of the leading providers of public safety systems, in-building wireless systems, two-way radios and vehicle upfitting in the Midwest acquired Radicom Inc. on Feb. 1, 2021. The McHenry, Illinois-based company has provided radio solutions and dispatch systems for nearly 60 years. The transaction will provide opportunities for the combined entity s employees and customers, which include police, fire and public safety departments; cities and counties; and businesses, healthcare facilities and school districts. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Employees of Radicom immediately become part of the General Communications family; however, Radicom will continue to operate under the Radicom name for the foreseeable future. No major changes are anticipated in how customers are ....