Kate Rockwood

Chipotle's decision to swap the usual pork in its carnitas burrito for more expensive, naturally-raised pork resulted in a big price hike for the item in 2001, but it has more than paid off in increased sales.

"Ethically that was a very easy decision for us to make," said Jim Adams, Chipotle's marketing executive director, describing the 3-foot-by-7-foot indoor pens pigs are usually raised in. "But financially it was a difficult decision for us to make."

Originally published April 17, 2007, Times of Northwest Indiana

As many as 5,000 Hilton hotel rooms nationwide may be allergen free by next year, according to Environmental Technology Systems Inc., a Glen Ellyn-based firm that specializes in indoor air quality...

Originally published April 8, 2007, Daily Herald

Businesses in Schaumburg, Des Plaines and Chicago were awarded Minority Supplier of the Year awards Monday before a Chicago audience of more than 400.

The Chicago Minority Business Development Council honored Haves McNeal, president of Creative Printing Services Inc., Des Plaines; Karen Eng, president of Cybernet System Management Inc., Schaumburg; and Tyrone Brown, president of Information Systems Consultants Inc., Chicago...

Originally published April 4, 2007, Daily Herald .