It’s amazing how much can change in 60 years, but Bob Dylan let us know in 1964 and sure enough, here we are. With communication becoming faster and easier every day, our businesses are all faced with the challenge of adaptation. One of our favorite images of Parvin-Clauss Sign Comp...
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Kamm Insurance has probably had a number of signs identifying its business in the 90 years it has been in operation. Of course, most signs don't last 90 years. And their recent sign had seen better days. As any business owner knows, your sign conveys all aspects of your business. If your sign is dat...
Read MoreProperty owners have recently been receiving letters from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding undocumented (non-permitted) signs along interstate highways and scenic byways in Illinois. The letter comes with a photo of the sign in question and instructions for permitting the s...
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A.B.M. Auto Repair at 5433 North Clark Street in Chicago was recently torn down, leaving the neighboring building wall exposed. A vintage mural ad for Coca Cola was unearthed, its slogan "Relieves Fatigue - Sold Everywhere - 5 cents" dates the ad to the early 1900's. Back then, advertisements were...
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Bradford Real Estate is bringing some big changes to downtown Wheaton, Illinois. The former Wheaton Central High School, home of such famous alumnus as Red Grange, professional football player, Edwin Hubble, astronomer, Bob Woodward, reporter, and John and Jim Belushi, actors, has stood the test o...
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When it came time for G&W Electric to discuss how to makes its new 371,000 square foot headquarters and manufacturing center in Bolingbrook, Illinois, more energy efficient, they contacted the ComEd and NiCor Gas New Construction Service. By working with the program early in design, this project...
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Everyone is a customer at one time or another. So what are your expectations? A recent Crain's Chicago Business to Business survey found seven key customer needs that make the difference when purchasing a product or service: 1. Personal Accountability. Customers are looking for a sales person to b...
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Mullarky Associates, Inc. has certainly had their share of ribbing about their business' name. This Tinley Park, Illinois company, specializing in quality products for the water and waste water treatment industries, processing industries, the pool and spa market, and the car wash industry, is all bu...
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This classic theatre in the western suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, is one of the best examples of an Art Deco style movie palace in the Chicago area. It opened in 1936 with a seating capacity of 1,464. Originally designed by architect Thomas Lamb, the building has expanded and evolved over the ye...
Read MoreIf you are thinking about installing an exterior sign at your business, school or church, you are probably focusing on the type of sign - on posts or a brick or masonry base - or the dimensions, where it will sit on your property, and certainly what your sign will say. Your thoughts about landscapin...
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