BUSINESS BEAT WRAP: New Car-Sharing Program / Animal Shelter's 2nd Location / New Stores at Old Orchard

Car-Sharing Program Launched in Evanston - Getaround launched a service in Evanston and several Chicago neighborhoods allowing car owners to make money by renting their vehicles out. Reports indicate some have made as much as $10,000 a year taking part in the program when it began in San Francisco.

Orphans of the Storm to Open in Highland Park - After decades in Riverwoods, Orphans of the Storm will open its second animal shelter location in downtown Highland Park this fall. Adoptable dogs and cats will be displayed in the window of the business.

Kraft Heinz Lays Off 700 in Northfield - Months after merger, employees of the Kraft factory learned they were laid off on Wednesday. The 700 cuts locally are part of a cost-saving measure to cut 2,500 jobs throughout the United States and Canada.

Marriott Lincolnshire Resort is For Sale - The popular hotel does not fit in with the “high-end” model its current owner holds.

Illinois Nut and Candy Named Merchant of the Year - The popular Skokie locale was honored by a local organization.

Northbrook Days Brought 30K to Village Green - Revenues for the annual 5-day festival are expected to easily surpass the total from 2014.

North Shore Towns are Well Educated - Several local municipalities made the list.

Old Orchard Mall Will Get 3 New Stores - See what’s coming to the Skokie mall this fall.

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