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Chicago businesses sprint to cash in before marathon Sunday

Original: Local businesses run their own marathon ahead of Sunday’s race

Local businesses are making their own push ahead of Sunday's race, preparing for the surge of runners, spectators and spending that the event brings. The Chicago Tribune reports that shops, restaurants and vendors along the route are running what's described as their own marathon — stocking up, staffing up and promoting specials to capture the economic boost the race delivers each year.

Why now: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is this Sunday, and residents are focused on how the event affects local commerce.

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