We got our first few flakes the other night-- a couple weeks earlier than last year. None of it really stuck, which was nice, but it's just a sign of things to come...
On another note, I heard from the VP of Operations of Biggby Coffee regarding the store in downtown Arlington Heights. He told me that "the previous operator will not be re-opening the store, but we do have several other people interested in it..."
We'll see if someone takes over soon. Biggby's is a nice alternative to the other coffee shop a couple blocks away.