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Thursday, December 12, 2019

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Poke Burrito Chicago 2019 Business Spotlight Award Winner

Congratulations to 2019 Business Spotlight Award winner Poke Burrito Chicago.

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Women In Business Meet Up Nov. 15

Join us for another round-table discussion and casual meetup.

By Press release submission | Nov 17, 2019

Latest News

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 29 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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Winners, losers emerge following gas tax hike

By Adam Eisenberg | Sep 7, 2019

Early winners and losers are beginning to emerge in the first months since Illinois doubled its gasoline tax on July 1.

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Young Professionals Meet-up

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2019

We’re looking forward to seeing your bright faces tomorrow morning for our Young Professionals Meet-up group!

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WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Innovation DuPage Business Accelerator Program

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2019

Are you ready to supercharge your business?

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9 West Suburbs nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Nine nursing homes in West Suburbs received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Spotlight Awards

By Press release submission | May 19, 2019

The Annual Business Spotlight Awards recognizes and celebrates businesses and community organizations across six categories of leadership.

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CITY OF NORTHLAKE: The Custom Companies, Inc Groundbreaking

By Press release submission | May 11, 2019

The Custom Companies, Inc. employs over 500 individuals and provides transportation services all around the world.

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WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Art of Networking

By Press release submission | May 5, 2019

Only a few palettes left so register now for the May7th, Women in Business Art of Networking @bottleandbottega_lagrange.

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Alden Manor Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Alden Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, a 249-bed skilled care facility in Cicero, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Village of Oak Park - Section 108 Business Loan Applications

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2019

Originating with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and based on the federal Community Development Block Grant program, the Village’s Section 108 Loan Program is open and accepting applications from qualifying businesses.

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WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: DeSitter Flooring Grand Reopening

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2019

The WSCCI Board of Directors and staff would like to congratulate DeSitter Flooring on their Grand Reopening and newly renovated showroom.

From Chicago City Wire

Cook County Treasurer Pappas releases more evidence that pension system is upside down

By Glenn Minnis | 9 months ago

There are almost as many people in Cook County now receiving public pension funds as there are active government workers, according to calculations recently released by the office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

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WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Are you a Women Entrepreneur Wanting to Grow your Business to New Heights?

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2019

Are you a Women Entrepreneur wanting to Grow your Business to New Heights?

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Vendor List for our 2nd Annual OPRF Retail Warehouse Sale

By Press release submission | Feb 17, 2019

Proudly sharing our vendor list for our 2nd Annual OPRF Retail Warehouse Sale!

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WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Women in Business Lunch

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

Hear speaker, Debra Zabloudil, President & Ceo, The Learning Studio, Inc. present on: Mayhem or Mindfulness: Learning to increase your emotional intelligence and balance.

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CITY OF BERWYN: Free Tax Help

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2019

The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) and Ladder Up provide free income tax preparation and electronic filing for families with annual incomes up to $55,000 and individuals with annual incomes up to $30,000.

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Sterigenics denies violating regulations

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2019

Sterigenics officials insist the company continues to “operate well within the limits of our permit and all applicable regulations” at its Willowbrook facility.