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Friday, October 18, 2019

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Winners, losers emerge following gas tax hike

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

By Adam Eisenberg | Sep 7, 2019

Business

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

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

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2019

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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?

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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 | 7 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.

Business

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?

Business

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!

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

WESTERN SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 3rd Gen Painting and Remodeling of Western Springs, IL Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2019

3rd Gen Painting and Remodeling of Western Springs has won the “Best Of Customer Service 2019” award on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 9 months ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

Business

Alden Town Manor hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Alden Town Manor, a 249-bed skilled care center 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.