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Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

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Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications Applications are now open for programs that promote economic development, public services and transportation improvements throughout the County The Cook County Board of Commissioners and President Toni Preckwinkle announced a call for applications for the Department of Transportation and Highway’s (DoTH) “Invest in Cook” grant…

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Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job

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Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job Kam Buckner releases Economic Opportunity & Recovery Plan prioritizing business development, jobs & training programs & investing more in neighborhoods that need it Continuing to far outpace his rivals, candidate for mayor Kam Buckner today released his ninth policy plan, proving once again that he is…

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United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers

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United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers The worst challenge travelers face is the ineptitude of the Airline companies. They hide behind weather delays and overbooking to distract you from their core problems. Their check in system is horrible and their cell phone App, which is supposed to make it easy, doesn’t always work….

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Demands continue for Lightfoot and Garcia to detail ties to FTX scandal

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Demands continue for Lightfoot and Garcia to detail ties to FTX scandal Paul Vallas calls on Chuy Garcia to return tainted funds and come clean about his relationship with indicted Crypto billionaire Chicago Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday called for Chuy Garcia to come clean about his relationship with indicted crypto-king Sam Bankman-Fried, whose…

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the…

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Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

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Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses Registration now open with presentations and resources from leading financial institutions on financial best practices, access to capital, and small business growth strategies The Illinois Tollway is hosting a Building the Road to Success: Financial Planning for Small Businesses event in Chicago this week to…

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Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

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Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

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Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

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Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program State Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging qualifying disadvantaged small businesses to participate in a series of upcoming virtual workshops for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. “The DBE program supports local businesses, and helps in the construction of infrastructure across…

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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs  Residents and business owners in Worth Township will have access to workforce development assistance and much more thanks to an extended partnership between Worth Township and the Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC). ESDC located in Pilsen began working together with Worth Township officials during…

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TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending

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TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending Due to the pandemic, TikTok saw a surge in popularity as people were stuck at home and looking for ways to entertain themselves. The app quickly became the most popular free app in the world, entertaining millions of users worldwide as they were stuck at home during…

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Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest

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Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest If you are looking for an enjoyable place to have a great tasting Mexican cuisine, try Agave Cocina in Oak Forest. The food is phenomenal. The costs are affordable. And the restaurant is clean and beautifully designed with plenty of seating, fast service and lots of parking By…

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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade House of Representatives passed Rep. Newman’s Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act and the HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference Clarification Act  The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Representative Marie Newman as…

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