Category: Business

Mayor Chris Getty and Village officials celebrate opening of Strive Fitness

September 1, 2023September 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor Chris Getty and Village officials celebrate opening of Strive Fitness Village representatives, led by Mayor Chris Getty, met at 7905 Ogden Avenue on Friday Sept. 1 for the grand opening of Strive Fitness. Strive is a family-owned and operated fitness company that operates out of 3 studio locations including Riverside, La Grange Park, and…

Business, Employment, Events, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government

August 25, 2023August 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s most prestigious financial rating agencies, on Wednesday, August 23 announced they raised the Credit Rating for the Township of Lyons Government due to its strong financial status. Standard & Poor’s raised the Township Rating from AA to AA+ citing…

Business, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law The South Suburban Airport may soon be a reality thanks to a new measure supported by State Senator Michael E. Hastings that was signed into law on Friday. “This new law brings us one crucial step closer in opening the South…

Business, Cook County, Federal, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation, Travel

Senator Michael Hastings urges local businesses to apply for Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Michael Hastings urges local businesses to apply for Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) urges local, eligible businesses to apply for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. The program supports large-scale economic development activities by providing corporate income tax credits to companies that make substantial…

Business, construction, Employment, Government, Jobs, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Will County

Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch. This year will feature a parade of costumed characters, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley, and merch vendors. This event is…

Business, Culture, Events, Features, Festival, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June Town of Cicero, Illinois, accepting applications for arts and craft fair vendors. The fair will be held during two weekends on June 16 and 17, and June 23 and 24, 2023. Click here to download the Application Town President Larry Dominick…

Business, Cook County, Events, Features, food, Government, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Hyundai and AAA Insurers Collaborate to Offer Insurance Options for Customers Affected by Method of Theft Popularized on TikTok

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Hyundai and AAA Insurers Collaborate to Offer Insurance Options for Customers Affected by Method of Theft Popularized on TikTok AAA Insurers to Offer Insurance Coverage Options for Affected Hyundai Customers. Hyundai Expedites Free Software Upgrade Availability. Hyundai Announces Steering Wheel Locks Distribution and Reimbursement Program Hyundai Motor America and independently operated AAA insurers today announced…

Business, Crime, National, News, NewsWire, Transportation

Whoa is Wu’s House in Palos Park

March 14, 2023March 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Whoa is Wu’s House in Palos Park Residents in Palos Park thought they had the backing of the Plan Commission which voted twice to block the parking expansion of the huge new Wu’s House restaurant at 123rd and LaGrange Road. But in a mysterious move, the Commission recommended approval at the Palos Board meeting where…