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Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward
Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward Quinn Leads Extensive Investment in Cicero Avenue Corridor on City’s Southwest Side At the request of Ald. Marty Quinn, the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Housing & Real Estate recently approved a measure that paves the way for construction of a new Starbucks at 6413…

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American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares

Posted on September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares
American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares

American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares The American Arab Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday honored Chicago Alderwoman Silvana Tabares for defending the rights of Arab American business owners. Tabares, along with Alderman Matthew O’Shea, adjusted an ordinance intended to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco to young people and children under the age of…

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Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing
Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing

Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing Click HERE to download a one pager on the survey. A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult shows that a number of improvements to health and sanitation protocol at U.S. hotels would have considerable…

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Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative
Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative

Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative Mike Bloomberg will visit Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio to announce his jobs and income growth agenda ahead of the March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary. Bloomberg the former New York Mayor and owner of Bloomberg News, is a Democratic candidate seeking to unseat the controversy plagued President Donald Trump…

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Feds invest $2 million in Frankfort, Illinois

Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Feds invest $2 million in Frankfort, Illinois
Feds invest $2 million in Frankfort, Illinois

Feds invest $2 million in Frankfort, Illinois U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Repurpose an Existing Commercial Facility to Support Growing Industries in West Frankfort, Illinois  On Thursday April 11, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of…

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Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion
Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion

Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion Time to say goodbye to all that was Blockbuster except the one last holdout store in Bend, Oregon – now relegated as an iconic classic with the closing of the last Australia store. Time to also say goodbye to the Fort Lauderdale mansion long enjoyed by Blockbuster’s co-founder…

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Shell Lockport to Better Serve Customers with U-Haul

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Shell Lockport to Better Serve Customers with U-Haul
Shell Lockport to Better Serve Customers with U-Haul

Shell Lockport to Better Serve Customers with U-Haul U-Haul Company of Illinois, Inc. is pleased to announce that Shell Lockport has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Lockport community. Shell Lockport at 518 S. State St. will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes. The arrival…

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Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study
Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study CNBC Special Correspondent Scott Cohn Revealed America’s Top Five States for Business Today on CNBC CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today unveiled the results of its twelfth annual list of America’s Top States for Business with Texas taking the number one position.  The Lone Star…

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$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced

Posted on June 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on $17 million invested in Sauk Village announced
$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced

$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced Mayor Derrick Burgess is very pleased to hear that SET Enterprises in Sauk Village announced that they will be the very first in North America to have a Laser blanking line.  SET provides stamped parts for Ford Motor Company and has been in business in Sauk Village for…

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Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area

Posted on April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area
Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area

Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area If you’re a regular user of Mokena’s downtown station, opportunity and transitions are just around the bend. Forty-nine additional parking spaces in the unpaved lot located just south of the Rock Island tracks are being opened up in early May for commuter use.  These spaces, which will be…

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