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How to read an Illinois property tax bill
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Illinois homeowners and businesses are facing one of the country’s most complicated property tax systems as second-installment bills come due. Understanding assessments, equalization, exemptions and deadlines can help property owners spot savings…
League of Their Own Chicago draws 500+ to WNBA All-Star beauty activation
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League of Their Own Chicago and Sweet Tea’s Beauty Supply hosted Full Court Beauty Salon during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, drawing more than 500 attendees and 17 women-owned brands.
Veteran Business Project adds John Borling to board
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Veteran Business Project has named retired Maj. Gen. John L. Borling to its board as the nonprofit pushes to scale its veteran business acquisition model nationwide.
MyTSV warns of rent and CAC pressure on households and local businesses
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MyTSV.com has released a July 2026 report arguing that official inflation data understates the pressure facing U.S. families and small firms.
Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago
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Ascend Technologies has acquired Chicago-area MSP Xamin, adding more than 25 years of financial services experience and a compliance-focused service stack.
Illinois collar counties open property tax appeal windows
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Property tax appeal windows are opening across Illinois’ collar counties, giving homeowners and businesses a short chance to challenge assessed values before local deadlines close.
Chicago Paws District opens trainer-led dog daycare and boarding in Uptown
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Chicago Paws District has opened in Uptown Chicago with trainer-supervised daycare, structured enrichment and overnight boarding for North Side dog owners.
Chicago independent bakeries ride the $5 treat economy
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A new MyTSV report says Chicago’s neighborhood bakeries are outperforming expectations in 2026 by pairing cultural authenticity with affordable premium treats.
Kent Heckenlively publishes political satire set in 1972 Washington
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Kent Heckenlively has released a new 406-page novel, This Never Happened: A Call Girl in D.C., that mixes political satire, romance and suspense in a story set around the 1972 presidential race.
US Power expands solar operations into Texas, Florida and Illinois
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US Power is moving beyond California and Arizona into three new residential solar markets, bringing its factory-direct pricing model and review-driven sales approach to Texas, Florida and Illinois.
Hyper Valuation Services hires Adam Evans as managing director of business development
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Hyper Valuation Services, a division of HYPERAMS, has named Adam Evans as managing director of business development in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Aaron Bros expands Chicago moving services for homes and businesses
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Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc. says it is deepening its role in Chicago with full-service moving options for residential and commercial customers.
Car Key Locksmith Company expands mobile auto locksmith service on Chicago's North Side
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Car Key Locksmith Company is sending mobile technicians across Chicago’s North Side for on-site car key replacement, programming and lockout help, cutting out the tow-truck step for stranded drivers.
Swaystack and InstaSwitch team up on business account activation
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Swaystack is partnering with InstaSwitch to help banks and credit unions move newly opened business accounts from signup to primary operating relationships.
Hunter Green CPA opens bookkeeping and tax services for medical businesses
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Hunter Green CPA, an Oak Park, Illinois CPA firm, is taking on new clients nationwide for bookkeeping and tax support tailored to home care agencies, med spas, therapy practices, and other healthcare businesses.
GNP Realty Partners adds 10 team members across Chicago operations
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GNP Realty Partners expanded its Chicago-based real estate management family with 10 hires over the past six months, adding staff across residential management, maintenance, janitorial, concierge and security services.
Soulcial Kitchen launches tokenized meal program in Chicago
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Soulcial Kitchen has launched the Currency of Caring in Chicago with Food Hero and The Equity Foods Foundation to help local neighbors access hot, healthy food with more dignity.
United By Nature brings water campaign to Chicago
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United By Nature is stopping in Chicago on July 27 with Chicago Climate Week, Current and Shedd Aquarium as part of a 60-day road trip focused on local water solutions across the country.
Cargoos urges multi-layer checks for freight customer onboarding
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Cargoos Logistics is pushing freight brokers and transportation providers to verify new customers through multiple independent sources after an internal review of onboarding practices.
Florida economy tops $1.8 trillion as Vero Beach luxury market targets affluent relocations
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Florida’s economy has grown to $1.8 trillion, putting the state 14th globally and sharpening competition for high-end buyers and relocating wealth.
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