Business Stories from May 7, 2026 (Change date)
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Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loomMay 07, 2026 10:02 pm - A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.
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Movies returning to Des Plaines Theatre for $1-a-ticket seriesMay 07, 2026 8:06 pm - Movies will return to the Des Plaines Theatre this spring.
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Naperville mayor highlights ‘record year’ for new downtown businesses, looks to future of I-88 corridorMay 07, 2026 7:17 pm - Naperville Mayor Mayor Scott Wehrli said Thursday he believes “the future of the I-88 corridor is the future of our city.”
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Mount Prospect Fatpour still on tap, as developer’s criminal history surfacesMay 07, 2026 6:16 pm - Mount Prospect officials say a proposed Fatpour Tap Works location for the downtown remains a priority, even as the project sits in a holding pattern — and with information surfacing about the developer's checkered legal history.
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BBB scam alert: Con artists target Mother’s Day shoppersMay 07, 2026 3:45 pm - The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to be vigilant against scams. Scammers see this holiday as an especially lucrative opportunity. Whether you’re buying flowers, jewelry, or gift cards, the BBB urges you to shop wisely.
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Tapping into Long Grove’s downtown growth, 2 new stores open in historic districtMay 07, 2026 3:38 pm - Two storefronts recently opened in downtown Long Grove, fueling optimism about the future of the village’s historic downtown. Artistic Creations of Long Grove at 405 Robert Parker Coffin Road, a shop showcasing handmade and artisan goods, and The Olive Tap at 302 Old McHenry Road, an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting emporium, held a dual grand opening Sunday.
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Where to invest now that moon race 2.0 is hereMay 07, 2026 3:19 pm - The Artemis II mission was a glorious moment for space exploration and a sign of a potential $1 trillion investment boom in the global space industry over the next decade. Analysts at Morgan Stanley identified 60 companies poised to profit from the expanding space economy, including miners, fuel producers and manufacturers of industrial gases and propulsion systems.
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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive May 14May 07, 2026 2:51 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
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Ukrainian refugee turned tech CEO Bill Kleyman to address DeVry University’s graduates in JuneMay 07, 2026 1:56 pm - Apolo CEO Bill Kleyman will deliver the keynote address at DeVry University's June 7 commencement ceremonies at Rosemont Theatre, addressing over 2,000 graduates.
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Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with USMay 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.
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