Small Business
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Several suburban small businesses awarded $10K enhancement grants
Mar 25, 2026 9:41 am - A dozen Illinois small businesses will receive $10,000 Backing Small Business enhancement grants from American Express and Main Street America.
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‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules
Mar 25, 2026 9:32 am - A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical 9-to-5 routine. “Microshifting” is a trend that involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single stretch. Time spent at work is flexible and scheduled around personal responsibilities and priorities.
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Women leading the future of financial confidenceMar 23, 2026 3:11 pm - Across the financial industry, women are playing a vital role in advancing that confidence through education, mentorship, and community engagement.
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‘Zombie’ second mortgages spur new battles in state capitols
Mar 21, 2026 1:24 pm - A Bloomberg News investigation last year found that more than 600,000 second mortgages taken out before the 2008 financial crisis — and then largely forgotten amid a wave of loan modifications during the recovery — remain outstanding across the country. Debt collectors buy these mortgages for pennies on the dollar and then demand homeowners pay bills that often include years of back interest.
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The Biz Week That Was: New Aurora casino to open, more stores coming to Woodfield, and rising national debtMar 21, 2026 1:10 pm - New Aurora casino plans to open in June The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday. The $360 million casino, which replaces...
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How community banks are fighting back against fraud for Chicago-area customersMar 21, 2026 1:00 pm - According to recent industry research from Bankrate, 40% of Americans experienced a financial scam or fraud attempt in the past 12 months, up from 34% the year before. Over a lifetime, nearly three-quarters of Americans — 73% — have encountered some form of financial fraud, and 11% report actually losing money.
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The role of community banks in sustainable local growthMar 21, 2026 11:00 am - Community banks play a crucial role in building strong, resilient local economies.
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BBB warns scammers ‘spring’ into action this time of yearMar 19, 2026 3:07 pm - As spring arrives, so does a seasonal surge in scams targeting homeowners and consumers. Recent snowstorms and warmer weather will increase the number of fraudulent schemes tied to home repairs, storm damage, and door-to-door sales.
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The imperative to change business strategy is more pressing than ever. Just ask Southwest Airlines.Mar 18, 2026 8:37 am - Willingness to challenge the status quo and question the utility of even the most long-standing policies and practices is required now more than ever.
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810 Entertainment brings bowling, dining, gaming to The Arboretum of South BarringtonMar 17, 2026 1:42 pm - A new entertainment venue offering an all-in-one destination for dining, games and private events is now open at The Arboretum of South Barrington.