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The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this yearMay 02, 2026 12:45 pm - Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.
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Better Business Bureau marks its centennial, shares bold vision for the next 100 yearsMay 02, 2026 12:43 pm - This year, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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After HoursMay 02, 2026 12:29 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Why some lawmakers defected from the party line in megaproject bill affecting Bears stadiumMay 02, 2026 12:00 pm - “Rosemont on steroids” or “billionaire boys club” are among the reasons Democrats and Republicans cited for their votes on the Bears stadium-linked megaproject bill.
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In the age of AI, small business fundamentals still matter mostMay 02, 2026 11:53 am - Over the last few years, the artificial intelligence boom has taken every industry by storm, and with this wave of innovation, many small business owners are feeling overwhelmed. If they’re not using it yet, are they going to be left behind?
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Chicago-area small and mid-sized businesses are growing this year. Here’s how.May 02, 2026 11:39 am - Bank of America’s latest Business Owner Report confirmed what we see every day from entrepreneurs across the Chicago region: cautious yet determined optimism.
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Building stronger communities through small business supportMay 02, 2026 11:28 am - From restaurants and retailers to contractors and professional services, small businesses help shape the identity of a community while keeping local economies moving forward.
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The case for conducting ergonomic risk assessments in the officeMay 02, 2026 10:47 am - The makeup of the American workforce is changing, and these changes have not made physical work any easier. Employees are older, obesity rates continue to climb, and across many industries employers find it difficult to hire workers with the same level of physical conditioning that may have been common a generation ago.
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Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
May 02, 2026 8:29 am - Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has started winding down operations.
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Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back