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Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie celebrates 70 years as North Shore landmarkSep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - It was the morning of Monday, Oct. 22, 1956, when the doors of a new Marshall Field & Company, the crown jewel among Chicago’s retail royalty, opened for the first time in Skokie. The gleaming three-story, 310,000-square-foot department store would serve as the anchor tenant to what would soon become the metropolis of postwar suburban shopping in Chicago’s North Shore: Old Orchard Shopping Center.
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CRE isn’t dead: The deals aren’t just where you’d expectSep 05, 2026 4:16 pm - Higher interest rates, refinancing challenges and slower development activity have driven much of the recent media coverage surrounding commercial real estate (CRE). But while those trends are real, they don't fully capture the picture of what lenders, investors and developers are seeing across the market.
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The role of a banking partner in business growthSep 05, 2026 4:16 pm - Growing a business takes more than a great idea. It requires careful planning, smart financial decisions and access to the right resources along the way. While business owners often rely on accountants, attorneys and other advisers, a strong banking partner can also play an important role in supporting long-term business growth.
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Millions of travelers descending on Chicago area over Labor Day weekendSep 04, 2026 11:41 am - Expect heavier tollway traffic and crowded airports as travelers make their way to the Chicago area for the holiday weekend.
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Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao restaurant debuts first Midwest location in ChicagoSep 03, 2026 3:14 pm - Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the Michelin-recommended New York restaurant known for its handcrafted soup dumplings and authentic Shanghainese cuisine, opened its newest location in Chicago this summer.
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Two more belugas die at Shedd Aquarium, officials announceSep 03, 2026 7:51 am - Two additional beluga whales have died at Shedd Aquarium, the facility shared late Wednesday. The announcement comes just over a week after the death of another member of...
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You should take advantage of dining loyalty programsSep 02, 2026 9:08 am - In one way or another, we are all members of loyalty programs. Restaurants, hotels, airlines, rideshares, grocery stores, drug stores and even Pampers. Most fast-food restaurants offer loyalty programs, and the trend is expanding among sit-down establishments.
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Federal scholarship program can build the workforce suburban businesses needAug 31, 2026 7:18 am - Manufacturers in Elk Grove Village, construction firms in DuPage County and automotive shops throughout the suburbs share a common challenge: finding workers with the technical skills to fill available jobs.
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Officials raised concerns about Chicago funeral home nearly a year before discovery of 56 bodiesAug 30, 2026 11:31 am - Nearly a year before 56 decomposing bodies were found Aug. 6 at the South Chicago Chapel, sparking outrage and calls for reform, a Chicago alderperson’s office twice complained to city officials that residents were complaining about odors from the business and the business owner had a history of mishandling human remains.
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President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup in Chicago area as tournament’s honorary chairmanAug 29, 2026 5:21 pm - President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be coming to the Chicago area in September after being named the honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup golf tournament, which is being held at Medinah Country Club in the Western suburbs.
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