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Chicago Stars Awards returns for emerging small businesses

From Neighborhood Staples to Emerging Brands: Chicago Stars Awards Returns: Chicago Treasurer’s Office launches 2026 nominations to spotlight the small businesses driving neighborhood investment, local...

Mayor Biss, Evanston Baristas to Demand Starbucks Respect Fair Work Week Protections, Finalize Fair Union Contract

Local baristas to raise concerns about alleged ongoing Fair Work Week law violations Workers, officials, community allies to call on Starbucks to stop violating local,...

Senator Celina Villanueva joins Pilsen City Clerk for Shopping in Solidarity

Chicago leaders are stepping up efforts to support small businesses in Pilsen as economic pressures continue to impact local communities. One of the Chicago's most...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Planning and Development announce Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Grants for 11 Chicago Businesses

South, Southwest, and West Side businesses are receiving over $2.1 million to support renovations and new buildouts through city program supporting neighborhood commercial corridors. On...

Andrew Maychruk joins First Independence Bank as SVP and Regional Chicago Market President to Lead Integration Effort

First Independence Bank is pleased to announce. Andrew Maychruk as its new senior vice president and regional Chicago market president. In this new role, Maychruk...

The Carr Report: Before you say ‘I Do’…..Do this

Love is a beautiful thing, fam. It’s that spark that makes your heart race, your palms sweat, and your dreams feel like they’re finally...

The Carr Report: Beginner stock strategies that actually build wealth (without losing sleep!)

Let’s keep it real. You’re tired of watching your money crawl in a savings account while the market runs laps. The wealthy aren’t necessarily...

National Blackout Day(s) Flex Black Economic Power, Fight

Screenshot from The 24-Hour Economic Blackout video on YouTube. This post was originally published on Defender Network On Feb. 28, National Blackout Day seeks to demonstrate...

Financial Literacy and Generational Wealth: How Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Empowers Underserved Communities

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin (Photo Credit: Chicago City Treasurer's Office) BHM MoveMakers: Black Chicagoans Doing Big Things – Stories highlighting individuals in our city...

The Carr Report: Financial touchdowns and fumbles…What you need to know this week

In personal finance, just like in life, things are always changing. One day, you’re cruising through the airport lounge sipping complimentary cock­tails, and the...
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