A lowest-bidder for small business bill failed by four votes at the April 27 House floor debate.

It’s spring and the sun is shining a spotlight on West Chicago as the City launches its One West Chicago initiative.

The month of May is Building Safety Month; this public awareness campaign encourages individuals, families and businesses to take appropriate steps to ensure that the places we live, learn, work, worship and play create safe and sustainable homes and buildings.

The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, in Hinsdale, Illinois, is seeking candidates to apply for the role of Executive Director.

Providence Downers Grove, a 241-bed skilled and shelter care facility in DuPage County, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2018.

Oak Brook-based Configure One is on cloud nine regarding its CPQ (configure, price, quote) software's trajectory, having successfully leveraged the growing trend to cloud-based services since the turn of the 21st century.

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) has put together a tax relief package of three bills that he said will give Illinoisans immediate respite.

The number of food stamp recipients fell over two years at 54 of 66 Illinois welfare offices analyzed by Prairie State Wire.

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) made it clear during Wednesday’s Senate floor debate that a new business owner should not have to suffer economic loss due the veto of liquor license legislation SB332 sponsored by Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago).

Lexington Health Care Center, a 224-bed skilled care facility in Lombard, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Lexington of Elmhurst, a 145-bed skilled care facility, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Chateau Nursing and Rehab Center, a 150-bed skilled care facility in Willowbrook, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

The village of Schaumburg is dealing with the loss of a major tenant, which caused a reported jump in its industrial vacancy rate, by making the space available for "exciting mixed-use development," Schaumburg Economic Development Manager Matt Frank said during a recent interview.

Illinois state government lowered its fees for forming and maintaining Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Setting up an LLC now costs $150, down from $500. And maintaining one costs $75, down from $250 per year.

Registration is open for the Women in Business Multi-Chamber "speed networking" event and luncheon presented by the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce.

Jack Island, owner of the Silverado Grill on Spring Road, will be inducted into the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Civic Hall of Fame for his contributions to the chamber and the Elmhurst community at large.

The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) has named Brewpoint Coffee its A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2017 for its contributions to the chamber and the community, a recent chamber release said.

Lake County residents who work with adolescents are invited to attend Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions provided by the Lake County Health Department from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 23.

SCORE, a national nonprofit association, will offer free mentoring to area businesses on the second Wednesday of every month starting in January.

The Chamber630 Boardwalk Ball will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville.