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SBIF information for Goose Island businesses on Sept. 3rd

The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund is an incredible program that strengthens small, ...

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Career fair at Boys & Girls Club on Aug. 21st

Local businesses and job seekers are invited to participate in a community career fair. It’ll ...

August 13, 2025

Rep. Quigley supports manufacturing at the Hideout

On Thursday, Aug. 7th, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley spoke to a crowd of his constituents ...

August 8, 2025

Goose Island bike tour on Aug. 23rd

Join us for a relaxing and informative bike tour of Goose Island on Aug. 23rd ...

August 4, 2025

Chicago Avenue Bridge & Halsted Viaduct Project to start Aug. 4th

In a major development, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will start the Chicago Avenue ...

July 23, 2025

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