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Metropolis Coffee Company: Industrial Business of the Year

During Fall Fest, we were honored to recognize Metropolis Coffee Company as our Industrial Business of ...

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Turkey giveaway on Nov. 25th at Goose Island Shrimp House

Goose Island Shrimp House and North Branch Works are teaming up to organize a turkey giveaway ...

November 14, 2025

Silent auction features dynamic items & experiences

Our biggest party of the year, Fall Fest, is on Thursday at 6 p.m. in ...

October 28, 2025

Maplewood wins Made in Illinois Grant

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery (2717 N Maplewood Avenue) in Logan Square is one of 29 ...

October 24, 2025

Howe Corporation wins manufacturing award

Last Friday, the City of Chicago recognized Howe Corporation with an award during an inspirational ...

October 23, 2025

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