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Zarzycki Manor Chapels Honors Local Graduates with Annual Academic Merit Scholarships
Zarzycki Manor Chapels Honors Local Graduates with Annual Academic Merit Scholarships WILLOW SPRINGS and CHICAGO, IL June 1, 2026 — Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., a historic family-owned and operated business serving the southwest suburbs and Chicago, is proud to announce the six student recipients of its annual merit-based academic scholarships for the Class of 2026. Since 1989, these scholarships have recognized outstanding eighth-grade graduates who exhibit exemplary academic achievement, personal
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Pillars Community Health Board Appoints Lanita Higgs-Jackson as President and CEO
Pillars Community Health’s Board of Directors has voted to appoint Lanita Higgs-Jackson as President and Chief Executive Officer. Lanita brings nearly two decades of experience in finance and more than a decade of strategic leadership to this role. She has been part of Pillars Community Health for more than seven years, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Interim President and CEO. In these roles, she has helped guide the organization’s financial strength, operational growth, and
ADA Compliance and Language Access: What West Suburban Businesses Need to Know
Businesses in the Chicago metro area face a dual obligation that's tightening: ADA digital accessibility requirements that extend well beyond physical spaces, and a growing multilingual population that expects to be served in their own language. These aren't separate problems — and handling them well is increasingly both a legal necessity and a competitive advantage. For WSCCI members serving communities across the near west suburbs, understanding where the requirements actually start is the right place
Home Helpers of Hinsdale Earns 2026 Best of Home Care
Home Helpers of Hinsdale Earns 2026 Best of Home Care - Top 100 Leader in Experience Award for Third Straight YearHinsdale, IL – Home Helpers of Hinsdale announced today that it has once again been named a 2026 Best of Home Care – Top 100 Leader in Experience, marking a three-peat recognition based entirely on real feedback from clients and Caregivers.This national honor places Home Helpers of Hinsdale among the top 100 home care agencies across North America and reflects exceptional performance across
Smart Partnerships: A Clear Path for Small Business Growth
Small business owners in the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry often face similar challenges: limited resources, shifting customer expectations, and the ongoing pressure to differentiate. Collaboration—done thoughtfully—can turn those constraints into shared strength. This article explores how partnerships become engines of opportunity when approached with clarity, structure, and mutual benefit. In brief: Clear goals help partners align early Shared processes prevent
Here Are Common Mistakes New Small Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Launching a small business is an exciting milestone — but it often comes with avoidable missteps. Many first-time owners underestimate the time, complexity, and resource balancing required. Below are the most common pitfalls, along with practical ways to steer clear of them. 1. Rushing Without a Plan One of the biggest mistakes is starting operations without a clear roadmap. Business plans help clarify your target audience, finances, and growth path. A plan doesn’t need to be 100 pages — even a lean
