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Paying for a dental plan you’re not using? Start using it.

By Karyn GlogowskinSenior Vice President, Sales and Business Development, Delta Dental of Illinoisn nMore than 1 in 3 adults across the nation — including almost 45{c041bec6d9ed93c692e2796704d5a7ba8e28982eb813f65c9daba57dcb2d46af} of those ages 19 to 34 — will not visit the dentist over the course of a year, despite having private dental insurance.[1] In Illinois, 25{c041bec6d9ed93c692e2796704d5a7ba8e28982eb813f65c9daba57dcb2d46af} of people whoContinue reading

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Naperville Based Showalter Roofing Celebrating Four Decades of Customer Trust, Quality Work, and Philanthropy

The practice of giving back isn’t new to Showalter Roofing. For forty years, the employees and leadership of the company have prioritized the core value of giving generously. Since the beginning, the company has always placed emphasis on making a difference in the lives of their employees as well as the communities of the peopleContinue reading

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Mensah Research Institute will host its first-ever Golf Outing

Mensah Medical is an internationally renowned clinic that specializes in the treatment of biochemical imbalances, and the disorders caused by those imbalances. Mensah Medical treats thousands of patients each year using targeted nutrient therapy, a highly-effective, all-natural approach to addressing conditions such as ADD/ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, Bi-polar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’sContinue reading

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Edward-Elmhurst named one of nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health

Edward-Elmhurst Health has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health. Edward-Elmhurst was one of five systems recognized in the Medium Health Systems category. The study spotlights the best-performing health systems in the U.S., based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics andContinue reading

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Savant Capital Management Continues to Build its Chicagoland Team

– Savant Capital Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, with additional locations in Chicago, Downers Grove, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, St. Charles, and Wilmette, is pleased to announce the addition of several new employees.n nJ. Tyler Brazzil joined Savant as a financial planning and tax consultant in its St. Charles office.Continue reading

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Loaves & Fishes Community Services Welcomes New Board Members

Loaves & Fishes Community Services announces the appointments of Meena Banasiak of Phoenix Packaging, Nancy Couch, Loaves & Fishes volunteer, and Dr. Benjamin White, City of Naperville Councilman to their board of directors.nn“We welcome Meena Banasiak, Nancy Couch, and Benny White to our board,” said Mike Havala, President and CEO of Loaves & Fishes. “EachContinue reading

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The Better Business Bureau Educational Foundation Announces Video Scholarship Contest for High School Seniors and College Students

The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is proud to announce a new video scholarship contest this year open to high school seniors and college students (community college, university, master’s level and trade schools) nSteve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois says “We are excited toContinue reading

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Don’t Forget Why You joined the Chamber!

The other day I was signing on to social media, which I try not to do too often. I happened to notice that members of the NACC were asking others (not on the NACC FB page, but personal asks) about recommendations for hair care, transportation, plumbers, designers, etc.  It made me wonder if our membersContinue reading

| Government Affairs Blog

Current Bills We’re Watching

The clock is ticking with only a few days left in the 101st IL General Assembly session.  Here are some key bills we are watching: Graduated Income Tax–SJRCA 1 would allow an amendment to our state’s constitutional to allow a graduated income tax in the state. (SB 687) provides language that would set the rates forContinue reading

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Reading For Success

I have been on a reading/listening roll. I’ve got a book I’m reading and another I’m listening to. I love the fact that I can have two books going at one time. One to read at night and the other to listen to during my workouts. It’s a great way to get in as muchContinue reading