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Alex Dovgal founded DVL Express in Markham 11 years ago. The company transports consumer goods, business products and equipment across the country.

Top Workplaces 2022: At DVL Express, a well-maintained fleet and opportunities for employee advancement are key to success

November 4, 2022 at 7:06 a.m.

Fed up with bad working conditions and propelled by a desire to create a positive industry example, Oleksandr "Alex" Dovgal launched freight transportation trucking company DVL Express 11 years ago....

Employees of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago listen to John Lawrence, a vice president in Berkshire's Oak Park office, while working a community shred event at First Presbyterian Church in River Forest on Sept. 17, 2022.

Top Workplaces 2022: At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, workplace culture starts at the top

November 4, 2022 at 7:14 a.m.

For Christmas, Diane Glass, CEO of residential real estate brokerage company Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, writes brief notes and hand-signs holiday cards she sends to employees and agents — roughly...

Column: With employers trimming holiday hiring, here are tips to land seasonal and permanent jobs

October 31, 2022 at 2:09 p.m.

Amid high inflation and fears of a possible recession, employers are proceeding cautiously with their holiday hiring plans, and some are preparing to bring on fewer workers. But there are...

Column: South Suburban College provides domestic violence bystander intervention training for students

October 17, 2022 at 4:24 p.m.

If domestic violence was happening in front of you, would you know how to respond? For many people, the answer is no. South Suburban College is addressing that issue by...

Adelaide "Addie" Zwick, program manager of advocacy and campaigns for Planned Parenthood of Illinois, participates in a protest of the Texas abortion ban in 2021 in Chicago's Loop.

Column: South suburban advocates warn abortion rights at risk in Illinois Supreme Court races

October 3, 2022 at 4:03 p.m.

Although the right to abortion care is still legal in Illinois, it shouldn't be taken for granted that will remain the case. Depending on the outcome of November Illinois Supreme...

Column: South suburb report highlights impact of race and where one lives on heart disease related deaths

September 19, 2022 at 12:27 p.m.

Cardiovascular disease-related deaths happen more often in certain south suburban municipalities with large Black populations compared to those with large white populations, according to a new report. Cook County Board...

Column: Even with student debt forgiveness, it’s best to borrow responsibly

September 4, 2022 at 10:37 a.m.

For those new to the college loan process, thoroughly explore funding options, know the rules and spend wisely. That advice comes from student financial aid and financial planning professionals. I...

Knowles: Black-owned beauty businesses are a minority, and a Lynwood entrepreneur wants that to change

August 22, 2022 at 2:34 p.m.

A broken fingernail put Kasheena Brookins on the entrepreneurial path to become one of a minority of Black-owned beauty supply store owners across the country. Her Lynwood-based Halo Beauty Supply...

Planned Parenthood of Illinois' Flossmoor health center

Column: Advocates work to bolster abortion availability in south suburbs following Supreme Court decision, Indiana vote

August 9, 2022 at 1:54 p.m.

The number of out-of-state abortion patients at Planned Parenthood of Illinois' Flossmoor health center have tripled in the weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial decision overturning Roe v. Wade,...

Column: Higher mortgage rates and inflation cool the market and leave south suburban sellers with fewer options, brokers say

July 26, 2022 at 10:27 a.m.

Home sellers have less power today than they did a year ago as higher mortgage rates and inflation are cooling the market and leaving sellers with fewer options, say real...

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