Chicago Communications LLC

05/22/2026

Quick question for anyone managing a radio fleet...

When's the last time someone on your team thought twice about how they're charging those radios?

Most batteries don't die early because they're defective. They die early because of small daily habits. Leaving radios in a hot cradle all day. Grabbing a non-approved charger because it fits. Storing spares in a supply closet that hits 90 degrees in the summer.

Sound familiar?

A few simple fixes go a long way:

✔ Only use Motorola-approved chargers — they're built specifically for your radio's battery chemistry
✔ Keep chargers in a cool, ventilated space — heat kills capacity faster than anything
✔ Rotate radios out of the cradle once they're fully charged
✔ Store spare batteries at half charge if they'll sit for more than a couple of weeks

Your team deserves radios that work when it matters most. These habits make that happen.

We broke it all down in our latest battery care guide. Worth a bookmark if you manage a radio fleet of any size.

Read the full guide here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hj3yN0

05/21/2026

It was my pleasure to attend the 2026 Motorola Empower Circle Event and to accept the Empower Circle Award on behalf of Radio One. The Empower Circle is the highest level of recognition for Motorola Solutions’ channel partners. CSE Crosscom USA looks forward to another successful year.

05/20/2026

NFPA 72 and the IFC require reliable in-building radio coverage in occupied facilities. Many schools don't meet that standard.

A Distributed Antenna System (DAS) fixes this. It places antennas throughout your building so your staff stays connected anywhere on campus, no dead spots, no dropped calls.

Chicago Communications has designed DAS solutions for 1,000+ buildings nationwide. We handle the engineering, installation, and ongoing service so your team can focus on what actually matters.

Not sure where your coverage stands? Start here: Read: Solving Poor In-Building Wireless Connectivity
https://hubs.ly/Q04hj0Y-0

05/19/2026

Now hiring: Full-Time Accounts Payable Manager.

We're looking for a highly qualified, motivated candidate to join the team at the headquarters in Elmhurst, IL. If you are eager to help organizations enhance their vital communications and wish to grow with a well-established, customer-oriented company, we look forward to hearing from you.

Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q04h7w6C0

05/18/2026

If your team can't hear each other over the noise, they can't work safely.

On a busy plant floor, poor communication doesn't just slow things down. It creates safety risks, delays incident response, and leaves your team disconnected when it matters most.

Two-way radios cut through industrial noise and keep every shift connected. Video surveillance puts eyes on your entire facility in real time. Body-worn cameras document incidents and protect your workforce. Dispatch consoles centralize coordination, so nothing falls through the cracks.

One connected system. Every corner of your facility. Zero communication gaps.
Chicago Communications designs, installs, and services this ecosystem for manufacturing facilities. One partner. Full accountability. Free audits available.

https://hubs.ly/Q04gYWv40

05/15/2026

The difference between contained and critical is often one unanswered radio call.

A security team that can't reach clinical staff. No visibility across a large campus. Communication gaps that turn manageable situations into serious ones.

Hospital security directors deal with this every day.

Two-way radios connect security, nursing, and administration instantly. Video surveillance protects restricted areas and monitors every floor. Body-worn cameras de-escalate aggressive behavior and protect your staff when it matters most.

One connected system. Real-time awareness. Faster response across your entire facility.

Chicago Communications designs, installs, and services this ecosystem for hospitals. One partner. Full accountability. Free audits available.

https://hubs.ly/Q04dzW7P0

05/13/2026

70% of public safety professionals say AI makes them more efficient. The tools to help your officers work smarter, respond faster, and stay safer already exist.

AI isn't a future concept for law enforcement. It's already working in the field right now, helping officers run instant record checks hands-free, dictate reports in real time, and give dispatch live situational awareness without adding a single extra device.

We break down exactly which AI tools are proven, how they layer onto your existing equipment, and what responsible implementation looks like for agencies of every size.

Read the full blog post here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gpjJs0

05/13/2026

How AI Is Already Improving Officer Vigilance and Effectiveness

70% of public safety professionals say AI makes them more efficient. Find out which tools are proven and how to get started.

05/12/2026

Your driver just hit a dead zone. No signal. No radio. No way to reach dispatch. Now what?

For fleet managers, that moment is every nightmare rolled into one. And it happens more than it should.

We protect against breakdown by unifying land mobile radio, 5G, and satellite communications into a single system. Your dispatch team stays connected to every driver on every route, no matter where the road goes.

No dead zones. No dropped calls. No guessing your driver’s location.

Chicago Communications designs and installs this technology for transportation and fleet teams across the region. We build it around your routes and keep it running long after the sale.

https://hubs.ly/Q04g4_LP0

05/11/2026

Now hiring: Full-Time Account Executive / Outside Sales

Chicago Communications is looking for a driven, high-performing sales professional to join our team at our Elmhurst, IL headquarters. If you’re motivated to help organizations improve their critical communications and want to grow with an established, service-focused company, we’d like to hear from you.

Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q04g52FW0

05/08/2026

Your VIP guest just pulled into the parking lot. Your front desk has minutes to be ready.

The best hotel experiences don't happen by accident. They happen because the right people were notified at the right moment.

License plate recognition automatically alerts your guest services team the second an important guest arrives on property—no missed moments. No scrambling. Just a warm, personalized welcome that keeps guests coming back.

Two-way radios keep your staff connected and discreet. Body-worn cameras protect everyone in the building. Together, they create a property that runs smoother and feels better to every guest who walks through your doors.

Chicago Communications builds, installs, and services the whole system—one partner. Full accountability.

https://hubs.ly/Q04fVX4P0