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HERBSOCIAL to host free OVW wrestling event in Lawrenceville on Aug. 22
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HERBSOCIAL will bring Ohio Valley Wrestling to its Lawrenceville dispensary on Saturday, Aug. 22, with free admission for guests 21 and older.
LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent to convene in Chicago Sept. 14-16
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The 38th annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent will bring more than 400 natural gas industry executives to Chicago from Sept. 14-16, 2026. The event will focus on U.S. Mid-Continent market conditions, infrastructure constraints, LNG demand and…
Third Road Management President Ryan Kunkel named Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader
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Third Road Management said President Ryan Kunkel was named a Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law on Aug. 17, 2026. The recognition highlights his role in scaling the fractional CFO firm and helping clients…
Phillips Law Group Phoenix office tops 2,500 Google reviews
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Phillips Law Group said its Phoenix Google Business Profile has passed 2,500 reviews and holds a 4.9-star rating, while the firm’s Arizona profiles have topped 4,000 reviews overall.
Illinois small business confidence trails state GDP growth
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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.
MyTSV flags profit pressure for Illinois dealers
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MyTSV.com released an analysis on Aug. 11, 2026, saying Illinois auto dealers are facing tighter margins, higher floor plan costs and shifting buyer demand as inventory stretches to 84 days in some markets.
Tahaa Kahn brings cross-cultural stand-up to Chicago
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Pakistani-American comedian Tahaa Kahn brings his touring show “72 Virgins” to The Den Theatre in Chicago on Aug. 14, pairing stories from four countries with jokes about faith, family and belonging.
Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs Gain Ground as a Family Travel Hub
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Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are drawing more family travelers by pairing major kid-focused attractions with easier highway access and lower trip costs.
Illinois backflow testing rule traces to Chicago’s 1933 water outbreak
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Illinois still requires annual backflow testing for many properties, a rule rooted in the 1933 Chicago drinking-water contamination linked to cross-connected plumbing.
Charles O Donnell reframes military service in new book
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Veteran and author Charles O Donnell says Duty, Honor, Purpose aims to correct distorted views of military life by showing service as a path to leadership, ethics, and growth.
Validity Diagnostics to showcase second-generation urine validity reagents in Chicago
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Validity Diagnostics plans to highlight its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026. The company says its True Essentials Panel is designed to help labs and employers…
Chicago roofing worker wins six-figure settlement after suit
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A Chicago-area worker injured in a roof fire recovered a six-figure settlement only after his attorney filed a lawsuit, highlighting how construction injury claims can stall before litigation.
DeBofsky Law marks 40 years handling denied benefits cases through every cycle
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DeBofsky Law says it has spent four decades recovering disability, life and ERISA-governed insurance benefits through recessions, the 2008 crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aftermath Services marks 30 years in biohazard cleanup
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Aftermath Services is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, highlighting three decades of biohazard and trauma scene remediation work that began in Illinois and expanded nationwide.
Threshold Design Lab marks 30 years of Chicago design work
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Threshold Design Lab is spotlighting three decades of interior design and remodeling work in Chicago, with a focus on residential, commercial, and custom millwork projects.
How to read an Illinois property tax bill
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Illinois homeowners and businesses are facing one of the country’s most complicated property tax systems as second-installment bills come due. Understanding assessments, equalization, exemptions and deadlines can help property owners spot savings…
The Gents Place Prosper sets grand opening for Aug. 27
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The Gents Place Prosper will mark its official opening on Thursday, Aug. 27, with an evening event at its new Gates of Prosper location.
IOMC sets 2nd maternal and child health symposium for Sept. 28 in Chicago
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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago will host its 2nd Maternal & Child Health Symposium on Sept. 28, 2026, at Malcolm X College in Chicago, offering up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The daylong event will focus on health equity, maternal…
CER ranks Florida, Arizona and Indiana atop 2026 charter school law scorecard
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The Center for Education Reform released its 2026 National Charter School Law Rankings and Scorecard, showing which states are expanding charter school opportunity and which still block growth.
Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago
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Ascend Technologies has acquired Chicago-area MSP Xamin, adding more than 25 years of financial services experience and a compliance-focused service stack.
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