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Applied Communications Group adds Genetec dealer status to expand security offerings
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Applied Communications Group has become a Genetec dealer, giving the Schaumburg-based firm a broader unified security platform to sell and support across Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.
Unicycive adds Meredith Manning to its board
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Unicycive Therapeutics named biopharma executive Meredith Manning to its Board of Directors on Oct. 2, 2026, as the company pushes its kidney-disease pipeline toward potential approval and a commercial launch.
Mixed xylene market seen reaching $83.25 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the mixed xylene market is on track to grow from $65.13 billion in 2025 to $83.25 billion by 2030, driven by demand from automotive production, paints and coatings, and infrastructure spending.
ThirdNexa launches AI vendor risk platform for regulated firms
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ThirdNexa has launched a third-party vendor risk management platform for SEC- and FINRA-regulated financial services firms, aiming to replace spreadsheet-based tracking with an audit-ready system.
Great Lakes region unveils sustainable agriculture action plan
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The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers have released a regional Action Agenda aimed at improving coordination, monitoring and knowledge-sharing across sustainable agriculture efforts.
Consumers Credit Union and Scott Credit Union plan merger
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Consumers Credit Union and Scott Credit Union said they intend to combine, creating a credit union with about $6.46 billion in assets and more than 424,000 members.
Larson Skinner hires veteran real estate counsel Andrew Mathews
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Larson Skinner, PLLC said Seattle attorney Andrew L. Mathews will join the firm Oct. 5, expanding its MLS and brokerage practice as organized real estate faces antitrust, competition and technology pressures.
Jablonski Insurance pushes fall snowmobile coverage checks before Chain O'Lakes season
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Jablonski Insurance in Fox Lake is urging snowmobile owners to review sled, trailer and liability coverage before winter trails open in northern Illinois and Wisconsin.
Gary producer’s documentary urges Midwest employers to rethink healthcare renewals
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Gary-based producer Paul H. Flowers Jr. is premiering a short documentary on YouTube Oct. 1 that pushes Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana employers to scrutinize health plan renewals, adviser incentives and employee access to care.
Creatio shows off banking CRM and AI use cases at Bank.AI event
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Creatio hosted an online Bank.AI event on Sept. 24, 2026, to show how banks and credit unions can use AI agents inside CRM workflows for growth, service and operations.
Jim O’Connor wins IABH award as Second Story Ranch fundraising ramps up
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The Illinois Association for Behavioral Health honored Second Story Foundation founder Jim O’Connor for pushing long-term recovery supports beyond treatment.
Gridiron Greats names 2026 Hall of Fame class
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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund will honor seven former players and advocates at its Hall of Fame Gala Oct. 2 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago.
Macomb to host expanded WWII living history weekend Oct. 9-11
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Macomb, Illinois, will host a free three-day WWII Living History Event at Veterans Park Oct. 9-11, featuring more than 100 reenactors, battle demonstrations, historic vehicles and interactive displays.
Pulse International expands into design consultancy and Design & Build
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Pulse International AG is widening its Swiss spatial design business into consulting and Design & Build while releasing a joint white paper with Balfour Capital Group on how AI and market volatility are reshaping spatial experience.
Best Foot Forward backs San Antonio Medicaid event with $5K+ charity donation
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Best Foot Forward is joining Blueberry Pediatrics, GeneDx, Modivcare and Sagitec for the 2nd Annual Paint the Gap reception during MHPA26 in San Antonio.
Bertoia’s Oct. 9 sale blends advertising, toys and banks
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Bertoia Auctions will hold its Advertising Sale on Oct. 9 in Vineland, New Jersey, with more than 200 still and mechanical banks plus advertising, cast-iron, toys and coin-operated pieces.
SideBar podcast revisits post-2024 democracy debate with Dennie and Goldstone
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SideBar: Optimism in Action will air a September 15, 2026 episode featuring Madiba Dennie and Lawrence Goldstone in a revisit of their November 2024 conversation after Donald Trump’s re-election.
Indiana single-family permits rise 5% in August
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Indiana issued 1,891 single-family building permits in August 2026, up 5% from July and 11% from August 2025. Year-to-date permit totals remain nearly flat versus last year, even as Indiana continues to lead the Midwest in single-family housing…
BriteCo drops max coverage caps for jewelry and watch insurance
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BriteCo said Sept. 29 it will no longer cap insured value for individual jewelry and watch items or scheduled collections, subject to underwriting approval.
Mobile hibachi catering gains attention as holiday bookings start early
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As hosts lock in Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s plans, mobile hibachi catering is emerging as a useful case study in how Americans balance convenience, value and live entertainment.
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