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Kingsland realtor Emerson Prescott earns military relocation certification
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Emerson Prescott, a Kingsland, Georgia Realtor with EXP Realty and Wowza Property Management Services, has earned the Military Relocation Professional certification.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago names 15 new Fellows for 2026
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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago inducted 15 leaders as its Class of 2026 Fellows on June 25 at its Leadership Awards and Annual Meeting in Chicago.
CAFC to host agentic AI financial crime conference in Chicago
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The Coalition Against Financial Crime will bring practitioners, vendors and compliance leaders to Chicago on Sept. 8 to discuss how agentic AI can be used responsibly in AML, fraud, sanctions and other financial crime programs.
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.
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.
Daily Balance targets Chicago nonprofits during leadership transitions
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Daily Balance says its nonprofit bookkeeping services are designed to help new executive directors in Chicago manage finances, stay compliant and focus on mission work.
Pivot Energy donates $350,000 to Illinois community groups
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Pivot Energy gave $350,000 to Illinois nonprofits near its solar projects to support workforce training, energy assistance, land conservation and agricultural education.
Judge Margaret McKeown to keynote Seattle U Law’s 2026 TILE Symposium
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Seattle University School of Law’s TILE Institute will host its annual symposium on Sept. 29 in Seattle, with Ninth Circuit Senior Judge Margaret McKeown delivering the keynote.
Schwartz Jambois attorneys earn 2026 Best Lawyers recognition
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Schwartz Jambois said four of its attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings on Aug. 25, highlighting the Orland Park injury firm’s profile in Illinois personal injury litigation.
Four State 48 Law Firm attorneys earn Best Lawyers honors for 2027
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State 48 Law Firm said four of its attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
14 Cooney & Conway attorneys earn Best Lawyers 2027 recognition
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Best Lawyers selected 14 Cooney & Conway attorneys for its 2027 edition, including 10 partners, based on peer nominations and reviews.
Sunrise Moving and Packing tops 25,000 moves as Metro East base expands
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Sunrise Moving and Packing said it has completed more than 25,000 moves, highlighting growth from a one-truck operation in Godfrey, Illinois, to a full-service mover across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas.
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.
Brandon Brown expands Chicago practice into personal injury
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Chicago trial lawyer Brandon Brown is adding personal injury cases to a practice already built on criminal defense and civil rights work.
Sokolove Law backs Alton Miles for Meso race ahead of Mesothelioma Awareness Day
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Sokolove Law is sponsoring the 18th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K and 3K on Sept. 19 in Alton, Illinois, with proceeds supporting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
Leving Law seminar to cover civil rights and medical negligence claims
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The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next Arthur S. Kallow CLE Seminar Series presentation Aug. 20 in Chicago, focusing on how attorneys identify civil rights and medical negligence claims and protect clients’ rights.
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…
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