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Game Show Battle Rooms Chicago has launched its 2026 “Best. Holiday Party.

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Liz’s Ark is developing a South Side Chicago housing initiative for domestic violence survivors and adults aging out of foster care, with pets allowed.

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Opulentia and Alternative Careers in Sports Academy will host the Chicago NIL Playbook on Oct. 29 at the University of Illinois Chicago to help athletes and families evaluate NIL deals, protect income and plan beyond sports.

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A new Illinois Economic Policy Institute and University of Illinois study says planned data center investment could add more than 120,000 jobs, billions in economic output and nearly $300 million a year in property taxes by 2035. The report also…

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Styled by Demetra will sponsor the 2026 Chicago Fashion Summit on Oct. 13 at mHUB Chicago, where Elie Tahari will headline and receive AIBI’s Fashion Design Legacy Award.

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Hollander International Storage and Moving is highlighting 138 years in business as it expands its reach across Chicagoland, serving residential, commercial and international customers from Elk Grove Village.

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Pegasus Investments Real Estate Advisory closed the sale of a two-property Starbucks drive-thru portfolio in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Peoria, Illinois, for about $4.1 million.

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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.

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AiDASH announced Evolve 2027, a utility-grid conference set for April 27-29, 2027, in Chicago.

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Kimberlee Jones, JD/MBA, was named one of the Influential Women representing Illinois for 2026, recognizing her work in intellectual property, business strategy and legal leadership.

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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.

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Surge Institute has selected 31 leaders for its 2027 Chicago Fellowship, the largest cohort in the program’s history.

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The Wrongful Conviction Trauma Center will open the Imperishable Restoration House for Women in Chicago on Sept. 2, 2026, expanding residential support for women rebuilding after incarceration.

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Biohackers World Conference & Expo opens Sept. 4–5 at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Downtown, drawing about 1,500 attendees, 35 speakers and more than 65 brands around longevity, preventive health and human performance.

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Durable Dental Lab has moved into a larger Buffalo Grove facility that combines expanded lab space, licensed clinical operatories and a dedicated education center.

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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.

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A new MyTSV report says Chicago’s neighborhood bakeries are outperforming expectations in 2026 by pairing cultural authenticity with affordable premium treats.

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Chicago Gutter Repair is advising Chicagoland homeowners on gutter guard choices, installation considerations and maintenance tradeoffs.

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TDL Custom is highlighting nearly three decades of custom fabrication work in Chicago as demand grows for tailored millwork in homes, offices, and retail spaces.

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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.