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Illinois collar counties open property tax appeal windows
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Property owners in Chicago’s collar counties are entering appeal season as local boards of review open filing windows between July and September.
Scan5 expands 5K film scanning for Chicago’s aging reels
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Scan5 is promoting professional 5K scanning for 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film in Chicago as older reels face irreversible decay and playback equipment disappears.
Chicago Paws District opens trainer-led dog daycare and boarding in Uptown
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Chicago Paws District has opened in Uptown Chicago with trainer-supervised daycare, structured enrichment and overnight boarding for North Side dog owners.
Illinois overhauls property tax sales after court losses
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Illinois has passed reforms to its property tax sale system after lawsuits challenged the old process as unconstitutional and punitive to homeowners.
Chicago independent bakeries ride the $5 treat economy
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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.
Australia's top US diplomat visits Daniels Health's Chicago HQ
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Daniels Health marked its 40th anniversary on July 22 by hosting Australia’s ambassador to the United States at its Chicago headquarters.
Families are choosing Naperville as a quieter base for Chicago trips
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Families are using Naperville and Warrenville as a low-stress home base to split time between western suburban attractions and day trips into downtown Chicago.
Chicago lawyer says lawsuits can force corporations to identify hit-and-run drivers
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Chicago personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo says crash victims often cannot learn who was driving a rented or corporate-owned vehicle until after filing suit.
Future Ties hosts Juneteenth carnival and free food giveaway in Chicago
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Future Ties founder Jennifer Maddox brought families together for a Father’s Day Weekend Juneteenth Carnival and Free Food Giveaway on June 20 in Chicago.
Durable Dental Lab launches Illinois Senior Smile Initiative
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Durable Dental Lab is rolling out a new program in Illinois to expand on-site denture lab support for nursing home residents, starting with a pilot group of facilities.
Keyrenter Naperville buys Chicago North in Chicagoland expansion
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Keyrenter Naperville acquired Keyrenter Chicago North effective April 10, 2026, putting both offices under Steve Kouba’s ownership and expanding the firm’s property management reach from the western suburbs into Chicago.
Lofty Angels Summit returns to Chicago Aug. 10
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Lofty Ventures is bringing the Lofty Angels Summit back to Chicago on Aug. 10 to teach newcomers how angel investing works and expand access to startup funding.
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig partner earns Legal 500 Chicago IP ranking
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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Managing Partner William Flachsbart received a Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 Legal 500 United States City Elite guide for Intellectual Property: Contentious in Chicago.
MyTSV says Chicago independent gyms are gaining ground
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A new MyTSV market analysis says Chicago and Illinois independent gyms are outperforming big-box competitors by leaning into coaching, recovery, and community-based wellness.
Chicago author’s new book reframes infidelity as inevitable
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Rogue Books has released Funny Things Happen, a Chicago novel by Brooklyn Marie that presents polyamory and infidelity as part of modern relationships.
TERAMOK unifies U.S. and Greece operations into one transatlantic group
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TERAMOK Group has folded its Chicago and Athens businesses into a single structure as American interest in Greek property and Golden Visa residency continues to grow.
St. Cyprian Food Pantry volunteers mark Chicago Christmas tradition aboard Amtrak Carol Train
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Volunteers from St. Cyprian Food Pantry joined Chicago’s Amtrak Christmas Carol Train for a holiday outing centered on fellowship, music, and community ties.
Illinois enacts limits on insurer downcoding
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law aimed at curbing automatic downcoding by health insurers, a move physicians say will protect reimbursement and patient access.
Smart Blanks to show at ASI Chicago 2026
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Smart Blanks will exhibit at ASI Chicago 2026 on July 22-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, using the trade show to showcase blank apparel for decorators and promotional products buyers.
HIRE360, Pivot Energy mark Chicago solar boot camp graduation
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HIRE360 and Pivot Energy celebrated 10 graduates of a Chicago solar workforce boot camp after a 240-hour training program funded by Pivot’s $180,000 donation.
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