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Veggie Fest Chicago 2026 ended its 16th annual event in Lisle, Illinois, after organizers reported record Saturday attendance and a strong turnout of first-time visitors.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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

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Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Speron is pairing more than 26 years of cosmetic surgery experience with a physician-formulated skin care line aimed at preserving natural-looking results.

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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.

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Sweet Home Movers Chicago has expanded professional packing and unpacking services across The Loop, River North, Lakeview and the Gold Coast.

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Chicago Hotel Collection has launched a new Experiences Division to expand into luxury events, rooftop nightlife and lifestyle programming across 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.

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Elizabeth Bodett Dresser, founder of Still Oak Counseling in Chicago, has completed Level 2 training in Internal Family Systems therapy.

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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.

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MOOvers Chicago Inc. returned to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for a second consecutive year after posting 86.45% three-year revenue growth.

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Eleco is providing its Powerproject scheduling platform to Chicago-based Revolution Workshop, giving underserved residents hands-on experience with professional construction software.

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Biohackers World Conference & Expo returns to Chicago on Sept. 4-5, 2026, with 35 speakers, more than 65 exhibiting brands and two days of sessions on longevity, human performance and personal health.

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Chicago SEO consultant Kyle Eggleston has released two studies on kyleeggleston.com that examine how Google cites pages in AI Overviews and how a fully AI-written site performed through multiple Google updates.

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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…

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Chicago nonprofit founder Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz has reached the voting round of the national Favorite Chef competition, with a chance to win $25,000, cook with Carla Hall and appear in Taste of Home Magazine.

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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…