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Illinois data center buildout could create 120,000 jobs by 2035
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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…
Chicago attorney turns corruption-era court case into new novel
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Chicago lawyer Dottie Kaplan Benjamin has published a novel inspired by her defense of a 15-year-old falsely accused of attempted auto theft during the era of Operation Greylord.
Lancaster to make first Midwest appearance at Design Edge Chicago
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Lancaster will bring its custom upholstery collection and senior leadership to Design Edge Midwest on Nov. 4-5 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel outside Chicago.
Chicago surgeons say breast augmentation consultations should focus on risk, credentials and recovery
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Two board-certified Chicago plastic surgeons are urging breast augmentation patients to use the consultation to ask detailed questions before surgery.
Chicago Style Media named Marketing Agency of the Year in Lake Barrington
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Chicago Style Media has been named Marketing Agency of the Year for Lake Barrington by the Consumer Ratings Institute, adding national recognition to the veteran-owned agency’s work with small and mid-sized businesses across Chicagoland.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago opens call for speakers for 2027 maternal and child health symposium
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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is seeking speaker proposals for its 2027 Maternal & Child Health Symposium at Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital on March 30, 2027. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2026, with selected speakers to be notified by…
Luca Ripamonti to debut digital exhibition at Chicago Art Fair 2026
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Italian painter Luca Ripamonti is set to present a high-definition digital exhibition of his monumental work “Towards the Future” at Chicago Art Fair 2026, which opened Oct. 7 at THE MART in Chicago.
Creatio sets Bank.AI Summit agenda for Chicago event
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Creatio announced the agenda for its Bank.AI Summit on Oct. 27 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, with Forrester analyst Alyson Clarke joining as a featured speaker.
Sandberg Phoenix wins 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award
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Sandberg Phoenix has been named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award winner, recognizing the law firm’s expanding Florida footprint and its work in real estate and estate planning.
Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater set for Hawaii debut in Waipahu
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The Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation will bring The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium to the Filcom Center in Waipahu on Nov. 6, marking the dance theater’s first performance in Hawaii.
Small Business Expo maps 2027 tour across 18 U.S. markets
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Small Business Expo has announced 19 events in 18 U.S. markets for 2027, starting March 2 in Orlando and ending Dec. 16 in Atlanta.
Memphis cosmic horror film wins Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi in Chicago
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Dreams of a Dead God, a Memphis-made cosmic horror short from writer-director Jim Weter, won Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi at the 28th Annual Chicago Horror Film Festival, bringing its 2026 awards total to eight.
Bee Line lands in Chicago Innovation Awards Top 100
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Bee Line has been named one of the Top 100 Finalists for the 25th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards after being selected from more than 350 nominees.
LawMachine named top Chicago car accident injury firm
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LawMachine has been recognized by the Consumer Ratings Institute as Chicago’s Best Car Accident Injury Law Firm, based on a 5.0-star rating across 92 public reviews.
Hiten Bhuta links Gandhi Day, AI and community ties in Chicago
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Hiten Bhuta took part in three Chicago-area events on Oct. 2-3, 2026, tying Gandhian service to AI for public benefit and Indian-American community engagement.
Chelsea King's debut novel centers chosen family and Chicago PR
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Chelsea King’s debut novel, Living With Caution Cones, follows a Chicago public relations executive whose closest friendships become her chosen family.
Soberlink to sponsor ABA Family Law Fall CLE Conference in Chicago
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Soberlink will join the American Bar Association Section of Family Law’s 2026 Fall CLE Conference as a Gold Corporate Sponsor when the event meets Oct. 14-17 in Chicago.
LaHood says Illinois 14th is top GOP pickup target because of Jim Marter
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Rep. Darin LaHood backed Republican nominee Jim Marter at a Yorkville fundraiser Oct. 3, 2026, saying Illinois’ 14th District is one of the GOP’s best chances to flip in November.
Prymrr sets October 'SICK OF IT TOUR' with stops in Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Chicago
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Rising artist Prymrr will take her music on the road this October for a three-city run in Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Chicago.
The Tranel Financial Group spotlights legacy planning for Madison families
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The Tranel Financial Group is highlighting how Madison, Wisconsin residents can connect financial planning with family values, charitable goals, beneficiary designations and estate documents.
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