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SGLA gives $10,000 to Illinois recovery ranch
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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is donating $10,000 to help expand 2nd Story Ranch, a 68-acre recovery community in Crete, Illinois, that combines housing, work and peer support for men in early recovery from substance use disorder.
Industrial Consulting & Training pushes Spanish MSHA safety training
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Industrial Consulting & Training LLC says it is expanding Spanish-language MSHA training for mining workers in 2026 as employers face federal rules that require instruction to be understood by miners.
Karns & Karns opens Lincoln Park office in Chicago
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Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys has opened a new office at 939 W. North Avenue in Lincoln Park, adding a North Side location to its existing downtown Chicago base.
Industrial solvents market set to top $51.29B by 2030
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The global industrial solvents market is forecast to rise from $37.67 billion in 2025 to $40.2 billion in 2026, then reach $51.29 billion by 2030, driven by paints and coatings, industrial cleaning, pharmaceuticals and greener solvent demand….
Women’s Health Group to relocate temporarily to La Grange during new building construction
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Women’s Health Group will move on Oct. 26 to a temporary office in La Grange while its new permanent medical building is built.
COAX Software lands on GoodFirms’ Ukraine mobile app list
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GoodFirms included COAX Software in its ranking of top mobile app development companies in Ukraine, citing the firm’s work on offline-first, accessible apps for travel, transport and logistics.
Consumers Credit Union opens new Huntley branch
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Consumers Credit Union marked the opening of its newest branch in Huntley, Illinois, on Sept. 30 with a ribbon-cutting, community event and a $5,000 donation to the Huntley 158 Education Foundation.
Consumers Credit Union and Scott Credit Union plan merger
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Consumers Credit Union and Scott Credit Union said they intend to combine, creating a credit union with about $6.46 billion in assets and more than 424,000 members.
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 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.
Software Pro Digital expands pet industry push with New York Vet and Hershey expo appearances
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Software Pro Digital will exhibit at New York Vet in Manhattan and the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey after meeting with pet businesses at SUPERZOO 2026 in Las Vegas.
Version2 named 2026 MSP Titans finalist in Construction/Engineering
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Version2, LLC has been named a finalist in the 2026 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards for the Construction/Engineering category.
PixelPupil adds U.S. compliance and safety courses in English and Spanish
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PixelPupil launched a broader U.S. employer training library on Oct. 23, 2026, adding courses across workplace conduct, safety, cybersecurity, healthcare privacy, financial compliance and transportation.
SEO Agency USA’s Jason Langella to join AI panel at Gulf Coast Energy Forum
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SEO Agency USA Founder Jason Langella will speak Oct. 15 at the 8th Annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum in New Orleans, where panelists will focus on how AI is changing natural gas and LNG workflows without replacing core commercial roles.
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.
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.
Advent Care earns Consumer Ratings Institute award after 5-star reviews
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Advent Care, LLC has won the People’s Choice, Skokie award from the Consumer Ratings Institute after families across the Chicago area gave the home care provider a perfect 5.0-star rating.
Power Home Remodeling ranks No. 2 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Construction list
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Power Home Remodeling landed the No. 2 spot on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Construction list, marking its fourth straight year in the large-company category.
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.
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