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Mission Air Conditioning urges RGV homeowners to book fall AC tune-ups
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Mission Air Conditioning is encouraging Rio Grande Valley homeowners to schedule fall HVAC service now, arguing that the region’s mild winters do not create the usual cold-weather reminder for maintenance.
Western Specialty Contractors finishes major roof replacement at LaSalle Veterans Home
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Western Specialty Contractors’ Peoria branch completed a roof replacement and architectural sheet metal project at the LaSalle Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois, covering more than 120,000 square feet.
Lincoln Electric holds 5% share as welding products market heads toward $25B
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The Lincoln Electric Company led the global welding products market in 2024 with a 5% share, according to The Business Research Company.
EDM ZAP builds a wire EDM machine for metal 3D printing cleanup
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EDM ZAP Parts Inc. is developing a wire EDM machine in Montgomery, Illinois, aimed at one of metal additive manufacturing’s most time-consuming steps: separating printed parts from build plates.
Desi Comedy Fest ends 2026 tour with four Southern California shows
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Desi Comedy Fest will close its 2026 nationwide tour with performances in Ontario, Hollywood and Irvine from Nov. 5–8, ending with a Diwali show at Irvine Improv.
Joani Holmes highlights service-led leadership at the American Bar Association
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Joani Holmes, a longtime American Bar Association customer experience leader in Chicago, is being featured by Influential Women for her career built on service, team development and integrity.
Menu Matters hires Erin Murray as senior director of client partnerships
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Menu Matters has named insights veteran Erin Murray as senior director of client partnerships, adding more than 30 years of food and beverage research and strategy experience.
Quantum Med Tech to appear on Inside Business Today
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Quantum Med Tech founder Ralph Suddath will discuss the company’s bioenergetic wellness technology on Inside Business Today, airing Oct. 9, 2026 on Bloomberg Television.
Trailer and cargo theft rise as U.S. vehicle theft falls
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AMPLock’s 2026 U.S. Trailer Theft Report says trailer and cargo theft are climbing even as overall U.S. vehicle theft drops to a 40-year low. The analysis points to weak recovery rates, concentrated losses in a few states, and growing demand for…
Federal Apostille USA launches nationwide federal document apostille service
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Federal Apostille USA has launched a nationwide service for U.S. Department of State apostilles and authentications on federally issued records, including FBI background checks, military discharge papers and IRS documents.
Ale-8-One launches first caffeine-free flavor with Cranberry Ale-8
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Ale-8-One is introducing Cranberry Ale-8, its first caffeine-free flavor, with limited release beginning at the end of October.
Sarantos drops dance single Just Say Yes
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Chicago singer-songwriter Sarantos has released Just Say Yes, a 125 BPM pop-dance single aimed at festival crowds, clubs, and listeners looking for a high-energy push to take a chance.
CDG promotes Mike Chalk to chief operating officer
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Communications Data Group named longtime executive Mike Chalk its new chief operating officer on October 6, 2026, in Champaign, Illinois.
Zentium’s ZenCheck becomes a qualified solution on Mayo Clinic Platform
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Zentium said its AI-native credentialing tool, ZenCheck, is now available as a qualified solution on Mayo Clinic Platform.
cloudEQ wins ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI governance
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cloudEQ said it received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification on Sept. 16 from InterCert, giving independent validation of how it governs AI across software delivery, managed services and internal operations.
Simple Communications lands on MSP Summit’s 2026 MSPs to Watch list
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Simple Communications, a Morris-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider, was named to MSP Summit’s 2026 MSPs to Watch list among 130 companies.
Smack Dab scales back holiday pre-orders to protect staff and support neighbors
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Smack Dab, the Rogers Park brunch restaurant, is changing its holiday playbook this year by simplifying Halloween and ending separate Christmas sides pre-orders.
Angela Remus highlighted for electronics recycling and EPR compliance work
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Angela Remus, an OEM Solutions and ESG Manager at Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations in Onalaska, Wisconsin, is being recognized in Influential Women’s 2026 edition for helping electronics producers meet extended producer responsibility rules while…
Auto shows are moving luxury buyers, new survey finds
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New survey data from the Automotive Experience Alliance says auto shows are shaping luxury car shopping and purchase decisions across the U.S. The findings suggest shows are still a major in-market touchpoint for luxury owners, intenders and…
Relo Solutions Group adds technical support in four markets
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Relo Solutions Group expanded its white-label technical field support for moving companies in Washington, DC, Dallas, Chicago and Atlanta.
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