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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunrise Moving and Packing tops 25,000 moves as Metro East base expands
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Sunrise Moving and Packing said it has completed more than 25,000 moves, highlighting growth from a one-truck operation in Godfrey, Illinois, to a full-service mover across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas.
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…
Tashera White joins sci-fi comedy-horror film Hello, Apocalypse
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Tashera White has joined the cast of Jeremy Eden’s upcoming film Hello, Apocalypse, a sci-fi comedy-horror project set to begin principal photography Oct. 10 in Oswego, Illinois.
Wanpo to showcase weld-finishing abrasives at FABTECH 2026
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Suzhou Wanpo Grinding Material Co., Ltd. will exhibit abrasive tools for weld finishing and other metalworking jobs at FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas, with founder and general manager Chen Chong overseeing preparations.
QuesTek adds niobium tools to ICMD platform
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QuesTek Innovations is adding a Niobium Suite to its ICMD materials design platform, with support from CBMM, to help engineers model niobium-based alloys faster and with less trial-and-error.
Jeff Buys Your House ties Wolves scoring to veteran donations
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Jeff Buys Your House is partnering with the Chicago Wolves for the 2026-27 season to raise money for the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans.
Jodi Beith builds workforce ties through Express Employment Professionals
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Jodi Beith, director of business development with Express Employment Professionals, is using her unconventional career path to connect employers across Central and Southern Illinois with tailored workforce solutions.
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