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Consumers Credit Union to open Huntley branch this fall
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Consumers Credit Union will open a new branch in Huntley, Illinois, this fall, with a grand opening set for Sept. 30, 2026. The move expands local access for members in the area and brings the Lake Forest-based credit union’s branch network…
Chicago roofing worker wins six-figure settlement after suit
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A Chicago-area worker injured in a roof fire recovered a six-figure settlement only after his attorney filed a lawsuit, highlighting how construction injury claims can stall before litigation.
Biohackers World brings longevity expo to Chicago this weekend
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Biohackers World Conference & Expo opens Sept. 4–5 at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Downtown, drawing about 1,500 attendees, 35 speakers and more than 65 brands around longevity, preventive health and human performance.
Consumers Credit Union opens volunteer board applications
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Consumers Credit Union is taking member applications for its volunteer Board of Directors through Sept. 11, with an election set for the credit union’s annual meeting on March 10, 2027. The process gives members a direct role in governance at the…
Chicago fan launches Pizzahead hat inspired by deep-dish pride
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Chicago Bears fan Patrick Yore has launched the Chicago Pizzahead™ Hat, a handcrafted novelty piece built around the city’s sports culture and deep-dish identity.
CAFC to host agentic AI financial crime conference in Chicago
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The Coalition Against Financial Crime will bring practitioners, vendors and compliance leaders to Chicago on Sept. 8 to discuss how agentic AI can be used responsibly in AML, fraud, sanctions and other financial crime programs.
Yellow House Studios Starts Pilsen Microdrama Inspired by 1964 Chicago Tribune Feature
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Yellow House Studios is filming Back to 18th Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood this weekend, turning a 1964 Chicago Tribune family profile into a time-travel microdrama about Mexican American history, property, and belonging.
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.
Hollander International expands moving services on Chicago’s Northwest Side
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Hollander International Storage and Moving is expanding neighborhood-focused moving coverage across Chicago’s Northwest Side, adding local crews, scheduling capacity and route coverage for homes and businesses.
MyTSV.com spotlights alternative wellness in Illinois
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MyTSV.com is highlighting Wheeling-area educational seminars that teach non-pharmaceutical sleep and stress-reduction techniques.
Arborist, LLC earns 2026 Tree Care Company of the Year honor in Bloomington
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Bloomington-based Arborist, LLC was named 2026 Tree Care Company of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute after receiving a 4.9-star average across 185 public reviews.
Pivot Energy donates $350,000 to Illinois community groups
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Pivot Energy gave $350,000 to Illinois nonprofits near its solar projects to support workforce training, energy assistance, land conservation and agricultural education.
Hatch Product Development lands No. 24 in manufacturing on Inc. 5000
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Hatch Product Development earned its second straight spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 24 in manufacturing, No. 29 in Illinois and No. 898 overall.
Iron Line Tools expands industrial machinery lineup
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Iron Line Tools is widening its online industrial equipment catalog for U.S. buyers in metalworking, woodworking and heavy equipment.
Chicago Paws District opens trainer-led dog daycare and boarding in Uptown
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Chicago Paws District has opened in Uptown Chicago with trainer-supervised daycare, structured enrichment and overnight boarding for North Side dog owners.
Chicago independent bakeries ride the $5 treat economy
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A new MyTSV report says Chicago’s neighborhood bakeries are outperforming expectations in 2026 by pairing cultural authenticity with affordable premium treats.
Chicago lawyer says lawsuits can force corporations to identify hit-and-run drivers
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Chicago personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo says crash victims often cannot learn who was driving a rented or corporate-owned vehicle until after filing suit.
G3 Enterprises expands Chicago contract packaging services
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G3 Enterprises is adding contract packaging capabilities in Chicago to help beverage, food and consumer packaged goods brands move bulk inventory into retail-ready products faster.
Dukane joins The Crest Group in ultrasonic industry deal
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Dukane has joined The Crest Group, combining two ultrasonic and thermoplastic joining businesses into a broader global platform.
Diraq opens first U.S. quantum lab in Chicago
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Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026, giving the quantum computing company new cryogenic and measurement capacity at mHUB through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program.
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