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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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Veggie Fest Chicago 2026 ended its 16th annual event in Lisle, Illinois, after organizers reported record Saturday attendance and a strong turnout of first-time visitors.

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The 38th annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent will bring more than 400 natural gas industry executives to Chicago from Sept. 14-16, 2026. The event will focus on U.S. Mid-Continent market conditions, infrastructure constraints, LNG demand and…

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Third Road Management said President Ryan Kunkel was named a Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law on Aug. 17, 2026. The recognition highlights his role in scaling the fractional CFO firm and helping clients…

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Freight Appointments says hiring remains active across key freight markets in the USA, Germany and Australia, with demand strongest in operations, project logistics and specialist verticals.

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LAGO completed a strategic financing facility for Slate, the protein drink brand, as the Chicago-based investor looks to support the company’s next phase of growth.

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MyTSV.com released an analysis on Aug. 11, 2026, saying Illinois auto dealers are facing tighter margins, higher floor plan costs and shifting buyer demand as inventory stretches to 84 days in some markets.

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Sweet Home Movers Chicago has expanded professional packing and unpacking services across The Loop, River North, Lakeview and the Gold Coast.

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Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are drawing more family travelers by pairing major kid-focused attractions with easier highway access and lower trip costs.

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Illinois still requires annual backflow testing for many properties, a rule rooted in the 1933 Chicago drinking-water contamination linked to cross-connected plumbing.

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Joan Nabukeera, a senior manager at CJ Logistics America in Des Plaines, Illinois, is being profiled for her rise through trucking and transportation leadership and her push to advance women in the industry.

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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.

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Eleco is providing its Powerproject scheduling platform to Chicago-based Revolution Workshop, giving underserved residents hands-on experience with professional construction software.

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Biohackers World Conference & Expo returns to Chicago on Sept. 4-5, 2026, with 35 speakers, more than 65 exhibiting brands and two days of sessions on longevity, human performance and personal health.

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Validity Diagnostics plans to highlight its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026. The company says its True Essentials Panel is designed to help labs and employers…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Threshold Design Lab is spotlighting three decades of interior design and remodeling work in Chicago, with a focus on residential, commercial, and custom millwork projects.

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TDL Custom is highlighting nearly three decades of custom fabrication work in Chicago as demand grows for tailored millwork in homes, offices, and retail spaces.