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Aaron Bros Moving System expands Chicago moving services
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Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc. is expanding its role in Chicago with broader residential and commercial moving services, added staffing and a stronger customer-service push.
Chicago food advocate advances in national Favorite Chef contest
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Chicago nonprofit founder Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz has reached the voting round of the national Favorite Chef competition, with a chance to win $25,000, cook with Carla Hall and appear in Taste of Home Magazine.
Air Energy closes seed round to scale DOE-validated lithium-air battery
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Air Energy said it closed an oversubscribed seed round on June 26 to advance its solid-state lithium-air battery platform after federal validation and a role in an ARPA-E program.
Jessup Manufacturing acquires D&K Coating Technologies
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Jessup Manufacturing said July 1, 2026, that it has acquired D&K Coating Technologies, adding custom and toll coating capabilities to its portfolio.
Big I Illinois names Brett Gerger CEO
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Big I Illinois has appointed Brett Gerger as chief executive officer, effective July 1, as longtime leader Phil Lackman retires after 31 years.
Hollander marks 135 years serving Chicago movers and storage customers
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Hollander International Storage & Moving is celebrating more than 135 years in business in Chicago, highlighting its growth from a local cartage company into a full-service moving and storage provider.
Rebecca Pogonitz advances neuroaesthetic design in Chicago
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Rebecca Pogonitz, owner and principal designer of GOGO Design Group, is positioning her Chicago-area practice around NeuroDesign, wellness-focused homes, and human-centered interiors.
Huiding to show industrial flush paddle latches at IMTS
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Laizhou Huiding Hardware Co., Ltd. is preparing to attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, where it plans to present flush paddle latches and other industrial hardware.
Ingantec names former UW-Madison engineering dean to advisory board
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Ingantec appointed Dr. Ian M. Robertson, former UW-Madison engineering dean and former NSF materials research director, as the first member of its new Technical Advisory Board, effective Aug. 4, 2026. The move adds a high-profile materials…
Consumers Credit Union lands on Chicago best workplaces list again
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Consumers Credit Union was named to Fortune and Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces in Chicago list for the third straight year, based largely on employee feedback.
Neurealm to demo AI safety blueprint for industrial robots at Automate 2026
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Neurealm will show its Vision AI-powered NVIDIA Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint at Automate 2026 in Chicago, highlighting a system that uses factory cameras and edge AI to help robots work more safely alongside people.
Chicago nanny agency sees summer childcare demand climb
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Sommet Nannies says inquiries from Chicago families are rising ahead of summer as working parents look for full-time nannies, travel nannies and household support.
CMG Containers expands Chicago rental access for commercial and industrial storage
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CMG Containers is broadening access to container rentals in Chicago for businesses that need secure, flexible storage for job sites, warehouses, retail operations and industrial facilities.
Industrial Consulting & Training expands MSHA certification training across key mining states
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Industrial Consulting & Training LLC has broadened access to MSHA online and in-person certification courses across Houston and multiple mining states, including California, Utah, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada and Alabama.
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum moves 5th Hall of Fame ceremony to Chicago
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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 will hold its 5th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Chicago’s Harris Theater on Sept. 27, bringing the event downtown for the first time.
Jolly Cannabis to showcase hemp-derived edibles at CHAMPS Chicago
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Jolly Cannabis will exhibit its hemp-derived gummy lineup at CHAMPS Trade Show in Chicago from June 23-25 at Booth #19035-19037. The brand plans to highlight new ratio-based products, diet-friendly options and its wellness-focused Rotation line…
Chicago Limo Car Service expands executive and event fleet across Chicagoland
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Chicago Limo Car Service announced an expanded chauffeured fleet and executive transit framework across the Chicagoland area on June 5, 2026. The move is aimed at corporate travelers and event clients seeking flat-rate pricing, stronger…
Chicago attorney releases free Illinois workers’ comp guide
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Chicago personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo has published a free Illinois workers’ compensation guide at desalvolaw.com, built from his own family’s years-long struggle after his father was injured on the job. The guide is meant to help injured…
Collins Family Movers bets on upfront pricing in Chicago
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Collins Family Movers says transparent quotes and no hidden fees have helped the Chicago family-owned mover win repeat business and strong customer reviews.
Brontë Fall releases new single ‘Main Character Energy’
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Brontë Fall has released “Main Character Energy,” a pop-leaning single centered on independence and women’s empowerment.
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