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LaHood says Illinois 14th is top GOP pickup target because of Jim Marter
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Rep. Darin LaHood backed Republican nominee Jim Marter at a Yorkville fundraiser Oct. 3, 2026, saying Illinois’ 14th District is one of the GOP’s best chances to flip in November.
Illinois data center buildout could create 120,000 jobs by 2035
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A new Illinois Economic Policy Institute and University of Illinois study says planned data center investment could add more than 120,000 jobs, billions in economic output and nearly $300 million a year in property taxes by 2035. The report also…
TCB Drones outlines accelerator and multi-state expansion plan
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TCB Drones is launching a business-development push built around drone training, networking and a proposed market licensing model.
Dialed In launches Illinois expansion with local cannabis collaborations
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Dialed In, the Colorado-born rosin gummy brand, is entering Illinois as its sixth state market amid record cannabis sales and strong demand for infused products.
Western Specialty Contractors finishes waterproofing repairs at Illinois Wesleyan University
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Western Specialty Contractors completed waterproofing and concrete repairs at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, during an accelerated summer schedule.
Illinois Park District upgrades 2,000-plus fixtures to LED without capital spending
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An Illinois park district replaced more than 2,000 interior and exterior light fixtures with high-efficiency LED systems through a Lighting-as-a-Service deal, improving safety and visibility without using capital or taking on debt.
Gana Weinstein earns Chambers Spotlight ranking for Illinois securities litigation
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Gana Weinstein LLP was ranked in the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide 2027 for Securities Litigation in Illinois, adding outside recognition to the firm’s investor-side disputes practice.
Illinois Black Chamber taps remoting.work for 36,000-job goal by 2031
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The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce has chosen remoting.work as a strategic partner to help small and minority-owned businesses scale and create 36,000 local jobs in Illinois by 2031. The effort is aimed at easing staffing barriers that…
Illinois construction safety report highlights injury risks and compensation issues
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A new Illinois construction safety report points to persistent workplace injury and fatality trends across the state, while underscoring how medical care, lost wages and workers’ compensation disputes can shape outcomes for injured construction…
Serowka Law marks 20 years serving injured Illinois workers
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Serowka Law is highlighting more than 20 years of representing injured workers in Illinois, with a focus on Workers’ Compensation and construction injuries.
Influential Women names Kimberlee Jones among 2026 Illinois honorees
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Kimberlee Jones, JD/MBA, was named one of the Influential Women representing Illinois for 2026, recognizing her work in intellectual property, business strategy and legal leadership.
InspectNTrack rolls out Smart Safety Pro at Caterpillar sites in Illinois and Texas
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Smart Safety Pro by InspectNTrack is rolling out across Caterpillar locations in Illinois and Texas after months of collaboration with Caterpillar health and safety coordinators.
Illinois small business confidence trails state GDP growth
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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.
Pioneer Behavioral Health opens first Illinois program in Arlington Heights
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Pioneer Behavioral Health has launched its first location outside Massachusetts in Arlington Heights, led by Program Director Joshua McPhail.
Illinois backflow testing rule traces to Chicago’s 1933 water outbreak
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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.
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.
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.
Software Pro Digital expands pet industry push with New York Vet and Hershey expo appearances
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Software Pro Digital will exhibit at New York Vet in Manhattan and the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey after meeting with pet businesses at SUPERZOO 2026 in Las Vegas.
N.H. Scott & Hanekamp marks four generations serving Glenview families
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N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home says it is continuing a four-generation family legacy in Glenview, offering funeral, cremation, veterans and pre-planning services from one location on Waukegan Road. The funeral home says its 24/7 availability…
Illinois overhauls tax sale rules for homeowners
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Illinois has passed long-awaited reforms to its property tax sale system after lawsuits challenged the old process as unconstitutional.
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