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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…
EDM ZAP builds a wire EDM machine for metal 3D printing cleanup
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EDM ZAP Parts Inc. is developing a wire EDM machine in Montgomery, Illinois, aimed at one of metal additive manufacturing’s most time-consuming steps: separating printed parts from build plates.
WeDriveU extends Pace transit contracts through 2029
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WeDriveU has extended two paratransit and on-demand contracts with Pace Suburban Bus Service in Cook County, Illinois, keeping the partnership in place through 2029. The renewal covers service for more than 800,000 annual riders and adds new…
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.
LawMachine named top Chicago car accident injury firm
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LawMachine has been recognized by the Consumer Ratings Institute as Chicago’s Best Car Accident Injury Law Firm, based on a 5.0-star rating across 92 public reviews.
Chicago NIL forum at UIC will coach athletes and families on contracts, taxes and future planning
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Opulentia and Alternative Careers in Sports Academy will host the Chicago NIL Playbook on Oct. 29 at the University of Illinois Chicago to help athletes and families evaluate NIL deals, protect income and plan beyond sports.
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.
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.
COAX Software tops 2026 travel app development ranking
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COAX Software published a ranking of 10 travel app development companies for 2026, putting its own firm at No. 1 ahead of Unicrew and Quytech.
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.
Contruent spotlights AI and project controls at Expo USA
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Contruent served as a headline sponsor at Project Controls Expo USA 2026 in Washington, D.C., using the event to highlight how trusted project data, integrated controls and AI can improve capital project delivery.
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.
Consumers Credit Union lands on Fortune workplace list for third straight year
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Consumers Credit Union was named to Fortune and Great Place To Work’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the third consecutive year.
Eric Himes book targets hidden leadership behaviors behind burnout and culture
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Eric Himes, founder of The Inspired Culture, has released The Empty Chair, a leadership book focused on how invisible behaviors shape culture, employee engagement and business performance.
Advent Care earns Consumer Ratings Institute award after 5-star reviews
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Advent Care, LLC has won the People’s Choice, Skokie award from the Consumer Ratings Institute after families across the Chicago area gave the home care provider a perfect 5.0-star rating.
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