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Illinois collar counties open property tax appeal windows
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Appeal season is opening across Illinois collar counties, giving homeowners and businesses a limited chance to challenge assessed values and potentially lower tax bills.
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.
Creatio sets Bank.AI Summit for Chicago on Oct. 27
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Creatio is launching Bank.AI Summit, a one-day executive event for banking and credit union leaders focused on AI strategy, governance and real-world deployment.
Scan5 expands 5K film scanning for Chicago’s aging reels
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Scan5 is promoting professional 5K scanning for 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film in Chicago as older reels face irreversible decay and playback equipment disappears.
Australia’s top U.S. diplomat visits Daniels Health’s Chicago HQ
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Daniels Health hosted Australia’s ambassador to the United States at its Chicago headquarters on July 22, marking the company’s 40th year and its growth into a major U.S. healthcare waste provider.
Families are choosing Naperville as a quieter base for Chicago trips
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Families are using Naperville and Warrenville as a low-stress home base to split time between western suburban attractions and day trips into downtown Chicago.
LAGO closes financing facility for Koala Eco
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LAGO has provided a new financing facility to Koala Eco, the Sydney-founded wellness and sustainability brand, to support expansion and retailer growth.
Aquablue names Midwest business development leader
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Aquablue said Tuesday it expanded its Midwest commercial presence with the appointment of Marlo Schrieber as senior director of business development, Midwest region.
Kayla Lange helps small businesses turn IT into a growth strategy
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Palmetto Technology Group Account Executive and Team Lead Kayla Lange is using relationship-based sales to help small and mid-sized businesses improve cybersecurity, efficiency and long-term planning.
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.
WeShipCars moves business address to Evanston
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WeShipCars said July 21, 2026, that it has relocated its business address to Evanston, Illinois, while keeping shipments, quotes and customer support unchanged.
Seven Hills Auctions opens online sale of 28 bank-owned properties
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Seven Hills Auctions launched bidding on 28 bank-owned and institution-direct properties across eight states, with the online auction set to close Aug. 18 at noon EDT. The lineup spans homes, commercial buildings and land, giving buyers access to…
Durable Dental Lab launches Illinois Senior Smile Initiative
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Durable Dental Lab is rolling out a new program in Illinois to expand on-site denture lab support for nursing home residents, starting with a pilot group of facilities.
Keyrenter Naperville buys Chicago North in Chicagoland expansion
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Keyrenter Naperville acquired Keyrenter Chicago North effective April 10, 2026, putting both offices under Steve Kouba’s ownership and expanding the firm’s property management reach from the western suburbs into Chicago.
Lofty Angels Summit returns to Chicago Aug. 10
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Lofty Ventures is bringing the Lofty Angels Summit back to Chicago on Aug. 10 to teach newcomers how angel investing works and expand access to startup funding.
Metal screw fasteners market to reach $34.1 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research says the global metal screw fasteners market will rise from $24.9 billion in 2026 to $34.1 billion by 2033, driven by infrastructure buildouts, industrial expansion and demand for lightweight fastening systems.
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig partner earns Legal 500 Chicago IP ranking
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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Managing Partner William Flachsbart received a Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 Legal 500 United States City Elite guide for Intellectual Property: Contentious in Chicago.
MyTSV says Chicago independent gyms are gaining ground
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A new MyTSV market analysis says Chicago and Illinois independent gyms are outperforming big-box competitors by leaning into coaching, recovery, and community-based wellness.
TERAMOK unifies U.S. and Greece operations into one transatlantic group
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TERAMOK Group has folded its Chicago and Athens businesses into a single structure as American interest in Greek property and Golden Visa residency continues to grow.
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