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Imagine Healthcare adds psychiatric nurse practitioner in Chicago
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Imagine Healthcare said Madison Maskalunas has joined its Chicago interventional psychiatry team and began seeing clients Aug. 5 at the clinic’s West Grand Avenue location.
Brandon Brown expands Chicago practice into personal injury
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Chicago trial lawyer Brandon Brown is adding personal injury cases to a practice already built on criminal defense and civil rights work.
Veggie Fest Chicago draws record Saturday crowd at 16th annual festival
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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.
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.
Direct Relocation Services warns Florida movers about broker scams
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Direct Relocation Services is urging Florida residents planning interstate moves in 2026 to verify a company’s federal credentials before paying a deposit.
Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs Gain Ground as a Family Travel Hub
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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.
Indistry Media enters boxing with September 26 Las Vegas debut
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Chicago-based Indistry Media is launching into professional boxing with its first event on September 26 in Las Vegas.
Tahaa Kahn brings cross-cultural stand-up to Chicago
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Pakistani-American comedian Tahaa Kahn brings his touring show “72 Virgins” to The Den Theatre in Chicago on Aug. 14, pairing stories from four countries with jokes about faith, family and belonging.
Brtr&Pay launches entertainment marketplace for barter and paid work
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Brtr&Pay has launched a marketplace built for entertainment professionals to barter services, take paid jobs, and collaborate on projects in one platform.
ChIPs adds top entertainment executives to 2026 global summit
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ChIPs will feature Michele Ganeless, Mary Olson and Erin Underhill at its sold-out Global Summit on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles.
1905 New Media lands No. 3286 on Inc. 5000 list
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1905 New Media ranked No. 3286 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking its third straight appearance on the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Scary Mommy joins menopause-themed live tour as media partner
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Scary Mommy has been named the official media partner for Are You There God? It’s Me, Menopause: LIVE!, a five-city tour starting Sept. 18 in Chicago and rolling through Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Public voting closes Aug. 18 for Art Institute Project Windows
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Chicago voters have until Aug. 18 to weigh in on the Art Institute of Chicago’s 2026 Project Windows program, which features 90 artists across 42 neighborhoods.
Stratforce.one moves marketing strategy into execution
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Stratforce.one has launched a four-stage model that takes clients from diagnosis through launch and optimization, with the same team executing the strategy after approval.
LED Truck Media expands 3D anamorphic truck ads into major US markets
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LED Truck Media is rolling out its glasses-free 3D LED truck advertising fleet in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, adding to service already in Miami and more than 27 US markets.
Chicago fan launches Pizzahead hat inspired by deep-dish pride
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Chicago Bears fan Patrick Yore has launched the Chicago Pizzahead™ Hat, a handcrafted novelty piece built around the city’s sports culture and deep-dish identity.
IOMC sets 2nd maternal and child health symposium for Sept. 28 in Chicago
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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago will host its 2nd Maternal & Child Health Symposium on Sept. 28, 2026, at Malcolm X College in Chicago, offering up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The daylong event will focus on health equity, maternal…
League of Their Own Chicago draws 500+ to WNBA All-Star beauty activation
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League of Their Own Chicago and Sweet Tea’s Beauty Supply hosted Full Court Beauty Salon during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, drawing more than 500 attendees and 17 women-owned brands.
ALMA Chicago to be featured at Ariana Grande’s Chicago shows
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ALMA Chicago will be highlighted at three Ariana Grande concerts in Chicago on Aug. 3, 5 and 6, with part of the proceeds supporting the nearly 40-year-old Latinx LGBTQ+ organization.
Celebriffy Technologies expands Face-ID infrastructure across fintech and ticketing platforms
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Celebriffy Technologies says its USPTO patent-pending biometric engine is now live across SeatSpark, Boletron and Credimatrix, extending face-based authentication from ticketing into reverse credit auctions.
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