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Betano study ranks Canada's fiercest sports rivalries
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Betano’s new study says Canadian teams are central to some of North America’s most intense rivalries, led by CF Montréal in MLS and Roughriders-Argonauts in the Canadian League.
National Sports Collectors Convention names 2026 charitable partners
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The National Sports Collectors Convention has announced its 2026 charitable partners ahead of its July 29-Aug. 2 show in Rosemont, Illinois.
Sokolove Law backs Alton Miles for Meso race ahead of Mesothelioma Awareness Day
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Sokolove Law is sponsoring the 18th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K and 3K on Sept. 19 in Alton, Illinois, with proceeds supporting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
Freestyle Digital Media releases Los Angeles pizza documentary
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Freestyle Digital Media released the documentary feature The Best Pizza Is in LA on North American digital platforms on July 28, 2026. The film follows Peter Ferriero’s case that Los Angeles, not New York, Chicago or Italy, is home to the world’s…
United By Nature brings water campaign to Chicago
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United By Nature is stopping in Chicago on July 27 with Chicago Climate Week, Current and Shedd Aquarium as part of a 60-day road trip focused on local water solutions across the country.
VeggieFest Chicago 2026 returns to Lisle with free food, speakers and family activities
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VeggieFest Chicago 2026 is set for Aug. 8-9 at Danada South Park in Lisle, Illinois, with free admission, free parking and an expected crowd of more than 40,000. The healthy living festival will feature international vegetarian and vegan food,…
Chicago Hotel Collection launches experiences division for luxury events
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Chicago Hotel Collection has launched a new Experiences Division to expand into luxury events, rooftop nightlife and lifestyle programming across Chicago.
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.
Future Ties hosts Juneteenth carnival and free food giveaway in Chicago
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Future Ties founder Jennifer Maddox brought families together for a Father’s Day Weekend Juneteenth Carnival and Free Food Giveaway on June 20 in Chicago.
Digital Toxicity Awareness Day set for Aug. 2 in Illinois
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A new public-awareness initiative will launch Aug. 2 with a free livestream and an in-person event in Westmont, Illinois, to review research on smartphone overuse, sleep disruption, attention, and mental health.
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.
Allan Teger’s Bodyscapes marks 50 years in Chicago exhibition
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Jackson Junge Gallery in Chicago is mounting a retrospective of artist Allan Teger’s BODYSCAPES series, which began in 1976 and turns the human body into imagined landscapes using nude models and toy miniatures.
St. Cyprian Food Pantry volunteers mark Chicago Christmas tradition aboard Amtrak Carol Train
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Volunteers from St. Cyprian Food Pantry joined Chicago’s Amtrak Christmas Carol Train for a holiday outing centered on fellowship, music, and community ties.
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.
TERAMOK says presale launch generated 22 reservations before Chicago groundbreaking
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TERAMOK reported that its pre-construction launch system helped secure 22 reservations on a 48-unit Chicago residential project before ground was broken.
Roadway Moving becomes official moving and storage partner of the Chicago Bulls
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Roadway Moving has named the Chicago Bulls its latest sports partner as the New York-based company pushes deeper into Chicago and other major U.S. markets.
Northwest Chicago suburbs emerge as a restaurant hotspot
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A new MyTSV report says the Northwest suburbs have become one of Chicagoland’s most competitive independent restaurant markets, drawing culinary talent away from downtown Chicago.
Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities
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Atlanta nonprofit Earth Angel Worldwide says it is growing programs that blend music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship across Metro Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Chicago’s historic Pump Room reopens as an events venue
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The former Pump Room at Chicago’s Ambassador Gold Coast Hotel is relaunching as the Ambassador Room, targeting weddings, corporate meetings, galas and other private events.
Chicago names August Turkish Heritage Month ahead of Turkish Festival
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared August Turkish Heritage Month in Chicago, recognizing the Turkish American community and the role of the Turkish Festival in the city’s cultural life.
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