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Michael Kenna’s Beautiful Fukushima opens at Kostuik Gallery in Vancouver
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Kostuik Gallery is showing 50 new photographs by British photographer Michael Kenna from October 15 to November 1 in Vancouver.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago names 15 new Fellows for 2026
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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago inducted 15 leaders as its Class of 2026 Fellows on June 25 at its Leadership Awards and Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Matrix Basements backs CHGO Sports' Brick By Brick podcast
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Matrix Basements is now the presenting sponsor of CHGO Sports’ Brick By Brick podcast, expanding the basement finisher’s ties to Chicago sports and Bears legend Lance Briggs.
CAFC to host agentic AI financial crime conference in Chicago
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The Coalition Against Financial Crime will bring practitioners, vendors and compliance leaders to Chicago on Sept. 8 to discuss how agentic AI can be used responsibly in AML, fraud, sanctions and other financial crime programs.
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.
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.
Yellow House Studios Starts Pilsen Microdrama Inspired by 1964 Chicago Tribune Feature
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Yellow House Studios is filming Back to 18th Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood this weekend, turning a 1964 Chicago Tribune family profile into a time-travel microdrama about Mexican American history, property, and belonging.
Amy Sunshine marks 25 years in Chicago real estate
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Chicago broker Amy Sunshine is celebrating 25 years in the business, reflecting on a career built on referrals, long-term client relationships and a leap of faith that helped define @properties’ rise.
Premier Workspaces opens new Fashion Island office in Newport Beach
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Premier Workspaces opened a new 14,995-square-foot flexible office center at Corporate Plaza in Newport Beach’s Fashion Island area on August 26, 2026. The expansion adds more than 60 private offices and signals continued demand for serviced…
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.
Macomb festival weekend pairs art, balloons and disc golf
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Macomb, Illinois, will host the Art, Wind & Fire Festival on Sept. 11-12, 2026, combining the Gazebo Art Festival, the YFC Disc Golf Open and the Macomb Balloon Rally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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