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Diraq opens first U.S. quantum lab in Chicago
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Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026, giving the quantum computing company new cryogenic and measurement capacity at mHUB through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program.
Etherio buys River West Meeting Associates to grow life sciences business
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Etherio said Monday it acquired Chicago-based River West Meeting Associates to deepen its life sciences meetings work, add experienced staff and expand its footprint in the Chicago market.
LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent to convene in Chicago Sept. 14-16
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The 38th annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent will bring more than 400 natural gas industry executives to Chicago from Sept. 14-16, 2026. The event will focus on U.S. Mid-Continent market conditions, infrastructure constraints, LNG demand and…
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.
Illinois backflow testing rule traces to Chicago’s 1933 water outbreak
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Illinois still requires annual backflow testing for many properties, a rule rooted in the 1933 Chicago drinking-water contamination linked to cross-connected plumbing.
Lake.com ranks Chicago’s shoreline as the best U.S. lake destination for dogs
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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.
Eleco backs Chicago nonprofit training construction workers with scheduling software
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Eleco is providing its Powerproject scheduling platform to Chicago-based Revolution Workshop, giving underserved residents hands-on experience with professional construction software.
Biohackers World Chicago 2026 will focus on personalized longevity and performance
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Biohackers World Conference & Expo returns to Chicago on Sept. 4-5, 2026, with 35 speakers, more than 65 exhibiting brands and two days of sessions on longevity, human performance and personal health.
Validity Diagnostics to showcase second-generation urine validity reagents in Chicago
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Validity Diagnostics plans to highlight its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026. The company says its True Essentials Panel is designed to help labs and employers…
Fisher Barton renames technology center for founder Richard L. Wilkey
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Fisher Barton renamed its Technology Center the Richard L. Wilkey Technology Center on Aug. 6, 2026, honoring the company’s founder and more than 50 years of metallurgy-led growth.
TDL Custom spotlights nearly 30 years of Chicago millwork experience
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TDL Custom is highlighting nearly three decades of custom fabrication work in Chicago as demand grows for tailored millwork in homes, offices, and retail spaces.
GenH2, University of Illinois to advance liquid hydrogen aviation research
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and GenH2 are teaming up on liquid hydrogen research for aviation, with GenH2 supplying a lab-scale liquefier so researchers can produce LH₂ on-site.
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…
Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago
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Ascend Technologies has acquired Chicago-area MSP Xamin, adding more than 25 years of financial services experience and a compliance-focused service stack.
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.
Courtney Stokes blends food science and commercialization strategy
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Courtney Stokes, a food scientist and product development consultant in Elgin, Illinois, is being recognized for helping brands move products from concept to market with technical and commercialization expertise.
GNP Realty Partners adds 10 team members across Chicago operations
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GNP Realty Partners expanded its Chicago-based real estate management family with 10 hires over the past six months, adding staff across residential management, maintenance, janitorial, concierge and security services.
Chicago author’s new book reframes infidelity as inevitable
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Rogue Books has released Funny Things Happen, a Chicago novel by Brooklyn Marie that presents polyamory and infidelity as part of modern relationships.
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,…
Spotter TMS launches first airport ad campaign in Belgrade
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Spotter AI has unveiled the first outdoor advertising campaign for Spotter TMS at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, using the location to connect with Serbian and Balkan trucking professionals tied to U.S. freight operations.
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