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Illinois REALTORS® recognized a bipartisan group of 12 Illinois lawmakers on Oct. 26, 2026, for backing affordable housing, sensible community development and property rights.

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Small Business Expo has announced 19 events in 18 U.S. markets for 2027, starting March 2 in Orlando and ending Dec. 16 in Atlanta.

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The Libertyville firm is emphasizing coordinated wealth management for Chicago-area residents as families balance retirement, taxes, investing, estate planning and legacy goals.

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Designated Local Expert Network has endorsed five real estate professionals in three states after each scored 100% on its internal assessment.

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The Music Trust says New Year’s Eve bookings are already tightening across major U.S. markets as DJs, bands and specialty acts lock in calendars ahead of the holiday rush.

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Illinois Local will stage its sixth annual Holiday Market on Nov. 28 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, bringing more than 70 small businesses, live entertainment and family activities to Small Business Saturday.

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cloudEQ has been recognized in Inc.’s 2026 Power Partner Awards for helping businesses with cloud, AI and other technology services.

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BenaVest says it has secured a direct appointment with Health Care Service Corporation that expands ACA contracting opportunities for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Illinois.

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SEED SPOT and Bentonville-based Arkade received more than $475,000 from the Walton Family Foundation to pilot Land+Launch NWA, a yearlong effort to connect founders with Northwest Arkansas retailers, suppliers, and investors.

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Flower Market Direct says Chicagoland floral buyers can now pre-order Rosaprima luxury roses and other wholesale flowers by the box without a resale license or account setup.

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Advanced Moving & Storage’s Lisle office is urging DuPage County customers to consider winter moves, saying the off-season is easier to schedule and can be just as manageable with the right planning.

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The San Diego nonprofit was honored at TOOTRiS’ 2026 WINGS Summit for combining shared workspace, on-site child care and community support for mothers.

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Portfolio.YVR has released its Design Special Edition, Volume 4, Issue 15, now available on portfolioyvr.com, with Shama Gupta and the AEON Group headlining the issue.

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Chicago-based CCMC Advanced Technologies has secured an Illinois EDGE agreement tied to a $2.4 million investment in an underserved area of the city and at least 30 new jobs.

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1907 Capital has named Schulte Hospitality Group to manage the Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop as part of a repositioning plan.

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UPDATE energy drink is taking its Focus Lab tour to Chicago on Oct. 21 using a Nomad Luxe Walk-In L mobile pop-up shop from The Clear Idea. The setup is designed to open fast, travel easily and function as a ready-to-run retail space for sampling…

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Braden Business Systems has become the Platinum and exclusive IT and managed services sponsor for the inaugural Indianapolis Titan 100, which will honor its first local class in 2027. Nominations are open now as Titan CEO expands its executive…

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 2026 Intellectual Property Month, and the Illinois Intellectual Property Alliance will mark it with a free celebration Oct. 29 in Chicago.

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Accelerate Partners has acquired Cost Containment Solutions, adding a 24-year-old technology and energy sourcing advisor to its owner-led APEX platform.

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Emiliano Abedini, a Chicago videographer and photographer, received six nominations for the 2026 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, including work across five Univision Chicago programs and one individual photography craft category.