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Chicago author Ima Kidd launches new Chicago Kidz book series with New York City field trip
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Chicago-based author Ima Kidd is preparing to debut a new children’s series next spring, starting with a book that sends The Chicago Kidz to New York City. The project uses a cross-city adventure to explore culture, landmarks and food while…
Soberlink to sponsor AAML’s 2026 annual meeting in Chicago
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Soberlink will join the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ 2026 Annual Meeting as a CLE sponsor when the family law group gathers Nov. 4-7 at the Loews Chicago Hotel.
Designated Local Expert Network endorses five real estate agents across California, Illinois and Texas
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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.
Craig McKinnis joins Texas Financial Educators Council advisory board
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The Texas Financial Educators Council has named author and financial strategist Craig McKinnis to its expert Advisory Board.
Influential Women spotlights Magdalena Wojcik's surgeon education work
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Influential Women is recognizing Magdalena Wojcik for her role in orthopedic and sports medicine education, where she helps train surgeons and clinical teams on new surgical technologies.
BenaVest adds direct ACA contracting with HCSC in Texas and Illinois
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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.
Illinois Vein Specialists launches redesigned website for vein and lymphatic care
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Illinois Vein Specialists has launched a redesigned website for patients in Lake Barrington and surrounding communities.
Registration opens for 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference in Chicago
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Registration is open for the 2027 National Child Nutrition Conference, set for March 29-April 2 in Chicago.
Alexandra Adams highlights health equity work through Indigenous partnerships and storytelling
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Physician-scientist Alexandra Adams is being profiled for her long-running work with Native American and rural communities, where she has paired research, mentorship and storytelling to advance health equity.
McCormick Theological Seminary spotlights trauma healing in theological education
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McCormick Theological Seminary will host two October events in Chicago focused on trauma-informed theological formation, including a conference with the Association of Theological Schools and a public conversation with Cole Arthur Riley.
Medi-Helpz plans global patient education calendar for 2027
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Medi-Helpz LLC and the C.H.L.M.S. Medi-Helpz Foundation say they will launch a first-of-its-kind International Patient Education Calendar on Jan. 1, 2027. The project aims to center patients and caregivers, expand health literacy and create a…
University of Chicago opens Richard Hunt-inspired bistro at Logan Center
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The Hunt at Logan is now open at the University of Chicago’s Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, blending food, art and community around the legacy of sculptor Richard Hunt. A public grand opening is set for Nov. 19, 2026, as the campus…
1907 Capital taps Schulte to run Chicago dual-branded Hilton property
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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.
Chicago Home Tutor launches free learning disabilities activity kit for families
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Chicago Home Tutor released Color, Talk, Discover, a free printable resource for parents of children in grades 1–3 during Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
Aasi Siddique unveils education platform centered on reasoning and cross-cultural skills
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Cook County commissioner candidate Aasi Siddique rolled out an education platform on Oct. 17 in Chicago that ties critical reasoning, cross-cultural communication, financial literacy and mental wellness to student readiness.
Pritzker proclaims October 2026 Illinois IP Month ahead of ILIPA event
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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.
Chicago videographer Emiliano Abedini lands six 2026 Emmy nominations
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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.
Raincoat Roofing marks 45 years in Chicagoland
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Raincoat Roofing is celebrating its 45th anniversary as a family-owned commercial and industrial roofing contractor in Broadview, Illinois.
GrassrootsHealth to honor vitamin D researchers at San Diego event
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GrassrootsHealth will recognize three scientists on Nov. 2 in San Diego for research linking sunlight, UVB, vitamin D and cancer prevention.
SGLA gives $10,000 to Illinois recovery ranch
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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is donating $10,000 to help expand 2nd Story Ranch, a 68-acre recovery community in Crete, Illinois, that combines housing, work and peer support for men in early recovery from substance use disorder.
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