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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.

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Republican congressional nominee Jim Marter is pressing Rep. Lauren Underwood to agree to an in-person, public debate after the League of Women Voters canceled a planned 2026 forum in Illinois’ 14th District.

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Third Road Management said President Ryan Kunkel was named a Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law on Aug. 17, 2026. The recognition highlights his role in scaling the fractional CFO firm and helping clients…

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TravManity has hired Seresa Crowson as director of advisor development and supplier relations as the host agency expands its advisor tools and digital booking experience.

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Taction Software says medication apps need to do more than send reminders, arguing that workflow design, EHR and pharmacy integration, security, and exception handling are essential for connected care.

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A Chicago-area worker injured in a roof fire recovered a six-figure settlement only after his attorney filed a lawsuit, highlighting how construction injury claims can stall before litigation.

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Industrial Consulting & Training LLC is emphasizing Spanish-language MSHA instruction for miners across the U.S. as federal rules require training in a language workers understand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The National Black Church Initiative has launched a cryptocurrency education program aimed at helping its 27.7 million members avoid scams and understand digital assets.

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National College Resources Foundation is launching its 2026–2027 College Expo season Sept. 8 with 24 events across 21 cities through March 2027. The tour will connect students with colleges, scholarships, on-the-spot acceptances and career…

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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Anthony Berryhill at its annual awards gala in New York City in December.

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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…

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A student-led nonprofit in Western Springs, Illinois, turned summer STEM camps into a community drive that paid for 312 backpacks donated through Cradles to Crayons.

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Chicago Paws District has opened in Uptown Chicago with trainer-supervised daycare, structured enrichment and overnight boarding for North Side dog owners.

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Open Atlas and the American South Asian Network will host their second annual summit Aug. 21-22 in Milpitas, California, bringing together more than 1,000 immigrants, founders, investors, students and employers for career, startup and immigration…

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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.

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Chicago personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo says crash victims often cannot learn who was driving a rented or corporate-owned vehicle until after filing suit.

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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…