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Labor: Chicago hotel workers entered a second day of strikes, pressing for higher pay and benefits as marathon visitors arrived downtown. Research & Jobs: Illinois is investing $15 million to expand SIUE’s National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, supporting research, company growth and construction jobs. Cannabis Market: Illinois cannabis shoppers bought more as prices fell, but reported retail sales dropped to about $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026 and cannabis tax revenue fell 3.6% to $423 million; a switch in inventory systems complicates year-over-year sales comparisons. Public Finance: Fitch upgraded Illinois Tollway revenue bonds to AA with a stable outlook. Downtown Retail: Edwards Realty bought Block 37 for $30 million and plans to revamp the Loop mall. Manufacturing: Viakable plans a $55 million expansion at its La Salle facility, adding production capacity.

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Oct. 8, 2026

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Chicago Marathon spectators cheer for charity, culture and support for the running community

Chicago Tribune - Illinois |

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman info about owner

Chicago Tribune

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Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1847
Website	www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Businesses use RICO against alleged litigation abuses

The Center Square - Illinois |

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The Center Square - Illinois

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Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (Nonprofit, Chris Krug, President & CEO, John Tillman, Chairman))
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Illinois Marks October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Now Decatur - Illinois |

Owner: Neuhoff Communications Inc info about owner

Now Decatur - Illinois

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Owned By	Neuhoff Communications Inc (Steve Wexler, CEO)
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	nowdecatur.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Decatur
Owner Country	United States

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Business briefs: PNW hosting open houses

Chicago Tribune - Illinois |

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman info about owner

Chicago Tribune

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Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1847
Website	www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois SBDC to host Lenders Forum and Access to Capital Workshop at Sauk Valley Community College

Shaw Local - Illinois |

Owner: Shaw Family info about owner

Shaw Local - Illinois

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Owned By	Shaw Family through Shaw Media
Year Founded	1851
Website	https://www.shawlocal.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Crystal Lake
Owner Country	United States

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British Airways Chicago flight lost Wi-Fi after takeoff

Inside Flyer - Colorado |

Owner: Randy Petersen info about owner

Inside Flyer - Colorado

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Owned By	Randy Petersen through Frequent Flyer Network
Year Founded	1986
Website	insideflyer.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Owner Country	United States

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Novig drops $50 trade offer for Lions vs. Cardinals

New York Post |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

New York Post

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust & News Corp.
Year Founded	1801
Website	www.nypost.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Bulls quietly have the most underrated trade candidate in the NBA

Yardbarker - California |

Owner: Jesper Søgaard & Christian Kirk Rasmussen info about owner

Yardbarker - California

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Owned By	Jesper Søgaard & Christian Kirk Rasmussen (Founders & CEOs) through Better Collective
Year Founded	2006
Website	www.yardbarker.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Burlingame
Owner Country	Denmark

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