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Collins Family Movers bets on upfront pricing in Chicago
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Collins Family Movers says transparent quotes and no hidden fees have helped the Chicago family-owned mover win repeat business and strong customer reviews.
IgniteHer adds training lounge for women in cannabis at Chicago event
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The Mycelia Group and IgniteIt are expanding their IgniteHer campaign with a new training lounge at IgniteHer Chicago, set for June 14-16 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile. The program is designed to help women in cannabis sharpen executive…
Republic Bank of Chicago taps Kobalt Labs for compliance overhaul
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Republic Bank of Chicago has chosen Kobalt Labs to modernize third-party risk and compliance work, starting with vendor management and annual policy reviews.
Scramblers opens first Illinois restaurant in Bloomington
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Scramblers has opened its first Illinois location in Bloomington, marking the breakfast and brunch chain’s 30th restaurant overall.
Walmart leads a fragmented global food and grocery retail market
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A new Business Research Company report says the global food and grocery retail market remains highly fragmented, with Walmart holding the largest 2024 sales share at 0.4%. The report points to small-format urban stores, AI forecasting,…
Melt-to-Make co-founder Sarah McLaughlin to speak at IgniteIt Chicago
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Melt-to-Make is putting co-founder Sarah McLaughlin on a growing 2026 conference circuit focused on cannabis manufacturing standards and CPG-style consistency.
MG Bros Construction leans on referrals to grow luxury remodeling business
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MG Bros Construction Inc. says nearly all of its new work comes from referrals and repeat customers as the Chicago home remodeler expands its luxury, custom construction business.
J. David Tax Law opens Chicago office for tax debt cases
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J. David Tax Law has opened a Chicago office at 939 W North Ave, Suite 750, to handle IRS and Illinois tax debt matters for Cook County taxpayers.
Surveil adds AI financial control and opens early access
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Surveil launched Surveil for AI and an Early Access Program on June 9, 2026, giving enterprises new tools to track, allocate, forecast, govern and measure ROI across AI services including Azure AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Claude.
Plasma welding market seen reaching $2.1 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global plasma welding market is set to grow from $1.4 billion in 2023 to $2.1 billion by 2032. The report points to automation, product innovation and rising demand in automotive and aerospace as the main forces…
J. Bradley Hilton to keynote Chicago family office conference
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J. Bradley Hilton, chairman of the Hilton Family Office, will speak in Chicago on June 10 at DC Finance’s annual family office and high net worth conference.
Chicago Limo Car Service expands executive and event fleet across Chicagoland
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Chicago Limo Car Service announced an expanded chauffeured fleet and executive transit framework across the Chicagoland area on June 5, 2026. The move is aimed at corporate travelers and event clients seeking flat-rate pricing, stronger…
Ground support equipment market to reach $14.2 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global ground support equipment market is projected to hit $14.2 billion by 2032 as airports expand, air traffic rebounds and airlines push for greener operations.
Stark Moving and Storage highlights five-star long-distance moving in Chicago
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Stark Moving and Storage says it is strengthening its position as a top-rated long-distance mover for Chicago-area families and businesses on June 5, 2026. The company points to punctual crews, transparent pricing and careful handling as the…
New analysis says NYC traffic crashes are deadlier than Chicago's
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A new side-by-side analysis from ThatCarHitMe.com finds New York City had more than twice as many traffic deaths as Chicago in 2025, even though Chicago reported more crashes.
Stonehill leans into middle-market integration
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Stonehill says it built a post-merger integration practice after strategy clients kept asking who would execute the plan.
Navy veteran Johnny Aragon brings military discipline to Pasadena real estate
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Pasadena Realtor Johnny Aragon is using five years of Navy service, two degrees and brokerage experience to navigate a softer Los Angeles housing market.
Physician Collaborators expands physician matching for NJ nurse practitioners and PAs
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Physician Collaborators says it is connecting New Jersey nurse practitioners and physician assistants with board-certified physicians to support independent practices across specialties.
LAGO launches global capital management platform after scaling lower-middle-market lending
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LAGO has launched LAGO Global Capital Management as it expands beyond its original alternative credit business in Chicago.
Joliet property owners turn to faster water damage recovery
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Property owners in Joliet, Illinois, are focusing more on rapid water damage recovery as storms, plumbing failures and leaks raise the risk of structural damage and mold.
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