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LAGO completed a strategic financing facility for Slate, the protein drink brand, as the Chicago-based investor looks to support the company’s next phase of growth.

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Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026, giving the quantum computing company new cryogenic and measurement capacity at mHUB through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program.

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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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Etherio said Monday it acquired Chicago-based River West Meeting Associates to deepen its life sciences meetings work, add experienced staff and expand its footprint in the Chicago market.

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Anthem Built is pitching contractors on a faster way to repair rotted posts, failing grade boards and damaged pole barn foundations.

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The 38th annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent will bring more than 400 natural gas industry executives to Chicago from Sept. 14-16, 2026. The event will focus on U.S. Mid-Continent market conditions, infrastructure constraints, LNG demand and…

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Airtripmaker is broadening its U.S. and Canada booking platform with premium economy, business class and first class flights for companies, corporates and groups.

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Small Business Expo has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the sixth time after building a nationwide event business around small business networking and education.

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Chesapeake Bank has chosen Kobalt Labs as its first enterprise AI platform, starting with vendor risk management and compliance work.

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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.

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MyTSV.com released an analysis on Aug. 11, 2026, saying Illinois auto dealers are facing tighter margins, higher floor plan costs and shifting buyer demand as inventory stretches to 84 days in some markets.

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Sweet Home Movers Chicago has expanded professional packing and unpacking services across The Loop, River North, Lakeview and the Gold Coast.

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Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are drawing more family travelers by pairing major kid-focused attractions with easier highway access and lower trip costs.

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Inclusive Capital Collective will debut a preview of its newest Black Paper on Aug. 14 and publish the full work on Sept. 1, both centered on Trauma-Informed Finance.

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CES Family of Companies was named to Inc. magazine’s 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 1,353. The Chicago-based food equipment supplier said the honor reflects its acquisition-led expansion across 11…

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Illinois still requires annual backflow testing for many properties, a rule rooted in the 1933 Chicago drinking-water contamination linked to cross-connected plumbing.

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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and the City of Dixon are pitching a limited-time land and incentive package to attract an entrepreneur for a new family-dining location in Lee County, Illinois.

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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.

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Eleco is providing its Powerproject scheduling platform to Chicago-based Revolution Workshop, giving underserved residents hands-on experience with professional construction software.

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MOOvers Chicago Inc. returned to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for a second consecutive year after posting 86.45% three-year revenue growth.