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Aaron Bros Moving System expands Chicago moving services
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Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc. is expanding its role in Chicago with broader residential and commercial moving services, added staffing and a stronger customer-service push.
Midwest Express Clinic takes Chicago Kedzie Plaza to full occupancy
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Matanky Realty Group leased 5,590 square feet to Midwest Express Clinic at Chicago Kedzie Plaza in Humboldt Park, pushing the shopping center to 100% occupancy.
Automotive fasteners market seen reaching $45.1B by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global automotive fasteners market will grow from $29.1 billion in 2026 to $45.1 billion by 2033, driven by vehicle production, lightweighting and EV demand.
Fabricated metal market seen reaching $34.1B by 2031
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Allied Market Research projects the global fabricated metal market will grow from $21.4 billion in 2021 to $34.1 billion by 2031, driven by a 4.8% annual pace.
Big I Illinois names Brett Gerger CEO
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Big I Illinois has appointed Brett Gerger as chief executive officer, effective July 1, as longtime leader Phil Lackman retires after 31 years.
Black Car Everywhere says ground transit is the biggest business travel time drain
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Black Car Everywhere argues that business travelers lose more productivity after landing than during the flight itself, as airport navigation, traffic and pickup logistics can derail tight schedules.
Midwest Holiday Lighting expands Illinois push
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Midwest Holiday Lighting says it is scaling up across Illinois as founder Tom Johnson targets a long-term goal of becoming the state’s largest holiday lighting contractor.
Kirk Eye Center adds WaveLight Plus LASIK in Chicago area
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Kirk Eye Center has added WaveLight Plus to its laser vision correction lineup, giving patients at its River Forest, Gurnee, Chicago and Glen Ellyn locations access to a more personalized LASIK option.
Wine packaging market seen reaching $10.5 billion by 2033
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The global wine packaging market is projected to grow from $7.8 billion in 2026 to $10.5 billion by 2033, driven by premiumization, sustainability demands and new packaging formats.
NFEC launches Pennsylvania financial educators council
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The National Financial Educators Council has launched the Pennsylvania Financial Educators Council to expand financial education and economic empowerment across the state.
Sweet Home Movers Chicago expands Lakeview moving services
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Sweet Home Movers Chicago Inc. has expanded its residential and small commercial moving services into Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, targeting high-rises, condos and walk-ups. The company says the move is designed to reduce access, parking and…
Genesis Orthopedics performs sixth MISHA Knee System implant in Chicago
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Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine said it has completed its sixth implantation of the MISHA Knee System, a joint-preserving option for people with medial knee osteoarthritis who are not ready for total knee replacement.
Hollander marks 135 years serving Chicago movers and storage customers
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Hollander International Storage & Moving is celebrating more than 135 years in business in Chicago, highlighting its growth from a local cartage company into a full-service moving and storage provider.
Rebecca Pogonitz advances neuroaesthetic design in Chicago
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Rebecca Pogonitz, owner and principal designer of GOGO Design Group, is positioning her Chicago-area practice around NeuroDesign, wellness-focused homes, and human-centered interiors.
Global CCTV market seen hitting $220.5B by 2035
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The global CCTV market is projected to rise from $62.2 billion in 2026 to $220.5 billion by 2035, fueled by AI, edge computing, smart city projects and growing demand for cloud-based video surveillance.
Chicago names August Turkish Heritage Month ahead of Turkish Festival
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared August Turkish Heritage Month in Chicago, recognizing the Turkish American community and the role of the Turkish Festival in the city’s cultural life.
Chicago’s historic Pump Room reopens as an events venue
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The former Pump Room at Chicago’s Ambassador Gold Coast Hotel is relaunching as the Ambassador Room, targeting weddings, corporate meetings, galas and other private events.
Airtripmaker expands affordable business class flights from major U.S. cities
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Airtripmaker is offering competitive business class fares from major U.S. cities to India and other international destinations, aiming to make premium-cabin travel more accessible.
Brucker Company adds Neptronic humidification for data centers
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Brucker Company has partnered with Neptronic to expand humidification and evaporative cooling options for data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
Meridian secures Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago
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Meridian Rapid Defense Group helped protect the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago with a vehicle mitigation plan and more than 150 mobile barriers.
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