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Mixed xylene market seen reaching $83.25 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the mixed xylene market is on track to grow from $65.13 billion in 2025 to $83.25 billion by 2030, driven by demand from automotive production, paints and coatings, and infrastructure spending.
Illinois data center buildout could create 120,000 jobs by 2035
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A new Illinois Economic Policy Institute and University of Illinois study says planned data center investment could add more than 120,000 jobs, billions in economic output and nearly $300 million a year in property taxes by 2035. The report also…
X-Arcade brings new pinball controller and Judge Dredd preview to Chicago Expo
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X-Arcade is returning to Chicago Pinball Expo 2026 with a new pinball-focused controller, hands-on demos for Zen Studios’ upcoming Judge Dredd™ Pinball, and a daily high-score contest.
Aaron Bros Moving System expands Chicago moving services
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Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc. says it is offering organized moving and storage services across the Chicago metro area, with support for residential, commercial and specialty relocations.
Safety Vision to unveil new AI recorder and transit safety tech in Chicago
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Safety Vision will showcase a new 4824 AI NVR, VisionCloud, ViewSmart 2.0 and other fleet safety tools at APTA TRANSform 2026 in Chicago.
Sinai Chicago, ElixirTrials team up to bring trials into local care settings
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Sinai Chicago and ElixirTrials on Tuesday announced a partnership to expand clinical trial access in underserved Chicago communities by embedding research opportunities inside Sinai’s care network.
Romeo Orthopaedics to feature on Inside Business Today
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Romeo Orthopaedics will be featured on Inside Business Today on Bloomberg Television on Oct. 2, 2026, spotlighting Dr. Anthony Romeo’s patient-first model for specialized shoulder, elbow and sports injury care.
Midtown Pizza wins Breakthrough Business of the Year in Harriman
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Midtown Pizza has been named Breakthrough Business of the Year in Harriman by the Consumer Ratings Institute, based on a 4.4-star rating across 152 public reviews.
Chicago Style Media named Marketing Agency of the Year in Lake Barrington
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Chicago Style Media has been named Marketing Agency of the Year for Lake Barrington by the Consumer Ratings Institute, adding national recognition to the veteran-owned agency’s work with small and mid-sized businesses across Chicagoland.
Styled by Demetra backs 2026 Chicago Fashion Summit
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Styled by Demetra will sponsor the 2026 Chicago Fashion Summit on Oct. 13 at mHUB Chicago, where Elie Tahari will headline and receive AIBI’s Fashion Design Legacy Award.
Sunrise Moving and Packing tops 25,000 moves as Metro East base expands
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Sunrise Moving and Packing said it has completed more than 25,000 moves, highlighting growth from a one-truck operation in Godfrey, Illinois, to a full-service mover across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas.
Laughlin Constable PR wins PRSA Chicago Skyline Award for Hollywood Casino Joliet campaign
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Laughlin Constable Public Relations won a PRSA Chicago Skyline Award for a campaign that supported PENN Entertainment’s $185 million transformation of Hollywood Casino Joliet into a land-based entertainment destination.
Next Street flags Chicagoland small business growth gaps
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A new Next Street report says Chicagoland’s small business ecosystem is stronger than it was in 2018, but too few firms are turning support into durable growth.
Evanston keeps drawing Chicago buyers and North Shore downsizers
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The Mabadi Group says Evanston demand is holding steady as young Chicago families move north for space and schools, while North Shore homeowners move in for walkability and a more manageable lifestyle.
GBTA study finds business travel adds $283B to top cities
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Business travel generated an estimated $283 billion in economic activity across 25 leading global business destinations in 2024, according to a new GBTA study.
Florida broker says the market stopped moving, not crashing
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A new book from Orlando real estate broker and educator Michael Cameron Sidawi argues that the housing market’s problem is stagnation, not a classic downturn.
GreenLight Mobility expands to Chicago suburbs with veteran franchisee
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GreenLight Mobility has opened a new franchise territory in the northern Chicago suburbs with Libertyville resident and Navy veteran Whitney Booth.
Browns Heating & Cooling warns Chicago homeowners on furnace costs as federal tax credit ends
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Browns Heating & Cooling is urging Chicago-area homeowners and property owners to plan furnace upgrades before winter 2026, after the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit expires for systems placed in service after Dec. 31, 2025. The…
Hollander International Storage and Moving marks 138 years in Chicago
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Hollander International Storage and Moving is highlighting 138 years in business as it expands its reach across Chicagoland, serving residential, commercial and international customers from Elk Grove Village.
Wake N Bakery Chicago Downtown wins People's Choice honor
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Wake N Bakery Chicago Downtown has been named a People’s Choice — Chicago honoree by the Consumer Ratings Institute after earning a 4.8-star average across 1,003 public reviews.
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