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TERAMOK says presale launch generated 22 reservations before Chicago groundbreaking
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TERAMOK reported that its pre-construction launch system helped secure 22 reservations on a 48-unit Chicago residential project before ground was broken.
Roadway Moving becomes official moving and storage partner of the Chicago Bulls
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Roadway Moving has named the Chicago Bulls its latest sports partner as the New York-based company pushes deeper into Chicago and other major U.S. markets.
Northwest Chicago suburbs emerge as a restaurant hotspot
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A new MyTSV report says the Northwest suburbs have become one of Chicagoland’s most competitive independent restaurant markets, drawing culinary talent away from downtown Chicago.
Louie Jones makes light the subject in Elmhurst exhibition
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Louie Jones’s Light As Language opens July 26 at the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, presenting single-exposure light works made entirely in-camera.
Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities
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Atlanta nonprofit Earth Angel Worldwide says it is growing programs that blend music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship across Metro Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
San Leandro drops 'Receive' ahead of debut album 'Dive'
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Denver artist Leandro Albertoni released San Leandro’s new single “Receive” today and set a Sept. 18 release for the project’s debut album, “Dive,” via Color Red. The rollout spotlights an analog-minded blues-funk sound shaped by Albertoni’s years…
Veggie Fest Chicago returns Aug. 8-9 with free admission and parking
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Veggie Fest Chicago will return to Lisle, Illinois, on Aug. 8-9, 2026, with more than 40,000 visitors expected for two days of food, wellness programming, live music and family activities.
Chicago Hotel Collection launches experiences division for luxury events
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Chicago Hotel Collection has launched a new Experiences Division to expand into luxury events, rooftop nightlife and lifestyle programming across Chicago.
Women Got Game heads to Chicago during WNBA All-Star Weekend
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BCGA Foundation will bring Women Got Game to the Illinois Institute of Technology on July 24, pairing a gaming summit and esports tournament with the GameChangeHer Awards during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
National Sports Collectors Convention adds first international pavilion
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The National Sports Collectors Convention is launching its first International Pavilion at the 46th National in Rosemont, Illinois, running July 29-Aug. 2. The new space brings 50 dealer tables from eight countries and expands the show’s overseas…
David Sugar unveils hand-engraved Patriot Spirit Vodka art collection
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Patriot Spirit Vodka has unveiled the American Milestones Collection, seven hand-engraved glass works by artist David Sugar that honor defining moments in U.S. history.
John Neubert releases LGBT historical novel The Stable Boy
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John Neubert has released The Stable Boy, a historical fiction novel set in the antebellum South that centers on an enslaved young man, education, and a forbidden same-sex relationship.
Iowa Summer Jam 9 returns to Wildwood with two nights of independent music
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Iowa Summer Jam 9 is set for July 11-12 in Wildwood, bringing two days of live performances, awards and multi-genre independent talent to the Midwest.
Chicago food advocate advances in national Favorite Chef contest
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Chicago nonprofit founder Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz has reached the voting round of the national Favorite Chef competition, with a chance to win $25,000, cook with Carla Hall and appear in Taste of Home Magazine.
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.
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.
Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical sets 22-city U.S. tour after Toronto premiere
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Paquin Exhibition & Theatrical is taking The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical on a 22-city U.S. tour beginning Nov. 20 in Tampa after a sold-out world premiere in Toronto in December 2025. The holiday-themed parody will play through the…
UNWLA to raise medical aid funds at Chicago’s MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival
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The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America will join the inaugural MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival in Chicago on June 27-28 to raise money for medical supplies for hospitals treating wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum moves 5th Hall of Fame ceremony to Chicago
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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 will hold its 5th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Chicago’s Harris Theater on Sept. 27, bringing the event downtown for the first time.
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