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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.
Hannover House moves into music distribution with Cherokee-language video release
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Hannover House is using the award-winning soundtrack from WILDFIRE to launch into music distribution with a new music video for the Cherokee-language song “Adaygayudi.” The release features Cherokee flutist Gaby Nagel and is being promoted to…
Butler Specialty expands game tables for home entertainment spaces
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Butler Specialty Company is highlighting 29 game table models across 16 design lines for home entertainment spaces, with distribution to trade and business customers in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Formula 1 is America’s fastest-growing sport, new data shows
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Lucky Rebel’s analysis of 20 years of U.S. sports interest across all 50 states finds Formula 1 leading growth with a 258% rise, while basketball gains momentum and golf declines sharply.
Gift of Hope teams with WGN-TV to boost donor registrations
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Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network has launched a year-long media partnership with WGN-TV to expand awareness of organ and tissue donation across Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
Keyrenter Chicago North and Naperville launch summer leadership program
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Keyrenter Property Management Chicago North and Naperville have launched a new summer leadership program that puts two college interns into day-to-day property management and operations work across the Chicago area.
Indianapolis sports economy tops major U.S. metros in new study
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A new study from the Indy Chamber and IU Indianapolis says Indianapolis has built one of the country’s most concentrated and fastest-growing sports economies, with strong gains in jobs, output and women’s executive leadership.
MM400 pushes a music-to-film world-building strategy
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Mi-sha-el Markin 400, known as MM400, is positioning his career around music, film, and narrative world-building rather than a single creative lane.
Metal Defender supports security at Bradley 315 Music Fest
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Metal Defender helped screen attendees at the 2026 Bradley 315 Music Fest in Bradley, Illinois, as thousands gathered June 4–6 for live music, vendors, carnival attractions, and community activities.
Towering Media launches React Checkout Pro for Magento 2
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Towering Media has released React Checkout Pro, a Hyvä-compatible checkout extension for Magento 2 and Adobe Commerce merchants.
Brontë Fall releases new single ‘Main Character Energy’
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Brontë Fall has released “Main Character Energy,” a pop-leaning single centered on independence and women’s empowerment.
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…
Commodicon launches debut western-horror feature with David William James Elliott to direct
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Commodicon has moved into feature film production with its first narrative project, The Cursed and the Dead: Silver and Lead, a western-horror feature now in active development.
Mi-Tyme sets July 24 release for new single About U Vibe
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Chicago and Los Angeles R&B trio Mi-Tyme will release its new single “About U Vibe” on July 24, marking the group’s second 2026 release and the latest step toward a forthcoming album.
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.
Photowalks TV names the 15 best USA walks in new Walkies Awards episode
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Photowalks TV has released its annual Walkies Awards, ranking 15 standout U.S. walking routes across major cities and small towns.
TCG Entertainment sets 50th anniversary Rocky concert tour for 20-plus U.S. cities
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TCG Entertainment will launch ROCKY in Concert on Oct. 28 in Des Plaines, Illinois, starting a nationwide fall tour that brings the film and Bill Conti’s score to more than 20 markets.
Helena to host 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and PNWER will bring transportation, business and government leaders to Helena Aug. 25-27 for a regional summit focused on passenger rail, freight, economic development and connectivity.
PGA professional Alexandra Williams pushes golf access through coaching and leadership
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Influential Women is spotlighting Alexandra Williams, PGA, a New Jersey native who built a career from junior golf to a leadership role at Five Iron Golf. Her path highlights how coaching, mentorship and indoor golf can expand access to the sport…
Jamie Tratnik unveils anthem for U.S. 250th anniversary
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Songwriter Jamie Tratnik has released a new anthem created for the United States’ 250th anniversary, with licensing pitched for ceremonies, broadcasts and commemorative events.
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