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D.C. starts enforcing first-in-the-nation speed-limiting law
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Washington, D.C. has begun installing Intelligent Speed Assistance devices in the vehicles of drivers convicted of aggravated reckless driving, turning a first-of-its-kind law into active enforcement.
Sage Bionetworks adds computational biology pioneer Lawrence Hunter to board
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Sage Bionetworks named Lawrence Hunter, a University of Chicago pediatrics professor and early leader in computational biology, to its Board of Directors on October 20, 2026. The appointment adds a researcher focused on biomedical knowledge graphs…
CCMC Advanced Technologies wins Illinois EDGE deal for Chicago expansion
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Chicago-based CCMC Advanced Technologies has secured an Illinois EDGE agreement tied to a $2.4 million investment in an underserved area of the city and at least 30 new jobs.
cloudEQ wins ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI governance
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cloudEQ said it received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification on Sept. 16 from InterCert, giving independent validation of how it governs AI across software delivery, managed services and internal operations.
Pritzker proclaims October 2026 Illinois IP Month ahead of ILIPA event
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 2026 Intellectual Property Month, and the Illinois Intellectual Property Alliance will mark it with a free celebration Oct. 29 in Chicago.
Illinois State Medical Society backs Pritzker for third term
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The Illinois State Medical Society endorsed Gov. JB Pritzker for a third term on Oct. 14, citing his health care record and work with physicians to improve patient care across Illinois.
West Chicago picks OpenGov ERP to unify city operations
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West Chicago, Illinois, is moving major finance, HR, utility and permitting functions onto OpenGov ERP to replace disconnected systems and manual work.
SGLA gives $10,000 to Illinois recovery ranch
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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance is donating $10,000 to help expand 2nd Story Ranch, a 68-acre recovery community in Crete, Illinois, that combines housing, work and peer support for men in early recovery from substance use disorder.
Five Stogsdill Law Firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027
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The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. in Wheaton says five attorneys earned Best Lawyers recognition for 2027, highlighting the firm’s family law bench in DuPage County and across the Chicago suburbs.
Chicago NIL forum at UIC will coach athletes and families on contracts, taxes and future planning
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Opulentia and Alternative Careers in Sports Academy will host the Chicago NIL Playbook on Oct. 29 at the University of Illinois Chicago to help athletes and families evaluate NIL deals, protect income and plan beyond sports.
LawMachine named top Chicago car accident injury firm
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LawMachine has been recognized by the Consumer Ratings Institute as Chicago’s Best Car Accident Injury Law Firm, based on a 5.0-star rating across 92 public reviews.
Scott DeSalvo law firm named top 10 personal injury practice
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America’s Best Advocates named the Law Office of Scott D. DeSalvo, LLC a 2026 Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm, adding to a string of individual honors for attorney Scott DeSalvo.
RecognizedFirm launches to help law firms improve rankings submissions
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RecognizedFirm, a new agency founded by rankings strategist Evyan O’Keefe and the founders of sister agency 9Sail, launched today in New York to help law firms navigate legal directories and industry rankings.
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…
OVC Lawyer Marketing CEO joins Inc. Leadership Forum
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Greg Wildman, founder and CEO of OVC Lawyer Marketing, has joined the invite-only Inc. Leadership Forum after the company landed on Inc.’s 2026 fastest-growing private companies list.
Chicago attorney turns corruption-era court case into new novel
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Chicago lawyer Dottie Kaplan Benjamin has published a novel inspired by her defense of a 15-year-old falsely accused of attempted auto theft during the era of Operation Greylord.
Onward Accident & Injury Law wins top local honors, adds Best Lawyers recognition
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Onward Accident & Injury Law was named Best Law Firm and founder Josh Rohrscheib was named Best Lawyer in The Pantagraph’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago opens call for speakers for 2027 maternal and child health symposium
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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is seeking speaker proposals for its 2027 Maternal & Child Health Symposium at Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital on March 30, 2027. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2026, with selected speakers to be notified by…
Creatio sets Bank.AI Summit agenda for Chicago event
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Creatio announced the agenda for its Bank.AI Summit on Oct. 27 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, with Forrester analyst Alyson Clarke joining as a featured speaker.
Hiten Bhuta links Gandhi Day, AI and community ties in Chicago
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Hiten Bhuta took part in three Chicago-area events on Oct. 2-3, 2026, tying Gandhian service to AI for public benefit and Indian-American community engagement.
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