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Smile Studio 87 expands cosmetic and emergency dental services in Naperville
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Smile Studio 87 says it is broadening access to cosmetic and emergency dental care for patients in Naperville, Illinois.
ACHIEVE Summit draws 1,000-plus to Chicago Southland
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More than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, developers and lenders gathered June 4-6 in Tinley Park for ACHIEVE Summit 2026, a Southland Development Authority event focused on capital access, business growth and real estate development.
Christopher Fleming releases debut album Boogie Man Blues
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Christopher Fleming’s 21-song debut album Boogie Man Blues is out worldwide today on Apple iTunes and Amazon Music.
Cook County property tax bills delayed again, pushing payments to October
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Cook County’s second installment property tax bills will arrive two months late, moving the bills from July to September and the payment deadline to October.
Menopause policies are becoming a workplace compliance issue
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The Menopause Education Center has released a June 2026 national report tracking menopause-related laws, legislation, and executive action across the U.S. The update shows the issue is moving from health policy into employer compliance, benefits,…
Midland Plastics names Brian Torres president
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Midland Plastics has appointed manufacturing veteran Brian Torres as president as the New Berlin, Wisconsin company enters its next phase after more than 80 years in business.
Fisher Barton becomes employee-owned after six years of growth
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Fisher Barton said June 11, 2026, that it has transitioned to employee ownership after six years of operational and strategic changes.
Andrea Smith profile spotlights purpose-driven sales leadership
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Influential Women is featuring Andrea Smith, a sales and business development leader in Long Grove, Illinois, whose career spans healthcare, SaaS, workforce solutions and employee benefits.
Liaison Technology Group lands No. 11 on CE Pro 100 list
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Liaison Technology Group ranked No. 11 on the 2026 CE Pro 100, a national benchmark for custom integration firms.
Christopher Fleming turns cancer battle into debut blues album
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Paranormal investigator and TV personality Christopher Fleming will release his debut album, Boogie Man Blues, on June 12, 2026 through his 515 Collective project.
Dana Goodrum’s public sector consulting focuses on modernization and measurable impact
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Dana Goodrum, a senior consultant at Illuminative Strategies, is being profiled for her work helping public agencies modernize systems, improve compliance and reduce administrative burden.
Green Line Automotive names Matt Wagner director of sales
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Green Line Automotive has appointed Matt Wagner as its new director of sales, giving the automotive marketing firm a leader with experience in both dealership operations and vendor-side sales.
CAIN sets 25-city Fall 2026 worship tour with special guests
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CAIN will launch a 25-city Live and In Worship tour Sept. 17 in Grove City, Ohio, with special guests including Jenn Johnson, Jon Reddick and bodie.
LendKey facilitates $20M credit union loan sale
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LendKey said its ALIRO platform helped Center Parc Credit Union sell $20 million of home improvement loans to Great Lakes Credit Union in 10 days, far faster than the roughly eight weeks such participations can take.
Gardant communities win 25 national Bronze quality awards
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Gardant said 25 of its senior living and memory care communities earned 2026 Bronze Commitment to Quality Awards from AHCA/NCAL on June 9, 2026. The recognition lifts Gardant-managed communities to 94 Bronze awards over five years and puts them on…
LeaseRunner spotlights rental application fees as regulators move to rein them in
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LeaseRunner is pointing to a growing problem for renters as federal and state policymakers target so-called junk fees in housing.
Plasma welding market seen reaching $2.1 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global plasma welding market is set to grow from $1.4 billion in 2023 to $2.1 billion by 2032. The report points to automation, product innovation and rising demand in automotive and aerospace as the main forces…
Digital Floorplan Compliance launches continuous VIN-level collateral assurance for floorplan lenders
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Digital Floorplan Compliance Inc. on June 9 launched what it calls the first lender-grade, continuous VIN-level collateral assurance platform for automotive floorplan financing.
Rachel Losser hits Amazon best-seller status with Lead with Empathy
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Rachel Losser’s co-authored book Lead with Empathy reached Amazon best-seller status after its June 4 launch, with rankings across business and leadership categories.
4Kira4Moms brings dads' maternal health advocacy to Capitol Hill
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4Kira4Moms will host its third annual “Dads Got Something to Say!” advocacy day on June 10 in Washington, D.C., bringing fathers, families, clinicians and policymakers together to push on maternal mortality and health equity.
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