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The Contract Clauses That Matter in a Working Capital Agreement
October 17, 2026
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Maggie Keith and Foxhollow Farm Are Leaving the Next Generation Something Worth Continuing
October 17, 2026
By: Kate Sarmiento At one point, the milking parlor at Foxhollow Farm was converted into a yoga studio, and a medical clinic went up next to the old dairy barn. That is a lot of history for a farm that now raises 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef on 1,300 acres in
Jarred Pierce Brings Healthcare Choice to Chicago
October 16, 2026
By: William Jones For Jarred Pierce, giving people more choices in healthcare is personal. Long before discussing provider networks or negotiating rates, he experienced a loss that would shape the way he approached the industry: the death of his 17-year-old cousin. Pierce believes his cousin’s death could have been prevented.
Lori Lane Says the Biggest Competition for Today’s 55+ Buyer May Be the Home They Already Own
October 16, 2026
New Builder/Zonda research shows baby boomers hold an extraordinary amount of housing wealth, but that financial strength may also be one of the reasons many are staying put. New-construction expert Lori Lane says the opportunity for active-adult builders is to offer a lifestyle compelling enough to make moving worth it.
Why ‘Natural’ Doesn’t Always Mean Safe: A Pharmacologist’s Take on Organic Personal Care Products
October 16, 2026
By Amarachukwu Jacinta Abosi “Natural” is one of the most persuasive words printed on a bottle, and one of the least scientifically meaningful. It is not a regulated term the way an active pharmaceutical ingredient is regulated. It does not tell you anything about concentration, about stability, about whether an
Who Runs It Next? The Question Every Successful Family Business Has to Answer in Writing
October 15, 2026
With the top 1% of Illinois filers starting near $774,921 and 36.2 million small businesses nationwide, many successful owners hold a company that depends on a single person. This feature explains why succession is more than a handoff, what a New Orleans tax attorney says breaks down, and what a
Constance E. Wills Brings Message of Mindset and Reinvention to Leadership Experience Tour
October 15, 2026
TROY, Mich. – A packed room at the Leadership Experience Tour got a lesson on August 8 in how much of daily decision-making runs on autopilot, and what it takes to interrupt it. Constance E. Wills, a Tucson entrepreneur and retired criminal justice professional, delivered her featured presentation, “The Right
Will County Jury Awards $3.6M After 2020 Joliet Rear-End Crash
October 14, 2026
Will County, IL – A Will County jury has awarded more than $3.6 million to two people who were injured in a January 2020 rear-end collision in Joliet, resolving a case in which the insurer’s final pretrial offers totaled $50,000, according to McCreadyLaw Injury Attorneys. The case stemmed from a
What a Bad Legacy Costs Besides Money: Trust, Identity and the Family’s Shared Story
October 14, 2026
A poorly handled transition costs more than assets. A New Orleans tax attorney describes the harder-to-measure losses of a bad legacy, such as trust, identity and shared purpose, and how a coordinating structure with a plan for values can prevent them, with Illinois’s estimated $774,921 top 1% line and current
Open House Chicago 2026 Opens More Than 200 Sites Across the City October 17–18, Including 20 First-Time Locations
October 13, 2026
Open House Chicago returns October 17–18, 2026, with free, behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 sites across nearly 30 neighborhoods. The Chicago Architecture Center’s 16th annual festival adds 20 new locations this year, from the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to a youth tech center in Woodlawn. No registration
Exploring Book Publishers for Writers by Global Author Publishing
October 11, 2026
It shaped the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, the oral histories of Studs Terkel and the spoken-word energy of the poetry slam, which grew up in the city’s clubs. That tradition is alive in every neighborhood today, from Pilsen to Rogers Park, where new writers are finishing memoirs, novels and guides
So What Is Not a Philosophy Book About Overthinking; It Is a Momentum-Building Practice Manual, and Dr. Meghna Dassani Knows the Difference
October 10, 2026
By: Tony Collins The personal development landscape is full of books that correctly diagnose overthinking as a significant obstacle to success and then offer solutions organized around reducing or eliminating the overthinking itself, as if the problem were the thoughts rather than what the thoughts prevent. Dr. Meghna Dassani takes
Chicago Art Fair Debuts at THE MART October 7 to 10, Bringing a Second Major Fair to the City’s Fall Art Season
October 9, 2026
Chicago Art Fair, a new independently organized contemporary and modern art fair, is running its first edition October 7 to 10, 2026, at THE MART. More than 30 galleries from Chicago and other cities are taking part. Spectrum Chicago, a fair for independent artists, is debuting in the same building,
Business Loans Online for South Dakota Businesses With Fast, Flexible Funding From Fundivi
October 7, 2026
Small business owners across South Dakota face the same fundamental challenge as business owners everywhere: real opportunities and real cash flow gaps rarely wait for a slow lending process. Whether the need is covering payroll in Sioux Falls, restocking inventory ahead of a seasonal rush in Rapid City, or financing
Why the CTA Bus Accident Claim Deadline May Split Into Two Filing Clocks
October 6, 2026
A crash at a Chicago intersection can put you in a position where you must pursue both the CTA and a private driver. Those two claims can carry deadlines a full year apart. Under Illinois law as of 2026, you generally get one year to sue the CTA. A private
Ikaria on Wabash: How a Loop Café Is Translating Blue Zones Eating for the Downtown Chicago Workday
October 5, 2026
By: Erika Graham Ikaria, a rugged island in Greece’s Aegean Sea, is a long way from the elevated tracks that run above Wabash Avenue. Yet the eating habits of that island have become a reference point for one downtown Chicago café, a block south of the Washington/Wabash station, where the
Marketing Crunch Ranks Omri Hurwitz First as PR Firms Rethink What Visibility Means
October 5, 2026
For years, the basic unit of public relations was the media placement. An agency pitched a journalist, a company appeared in a publication and the resulting article became the tangible evidence that a campaign had worked. That model still matters, but technology companies now operate in a media environment where
Attorney Henry E. Reaves III Challenges Readers to Move From Awareness to Action in They’re Trying to Make Us Slaves Again
October 3, 2026
By: Lennard James Attorney, entrepreneur, military veteran and community advocate Attorney Henry E. Reaves III, Esq. is taking his advocacy beyond the courtroom with a book whose title is intentionally designed to command attention: They’re Trying to Make Us Slaves Again… And This Is How We Stop Them. Released in
How David Moore Led 24/7 Media Through the Dot-Com Crash
October 2, 2026
By: Christopher Miller Late 2001. 24/7 Media’s stock was below a dollar. The company was facing delisting from Nasdaq. A quarter of the global workforce had already been laid off across multiple rounds of painful cuts. The remaining senior leadership team had gathered in the company’s general counsel’s office to
Liane Marie Lambert’s Karma to Dharma Shares a Framework for Exploring Purpose, Spiritual Growth and Human Potential
October 2, 2026
The most powerful claim in Karma to Dharma is also the most quietly radical, and Liane Marie Lambert states it with the directness of someone who genuinely believes it and has the experience to back it up: living a life of magic and miracles is not just for the lucky
The Estate Planning Lawyer Who Wants to Rethink the Invisible Hand
October 2, 2026
By: Maha Khan-Ahmad For Sheldon Zeiger, J.D., the practice of law has always been about more than documents, transactions, and courtroom disputes. An estate planning attorney who has specialized in the field since 1985, and a practicing Certified Financial Planner for 40 years, Zeiger has spent decades examining how wealth
The Future of Human Optimization and Inside the 2026 Biohackers World Conference and Expo in Chicago
October 2, 2026
On September 4 and 5, 2026, leaders in human optimization, longevity, and wellness gathered in Downtown Chicago. Set against the Gold Coast skyline at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, the Biohackers World Conference and Expo offered a two-day deep dive into the technologies, science, and daily practices shaping the future of human
SUNSKAARA Offers a Stylish Escape From Winter With Its Resort Collection
October 2, 2026
When Chicago winter arrives, sunshine starts sounding less like a luxury and more like a plan. For travelers dreaming about warmer destinations, SUNSKAARA’s Resort Collection offers a wardrobe inspired by the art of escape. What Makes Resort Fashion Different? Resort fashion occupies a unique place in a woman’s closet. Unlike
Clootrack’s Commercial Impact and Enterprise Adoption Across Customer Experience and Analytics Ecosystems
October 1, 2026
Enterprise software adoption has increasingly been shaped by measurable outcomes rather than feature sets. In customer experience management, this shift has been more visible. Organizations are now evaluated not only on how much customer data they collect, but on how effectively they translate it into reduced churn, improved retention, and
Why Member Experience Has Become a Critical Healthcare Cost Strategy
October 1, 2026
A prescription can be medically right for a patient and still never make it into that person’s hands. One AffirmedRx member experienced that situation when the specific brand of seizure medication she relied on was removed from her plan’s formulary. Although another medication was available, it was not a safe
Chicago Cultural Center Announces Free Fall and Winter Season Centered on Textile Art and Creative Worker Rights
October 1, 2026
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has announced a free fall and winter season at the Chicago Cultural Center. It includes three new exhibitions, a quilt series by Dorothy I. Burge honoring Black veteran freedom fighters, and a film series tied to the city’s “Creative Worker Rights:
Your Money Has Feelings (And You’re Probably Hurting Them)
October 1, 2026
Money is one of the weirdest parts of becoming an adult, because the world talks about it nonstop… and then rarely explains it clearly. You’ll hear “budgeting” like it’s a personality type. You’ll hear “credit score” like it’s a secret ranking system that decides whether you’re worthy of nice things.
Safer Ways to Move Through Chicago’s Busy Streets
September 30, 2026
Simple habits involving attention, visibility, and preparation can make an ordinary day of city travel easier to manage. A Chicago resident may walk to a coffee shop, cycle to an appointment, drive across town, and request a rideshare home all within the same day. Each part of that routine places
Tony Robbins: Taking Chicago Entrepreneurs from Operating Their Business to Owning It
September 29, 2026
From its bustling business scene to its rich entertainment landscape, Chicago is a city built to work hard and play hard. To master that combination, Chicago entrepreneurs are turning to Tony Robbins, one of the world’s most recognized results coaches. Robbins is helping these entrepreneurs embrace the skills and systems