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Dr. Manmeet “Mini” Kaur Rattu Is Building a New Language for Leadership, and the Field Is Beginning to Listen
October 31, 2026
The vocabulary of leadership development has remained remarkably stable for decades: strategy, mindset, influence, resilience. What is changing is the arrival of another set of terms, drawn from psychology, neuroscience, and stress physiology and applied to the question of how people actually lead: regulation, capacity, recovery, and physiological state. Dr.
Chicago Breaks Ground on DuSable Park, Nearly 40 Years After Harold Washington Dedicated the Site
October 30, 2026
The Chicago Park District broke ground on October 27 on DuSable Park, a 3.4-acre lakefront park where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan. The site was dedicated by Mayor Harold Washington in 1987, nearly 40 years ago. The park honors Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, Chicago’s first permanent non-Indigenous settler, and
Visionary Book Publishers and the First-Time Author’s Path to Print
October 30, 2026
Publishing your first book is an exciting milestone, and it often comes with a long list of questions. Should you pitch to traditional houses? Should you publish independently? How do you know which providers are trustworthy? When first-time writers search for the best book publishers, they usually find a confusing
How to Compare Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets by Cost Per Clean
October 30, 2026
A lower price on a box of washing machine cleaner tablets does not always mean a lower cleaning cost. A more expensive box may contain more tablets. Comparing them requires looking at the number of tablets required for a single cleaning cycle. Cost per clean gives households a way to
The Seasonal Business Funding Calendar and A Month-by-Month Guide to Managing Cash Through Peaks and Valleys
October 30, 2026
Ski shops, pool installers, tax preparers, landscapers, holiday retailers, wedding venues, beach rentals, and farm stands all share one reality: the money does not arrive evenly. A few strong months must carry the business through long, quiet stretches, and the expenses that prepare for the busy season often arrive months
From Lifelong Digestive Struggles to Everyday Rituals: The Personal Story Behind Tera Barnes’s One Bite at a Time
October 28, 2026
By Liam Wilson In an industry where wellness professionals are often expected to appear unshakably confident, author Tera Barnes speaks openly about the experiences that shaped her work. Her interest in Ayurveda is not only philosophical. It is also personal, informed by years of navigating digestive difficulties and learning how
Beyond the Medal: Michael Beas on How Book Awards Shape an Author’s Brand
October 28, 2026
By: Michael Beas A literary award can do more than recognize a well-written book. It can become a lasting part of an author’s professional identity, strengthening credibility, attracting attention, and creating opportunities that extend well beyond the initial recognition. Authors today face a challenge that goes beyond writing a compelling
Little Village And Pilsen Mark Día de los Muertos Weekend With Xempasúchil, A 5K And Memorial Bike Rides
October 28, 2026
Little Village and Pilsen mark Día de los Muertos this weekend, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, with ofrendas inside 26th Street businesses, the 19th Carrera de los Muertos 5K, and two memorial bike rides honoring neighbors killed in traffic crashes. Nearly every event is free, and most take
Chicago Fed Data Shows Midwest Manufacturing Rebound as Service Businesses Lag in October
October 27, 2026
Two new Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports point to a Midwest economy picking up speed, driven by factories rather than service businesses. The national activity index rose to 0.07 in September. The bank’s regional survey climbed to +6 in October, with manufacturing at +45 while nonmanufacturing stayed negative at
Chicago Public Market Network Takes Shape Under New Market City Executive Order
October 24, 2026
Chicago will pursue a network of indoor, year-round public markets under a Market City executive order Mayor Brandon Johnson signed October 22, 2026. The Chicago public market plan pairs those markets with support for farmers markets and food entrepreneurs, with the South Side’s 51 percent household food insecurity rate framing
How a Tasting Brought Yelophant and the New York Knicks Together
October 24, 2026
By: James A Chinese breakfast brand’s partnership with the NBA champions connects arena dining, North American retail and youth sports. Starting this season, a breakfast brand familiar to families in China will be part of the dining program at the home of the NBA champions. On Oct. 19, Beijing time,
Before the Freeze, Why Chicago-Area Homeowners May Consider Fixing Yard Drainage in the Fall
October 23, 2026
Every spring, the same scene plays out across Chicagoland: snowmelt and April rain collect in low corners of the yard, sump pumps run for days, and homeowners discover water stains in basements that were dry in October. For many families in the suburbs, the cause isn’t the spring weather itself.
O-1 Visa Requirements: The Work Route With No Lottery, for Careers With Proof
October 23, 2026
The US work visa most professionals know, the H-1B, runs on an annual lottery. Less known is that the immigration system keeps a separate door open for people whose careers can speak for themselves. The O-1 extraordinary ability visa serves those with documented achievement in science, the arts, education, business,
AI Takes On Accounting Work as CPAs Rethink Their Roles
October 22, 2026
For years, artificial intelligence in accounting was discussed mainly as a productivity tool. It could summarize tax research, draft client communications, extract information from documents and help staff move more quickly through the administrative work surrounding a tax return. That distinction is beginning to blur. AI systems are increasingly able
AI Takes On Accounting Work as CPAs Rethink Their Roles
October 22, 2026
For years, artificial intelligence in accounting was discussed mainly as a productivity tool. It could summarize tax research, draft client communications, extract information from documents and help staff move more quickly through the administrative work surrounding a tax return. That distinction is beginning to blur. AI systems are increasingly able
What Happens After a Hotel Injury During a Weekend Getaway
October 22, 2026
The trip may last two days, with treatment and questions about an injury continuing well afterward. An injured traveler can arrive home with a hotel receipt and discharge papers from the same afternoon. Those documents mark the point when a weekend away turned into time spent arranging care. A Chicago
O’Hare’s 50-Ton Prehistoric Boulder Heads to a Public Vote as Chicago Names Six Finalists
October 20, 2026
The Chicago Department of Aviation has narrowed more than 2,900 entries to six finalist names for the 50-ton dolostone boulder unearthed beneath O’Hare International Airport. Public voting runs through 5 p.m. Central on Monday, November 2, 2026, and the winning name will appear in a boulder exhibit at the airport.
Chicago Hosted Taiwan’s First National Flagship Showcase at IMTS 2026
October 17, 2026
Chicago’s own McCormick Place welcomed 56 Taiwanese manufacturers in September as the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) launched its first National Flagship Showcase during IMTS 2026, which ran Sept. 14–19. Located at Booth #236834 in the North Building, the showcase gave Taiwan a prominent presence at IMTS and reflected
The Contract Clauses That Matter in a Working Capital Agreement
October 17, 2026
The offer arrives by email: an amount, a factor rate, a daily payment. It looks straightforward. Then the contract follows, twenty or thirty pages of dense language written by the funder’s lawyers. Many business owners skim it, sign it, and move on. Months later, some discover clauses they never noticed:
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