Chicago Sun-Times: 250 Innovative products and services, developed in the Chicago area, were nominated for a 2007 Chicago Innovation Award.

Each company responsible for the innovations will be honored at a reception at the CME Group's Chicago Board of Trade trading floor.

Ten nominees will be selected for an Innovation Award, profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times, and feted at an awards ceremony October 22 at the Goodman Theatre.

For more information: www.chicagoinnovationawards.com