Chicago Employment Index Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009
Chicago businesses recorded their weakest employment reading in more than a decade, according to new data released by the Illinois …
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Chicago Small Businesses Enter 2026 With Cautious Outlook
As 2026 begins, small businesses across Chicagoland are adjusting expectations after a year defined by economic uncertainty, according to new …
Illinois Approves New Regional Transit Authority Overhaul
Illinois lawmakers have approved a major overhaul of public transportation governance in the Chicago region, creating a new regional oversight …
Phillies to Meet With Free Agent Shortstop Bo Bichette
The Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with free agent shortstop Bo Bichette, according to a report by The Athletic. …
Illinois Enacts New Protections Limiting Immigration Arrests
Illinois has enacted a new law limiting how federal immigration authorities can operate in everyday public spaces, with state officials …
Chicago Fire Department Welcomes 70 New Graduates
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt on Dec. 5 marked the graduation of 55 Firefighter EMTs …
Chance the Rapper to Headline Chicago’s New Year’s Eve
Chicago will serve as the Central Time zone broadcast hub for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest …
U.S. Soccer Announces Format for 2026 U.S. Open Cup
U.S. Soccer has released the full format, schedule, and participating teams for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, outlining …
Chicago Proposes First-in-Nation Social Media ‘SMART Tax’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new tax proposal targeting major social media companies as part of his effort …
Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Reach $1.5B Deal Without Strike
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a $1.5 billion, four-year contract that will shape classrooms across …
Chicago Fire, Versiti Partner for Community Blood Drive
Chicago Fire FC and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois are partnering to host the Fire Up Blood Drive, a …
Jeanne Ives Warns Chicago Is ‘Bankrupt’ Amid Debt Strain
Former Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives said Chicago is effectively bankrupt and that investors are signaling growing concern over the city’s …
Magic Look to Extend Momentum in Matchup vs. Bulls
After advancing to the final eight of the NBA Cup, the Orlando Magic hope their strong tournament form carries over …
Chicago Designates Historic Bankers Building a Landmark
The Chicago City Council has officially designated the Bankers Building, also known as the Clark Adams Building, as a city …
Starbucks Strike Expands as Workers Press for Contract
Thousands of baristas at nearly 100 Starbucks locations are on strike this holiday season, picketing for a contract in what …
CTA Attack Spurs Renewed Demands for Transit Safety Reform
A brutal attack at one of Chicago’s busiest transit hubs has reignited concerns about safety on the city’s public transportation …
Chicago Fire Names Zinckernagel MVP in 2025 Awards
Chicago Fire FC has announced its 2025 Team Award winners, recognizing Philip Zinckernagel as Most Valuable Player, Jack Elliott as …
Maryland’s Coit Eyes Momentum After Historic 41-Point Game
David Coit delivered one of the top-scoring performances in Maryland basketball history in just his fifth game with the program, …
Avalanche Edge Blackhawks 1–0; NHL Sunday Roundup
Cale Makar scored in the second period, and Scott Wedgewood delivered a 22-save shutout as the visiting Colorado Avalanche edged …
Chicago Awards $6M to Support 300 Arts Nonprofits in 2025
More than 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Chicago will receive over $6 million in general operating support through …
Chicago Joins ‘Rockin’ Eve’ With First Central Countdown
For the first time, Chicago will serve as a live broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, producers …
U.S. Flight Cuts Deepen Amid Shutdown Staffing Crisis
U.S. airlines were forced to rapidly overhaul schedules and respond to mounting passenger frustration after the Trump administration ordered nationwide …
Illinois AG Urges Halloween Safety Checks
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging parents and guardians to take extra precautions this Halloween by checking the Illinois …
Chicago Housing Reform Could Unlock Affordability
Chicago continues to struggle with a shortage of affordable housing, and many observers argue that traditional public-sector approaches have failed …
Illinois Faces Washington in Key Big Ten Matchup
The Illinois Fighting Illini and No. 23 Washington Huskies are set to meet Saturday in Seattle for a key Big …
Chicago Mayor Signs Order Protecting Protest Rights
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting residents’ right to protest. Called the …
Chicago Psychologist Honored With National Award
Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Shriners Children’s Chicago, has been honored with a national leadership award from the …