Illinois

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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,…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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