Delta Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast as Fuel Costs Surge
Delta Air Lines has sharply reduced its 2026 earnings outlook as surging jet fuel prices, driven by the ongoing war …
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Messi, Suarez Lead Inter Miami to 4-0 Win Over D.C. United
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez each scored twice as Inter Miami cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over D.C. United …
Chicago’s Bellwether Opens as First LaSalle Conversion
Chicago has reached a major milestone in its effort to transform underused downtown office buildings into residential communities. On September …
Chicago ranks among top vegan-friendly cities
Chicago has been ranked among the 15 best U.S. cities for vegans and vegetarians in a new WalletHub study released …
High fuel costs may reshape American Airlines plans
American Airlines could reconsider its future capacity plans if elevated fuel prices persist, CEO Robert Isom said, even as strong …
Amazon Prime refunds expanded to as much as $200
More Amazon Prime customers will qualify for automatic refunds under a revised settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, with the …
Chicago Fed Focuses on Banking and Housing
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is focusing on two major economic issues this September, with events addressing the challenges …
Chicago Mayor, Council Clash Over Budget Oversight
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of the City Council are heading into a contentious budget season as disagreements intensify …
FDA Approves Revolution Medicines Pancreatic Cancer Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Revolution Medicines’ targeted cancer drug Rasonque for certain adults with metastatic pancreatic …
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Hits 27 States
U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico that has sickened 345 …
‘Other Washingtons’ Unveiled in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and artist Amanda Williams on Aug. 6 …
Lollapalooza 2026 Made History in Grant Park
Lollapalooza 2026 concluded its four-day run at Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 2, after bringing more than 170 musical acts …
Illinois Election Board Pushes Back on DOJ
The Illinois State Board of Elections has told the U.S. Department of Justice that the state complies with federal voter-registration …
FIFA Seeks Support for $20 Billion Venture
FIFA is seeking approval from its 211 member associations to establish a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion and …
Belugas Moved to Chicago Amid Euthanasia Risk
Thirty beluga whales housed at the shuttered Marineland Canada faced a serious threat of euthanasia before an emergency relocation effort …
July Heat Deaths Reach Decade High in Cook County
Six people have died from heat-related causes in Cook County this July, making it the area’s deadliest month for extreme …
Apple Expands U.S. Chip Deal With Broadcom
Apple will purchase more than $30 billion in chips from Broadcom under a multi-year supply agreement that runs through 2031, …
Contreras Added to AL All-Star Roster
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has been added to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game, …
Taste of Chicago Returns to Grant Park
Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park from July 8 to 12, bringing the city’s signature food and music …
Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05
Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, while …
South Side marks Juneteenth with major events
Chicago’s South Side became the focal point of one of the city’s busiest cultural weekends as Juneteenth celebrations coincided with …
Cubs erupt early to clinch series over Rockies
The Chicago Cubs used a dominant second inning and strong pitching from Javier Assad to defeat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 …
Illinois bill opens beauty career apprenticeships
Illinois could soon expand career pathways for barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and hair braiders through a new apprenticeship-based licensing system. …
Consumer confidence slips as inflation bites
Americans are becoming more cautious with their spending as inflation and elevated fuel prices continue to pressure household budgets, even …
White Sox beat Twins to win fifth home series
The Chicago White Sox continued their strong run at home Thursday afternoon, defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-2 behind another impressive …
Pritzker criticizes Johnson over Bears stadium
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on May 27 over the administration’s handling of efforts to …
Chicago violence renews debate over public safety
Chicago experienced a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend as multiple shootings, large public disturbances, and property damage incidents renewed …
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