Starbucks CEO: Price Hikes Are a Last Resort
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who took the helm in September 2024, told investors on July 29 that raising prices will …
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Chicago Teens Pitch Campaigns to End Gun Violence
Chicago Teens Tackle Gun Violence Through Creative Campaigns More than 50 teenagers from Chicago’s South and West Sides are set …
McMahon’s Clutch Bat Boosts Yankees Over Rays
The New York Yankees are gaining momentum just in time for the trade deadline, following three trades in five days …
Art Institute to Honor Elizabeth Catlett’s Legacy
The Art Institute of Chicago will host a landmark retrospective on acclaimed artist Elizabeth Catlett, titled “A Black Revolutionary Artist …
Vaughn’s Slam Lifts Brewers Past Cubs 9–3
Andrew Vaughn delivered a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs on Tuesday night, leading the Milwaukee Brewers …
Chicago Residents Push Back on Harlem Ave Housing Plan
Residents of Chicago’s Galewood and Montclare neighborhoods are speaking out against a proposed 70-unit public housing project set for construction …
Chicago Sky Sign Guard Sevgi Uzun for Remainder of Season
The Chicago Sky have officially signed free agent guard Sevgi Uzun to a contract through the end of the 2025 …
Chicago Ranked Among Happiest U.S. Cities in 2025 Study
Chicago has been named one of the happiest cities in the United States, coming in at No. 93 in WalletHub’s …
Cuypers Leads Fire to 1-0 Victory Over Red Bulls
Chicago Fire FC earned a narrow 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night at Soldier Field, …
OpenAI May Launch GPT-5 in August
OpenAI is on track to launch its next-generation artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, as early as August, according to a report …
Smoke and Panic as American Airlines Jet Evacuated in Denver
A dramatic evacuation unfolded at Denver International Airport on July 26 when an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced …
Storm Await Diggins’ Return as Road Trip Begins
The Seattle Storm are bracing for the possible return of Skylar Diggins as they begin a three-game road trip Thursday …
USOPC Aligns With Executive Order on Women’s Sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a policy update on July 21, confirming that women’s teams at the …
Kraft Heinz Mulls $20B Split to Revive Growth
Kraft Heinz is considering a sweeping corporate restructuring that could unwind its landmark 2015 merger, as the packaged food giant …
Illinois State Fair Offers Extended Hours, Deals for 2025
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The 2025 Illinois State Fair is making it easier and more affordable for families to enjoy this …
Lynx Surge Past Sky 91–68 Behind Collier’s Dominance
Lynx Overwhelm Sky 91–68 as Collier, McBride Lead the Charge The Minnesota Lynx used a dominant second and third quarter …
Microsoft Bars China-Based Engineers from U.S. Military Aid
Microsoft Ends China-Based Engineering Support for U.S. Military Projects Microsoft has announced that engineers based in China will no longer …
Era Patterson Named Chicago OPSA Director
Era Patterson Appointed to Lead Chicago’s Office of Public Safety Administration On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment …
Phillies Edge Red Sox on Rare Catcher’s Interference Call
Phillies Walk Off Red Sox on Rare Catcher’s Interference The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over the visiting …
CISA Warns of New Exploit Targeting Microsoft SharePoint
Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Servers; CISA Issues Urgent Warning The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an …
New Speed Cameras Activated Near Chicago Schools, Parks
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has begun activating a new wave of automated speed enforcement cameras across the city, …
Jigzibik Project Breaks Ground on 45 Affordable Homes
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined city officials, Indigenous leaders, and housing advocates for the groundbreaking of the Jigzibik affordable housing complex …
Ohtani Returns to Mound as Dodgers Face Twins
Shohei Ohtani is set to continue his measured return to the mound on Monday when the Los Angeles Dodgers open …
Illinois Students Win Big at 2025 SkillsUSA Nationals
Illinois students demonstrated their excellence in skilled trades and career education at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference …
CDC Warns of Rising COVID-19 Cases in Select States
Despite overall low national levels, new CDC data indicates that COVID-19 infections are climbing in multiple regions across the United …
Ice cream makers to drop artificial colors by 2028
A sweeping change is coming to America’s frozen dessert aisle. More than 90% of U.S. ice cream manufacturers, representing the …
Chicago Fire Earns First Point in Atlanta Since 2018
Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC battled to a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night, marking a …