Elmhurst, IL Business and More

Inflation, rising cost of living weigh on the Latinos headed to the polls

Today, vendors along 26th Street $35 for a wholesale box of tomatoes. Two years ago, they reported paying up to $3. For street vendor Rocae Myndéz, that price increase determines whether or not he can keep his doors open. Heading into the midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, residents...

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West Loop's Open Books Shuts for Good, Dumps 60,000 Titles at Half Price

Open Books is closing its West Loop bookstore for good after Sunday, Nov. 8, with every title in the shop marked half off through the final day. The nonprofit says declining foot traffic and rising operating costs forced the decision, ending an 11-year run at 651 W. Lake St. The...

Chicago, IL · 10d

hoodline.com

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Toastique Lands First Chicagoland Shop in Deer Park With $50 Opening-Day Perk

Deer Park is about to get its first taste of avocado toast done gourmet-style. Toastique, an all-day café known for its toast, smoothie bowls and espresso drinks, will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 7 — marking the brand's first location in Illinois and the Chicagoland area. The...

Deer Park, IL · 10d

Attack of the Fanboy

A Chicago man went outside to grab his DoorDash groceries from a robot, and a lawsuit claims a remote operator was watching him live

New class-action lawsuits filed in Cook County, Illinois, allege that food delivery robots from Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics secretly scan people’s faces and hands. The suits claim the robots collect biometric data and share it with artificial intelligence companies without anyone’s permission. As detailed by BroBible , the lawsuits argue the companies violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. The law requires companies to give written notice before collecting biometric data, explain how it will be used, and get explicit permission first, with fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. Both companies deny that their delivery robots collect any biometric information. A spokesperson for Coco Robotics called its lawsuit “frivolous,” while Serve Robotics says its cameras and sensors are used only for navigation. One plaintiff says he never even asked for a robot delivery Mitchell Breidinger, a Chicago resident, claims he ordered groceries through DoorDash in September 2025, and a Coco robot showed up even though he did not request a robot delivery. When he went to grab his groceries, he alleges the robot’s cameras recorded his face, head, and hands, while LiDAR sensors captured the shape of his body parts. Breidinger also claims a remote operator was watching

Chicago, IL · 13d

Secret Chicago

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Chicago Christkindlmarket construction begins at Daley Plaza

Watch the construction of Chicago’s Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza. This video shows the signature wooden huts taking shape beneath the Picasso sculpture.

Illinois Jobs Desk

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Chicago public safety jobs include lifeguarding, school crossing, deputy, security, and 9-1-1 communications

Chicago’s public safety listings in this set range from frontline supervision and community protection to dispatch operations and facility security. The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Lead Lifeguard for aquatics oversight, while Andy Frain Services is hiring school crossing guards focused on student traffic safety. White County Government’s part-time deputy role centers on patrol, enforcement, and court-related documentation, and Secure Community Network has a part-time Office Security Specialist position tied to access control and onsite monitoring. The City of Fort Worth listing is different again, emphasizing 24/7 public safety communications and emergency response coordination.

Poets and Quants

P&Q’s 2026 Best In Class Awards: Northwestern Kellogg, Teaching Quality

A good business school teaches students what they need to know. A great one teaches them how to think when there is no obvious answer. That distinction sits at the center of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and it is exactly why Kellogg is the winner of the Teaching Quality category in this year’s P&Q Best In Class awards.

Evanston, IL · 7d

chicagoagentmagazine.com

Association Executive of the Year: Michelle Mills Clement

Michelle Mills Clement is the CEO of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, one of the nation’s largest local Realtor associations with more than 16,000 members. She brings over two decades of association and nonprofit management experience, having previously served as president and CEO of the Commercial Brokers Association in Seattle and as executive director of NAIOP Washington State Chapter: The Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Mills Clement also serves as chair of the board for the Association Forum — the “association of associations” in Chicago.

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Block Club Chicago

Six Corners Association Dissolving At The End Of The Year

PORTAGE PARK — The Six Corners Association, a nonprofit that has worked to promote the Six Corners business district for more than two decades, will dissolve at the end of the year. Amie Zander, the managing director of the Six Corners Association, said that with so many other neighborhood...

Chicago, IL · 10d

WGN News

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A look inside V. Formusa Foods and its famous giardiniera

It's a Chicago staple on Italian beef, pizza and just about anything else that could use a little kick.

Chicago, IL · 12d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Chicago, IL, Faces a First Time Buyer Crisis as Starter Homes Inventory Shrinks

For many aspiring homeowners, the dream of purchasing a first home can feel increasingly out of reach. A recent analysis by Realtor.com® explores the availability of starter home options across

Chicago, IL · 10d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Johnson Defends Budget Proposal, Says Taxing Corporations Is a ‘Reasonable Expectation’

Mayor Brandon Johnson is fighting for his political life on two fronts. In February, he’ll face voters and up to 15 challengers in his bid for a second term on City Hall’s fifth floor. But before then, he’ll work to sway some of the stiff opposition among City Council members who successfully passed their own version of a budget last year.

southportcorridorchicago.com

Five-Story Development Proposed Near Southport and Irving Park Road With 36 Apartments and Retail

A surface parking lot near Southport Avenue and Irving Park Road could be replaced by a five-story mixed-use development with 36 apartments and new ground-floor retail space. A zoning application has been filed for 1429 W. Irving Park Road, just east of Southport Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Developer Nikola Delic is behind the proposal, with plans designed by MC & Associates.

Chicago, IL · 9d

hoodline.com

Austin Car-Storage Site Gets Green Light for 36-Unit Building on Cicero Avenue

Chicago City Council has approved a proposed residential development at 1745 N. Cicero Ave. in Austin, clearing the way for a five-story building with 36 apartments to rise where a two-story structure and a surface lot used for car storage currently sit near the intersection of N. Cicero Avenue and W. Bloomingdale Avenue.

Yahoo!

Johnson's budget provides big raises along with tax hikes

(The Center Square) – Along with new taxes and tax increases, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $17.6 billion budget proposal for 2027 includes five-figure raises for dozens of city department heads and assistants. Alderman Raymond Lopez called out the pay increases during a Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting...

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Six McHenry County Acres Purchased by American Indian Center in the Woodstock Area

American Indian Center acquires McHenry County property to reconnect Chicago’s Native community with the land. CHICAGO, IL –The American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) has acquired 6 acres in McHenry County, creating a dedicated place where Chicago’s Native community can gather, practice land-based traditions, and host cultural and educational programming. Acquired in August, the property is protected by a conservation easement held by Openlands, ensuring its natural character will be conserved while AIC owns and stewards the land for its community. Located within the boundaries of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, the property includes prairie, oak savanna, and frontage along Nippersink Creek.

Mchenry County, IL · 11d

Hyde Park Herald

Ald. Yancy joins Oglesby Towers tenants in demanding meeting with building owner

Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) joined the Oglesby Towers tenant union Tuesday in calling for TLC Management CEO Stuart Handler to meet with residents, escalating a two-month standoff over utility billing and building conditions. At a news conference outside the 25-story building, 6700 S. Oglesby Ave., in South Shore, Yancy said...

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TheTrucker.com

DOT Consortium expands compliance platform with new return-to-duty and follow-up testing drug and alcohol testing packages

CHICAGO, III. - DOT Consortium, operated by Trucking Hub, is launching return-to-duty and follow-up testing packages, expanding its online platform for managing DOT drug and