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Grit Daily

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Brandy Bell: Where Real Estate Strategy Meets Interior Design

Chicago real estate agent Brandy Bell of Baird & Warner brings 15 years of corporate finance experience to a real estate practice built around seeing beyond a property’s current condition to its potential. She serves buyers, sellers, and investors across greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and is the founder of the interior design studio Welcomed […] The post Brandy Bell: Where Real Estate Strategy Meets Interior Design appeared first on Grit Daily News .

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Former McGee's Tavern Site in Lincoln Park Could Become Five-Story, 20-Unit Building

950 W. Webster Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed Development. The site of the long-shuttered McGee's Tavern & Grille in Lincoln Park could soon be home to a five-story building with 20 apartments and ground-floor retail. The proposal at 950 W. Webster Avenue calls for four affordable units, a pair of divisible storefronts, eight vehicle parking spaces and room for 20 bicycles.

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Axios Chicago

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O'Hare airport terminal upgrades lag behind other major U.S. hubs, study finds

O'Hare is running out of time to modernize its aging terminals as a new DePaul University study warns that further construction delays could worsen congestion and hurt the airport's global standing . Why it matters: O'Hare is the only airport among the nation's busiest that hasn't completed a major terminal overhaul meeting the study's criteria in decades. O'Hare's last qualifying major terminal project was Terminal 5, which opened in 1993. The latest: The study from DePaul's Chaddick Institute warns that Chicago faces a difficult seven years as it tries to modernize its aging terminals while accommodating growing passenger traffic. Context: O'Hare's modernization program calls for new satellite concourses beginning in 2028 and a new Global Terminal in 2033. But researchers warn that construction, rising costs and continued passenger growth could increase congestion and threaten the timeline. By the numbers: Departing planes at O'Hare spent an average of 28 minutes taxiing before takeoff, while arriving planes took nearly 20 minutes to reach their gates, according to the study. Since 2023, outbound taxi times have increased 26%, while inbound times have jumped 41%. Yes, but: City officials have been touting O'Hare's status as the nation's busiest airport, even as the airport struggles

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Bookends & Beginnings calls for help, raises over $52,000 so far

Evanston bookstore Bookends & Beginnings sent out a plea Wednesday evening asking customers to help offset declining sales and foot traffic with contributions or memberships to the store. Contributors had raised more than $52,000 of Friday night, with a goal of $60,000. “I’m stunned,” owner Nina Barrett told the RoundTable...

Evanston, IL · 23h
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5918 Catering & Events Leases Kitchen Space in Hazel Crest

Soul food will soon be prepared out of a storefront in the suburb. Matanky Realty recently carried out the lease for 5918 Catering & Events, coming to 17503 Kedzie Avenue in Hazel Crest. The owners Anthony and Rhonda Williams have been serving the Chicago area at pop-ups and have been looking to prepare their meals out of a brick-and-mortar. Rhonda told What Now Chicago it is too early in the process to announce an opening date right now.

Hazel Crest, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program

The parameters around DuPage County’s proposed first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program were hashed over recently as officials turn their The post Details shared on proposed DuPage County down payment assistance program appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 2d

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Four-Story Development Proposed at 1015 W. Belmont Avenue in Lakeview

Another change could be coming to Belmont Avenue in Lakeview. A proposal for 1015 W. Belmont Avenue would replace an existing low-rise building with a four-story mixed-use development featuring seven apartments and ground-floor retail space. The current building is a narrow, older structure with a pitched roof and a brick...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Paper Transport Runs RNG Trucks for Graphic Packaging

Paper Transport operates eight RNG-powered trucks equipped with Cummins X15N engines on dedicated routes between Chicago and Kalamazoo for Graphic Packaging International. After a year of operation, the partnership is providing information on how alternative fuels can support daily freight transportation while maintaining reliability. U.S. retail diesel prices averaged $6.13...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

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Citadel Securities CEO Peng Zhao Lists Chicago Condo for $6.6 Million

Peng Zhao, the chief executive of Citadel Securities, has listed his Chicago condo for $6.6 million. The condo overlooks Millennium Park. Crain's Chicago Business reported Zhao's listing. Zhao became chief executive of Citadel Securities in 2017 — a role that followed a long run inside the company. According to Citadel Securities, Zhao joined the firm straight out of graduate school in 2006 as a senior quantitative researcher before rising to the top job. The firm's leadership page also notes that Zhao earned his PhD in statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Capitol News Illinois

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Decatur residents, green advocates call on Google to break Broadwing gas deal

The agreement will allow Google to power its data centers using natural gas, with big investment in carbon capture tech.

Decatur, IL · 9h

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Kava Haven Launches at Binny’s Beverage Depot

CHICAGO, IL — November 2026 — Kava Haven, the kava-infused non-alcoholic spirit redefining how people relax and socialize without alcohol, is now available at Binny’s Beverage Depot. The launch marks a meaningful milestone for the Chicago-based brand, expanding its Midwest presence through one of the region’s best-known...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Beyond the Flames: Koppers Fire Investigation Continues as Attorney General Pursues Separate Pollution Case

More than three months after a tank fire sent flames and black smoke above Koppers’ Stickney chemical plant, its cause remains under investigation. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) said the fire was confined to Tank 31, which held about 16,600 gallons of petroleum distillate. The tank remains out of service.

Cicero, IL · 2d

The Center Square

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Analyst: Millionaires tax could hurt state competitiveness amid renewed push

(The Center Square) – As a push for a statewide millionaire tax is being renewed in Chicago ahead of state lawmakers’ fall veto session, one policy analyst says the proposal could impact more than just the state’s wealthiest residents. Earlier this month, more than 80% of voters in the city said they’d support a statewide 3% income tax on individuals who earn more than $1 million a year, which would go toward property tax relief and education funding. On Friday, six Chicago alderman called for a special council meeting to vote on an ordinance that would urge lawmakers to reconsider the tax during their fall veto session, which begins Tuesday. Tax Foundation Vice President of State Tax Policy Katherine Loughead told The Center Square the state’s 38th-place ranking nationally based on tax competitiveness could easily be lower if a millionaires tax were to be imposed. “That would be a pretty big blow to Illinois's index ranking because the flat tax is the one thing that is really helping Illinois stay above the bottom third of states overall,” Loughead said. “I know that folks in Rhode Island, for instance, are concerned. They recently adopted a millionaires tax similar to what Illinois

Chicago, IL · 3h

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Developer John Buck Shops 402-Unit Mila Tower on Michigan Avenue, Again

A 42-story apartment tower overlooking North Michigan Avenue is back on the market, as developer John Buck looks to cash out of Mila, the 402-unit building he has owned for roughly a decade. The move comes as rents across downtown Chicago keep climbing and investors keep writing bigger checks for apartment buildings across the city.

Chicago, IL · 11h

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The Missner Group Begins Renovation of Northbrook Mercedes-Benz Dealership

The Missner Group has started construction on the interior renovation of Autohaus Automotive, Inc., a Mercedes-Benz dealership located in Northbrook, Illinois. The 19,550-square-foot renovation will modernize the dealership’s first-floor customer and employee spaces, including the showroom, customer lounge, vehicle delivery area, sales offices, service offices, and circulation corridors. Additional improvements include upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as the installation of new customer EV charging capabilities.

Northbrook, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Portillo's to close up to 9 ‘underperforming restaurants,' company announces

Iconic Chicago hot dog and Italian beef chain Portillo's will close a "select group of underperforming locations," the company announced during a third-quarter earnings call Thursday. The update came as the company said its results were "ahead" of expectations. “Our strategy is centered on running great restaurants, leveraging integrated marketing...

Chicago, IL · 4d

WGN News

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Chicago candy factory shutting down

The closure will result in more than 100 layoffs.

Chicago, IL · 3d

NBC Chicago

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Popular kids store The Children's Place, once a mall staple, files for bankruptcy protection

The Children's Place, the 60-year-old kids clothing retailer once found in malls across the country, has filed for bankruptcy protection, with some stores expected to close. The company, which also owns the Gymboree brand, filed for Chapter 11 on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey. As part of the process, the company said it's pursuing a sale of the brand "with the goal of continuing to serve families under new ownership."

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 3d