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Suburban cleaning company named first Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro

Co-owners Andre and Carol Kazimierski and PNC Bank’s Sherry Jursa discuss Sophia’s Cleaning Service, its family legacy and community work, and its recognition as the first Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro of 2026.

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WGN News

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held to celebrate launch of Amazon Prime Air drones in south suburbs

Amazon launched its drone delivery service in several Illinois suburbs, including Markham, following a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Markham, IL · 2d

Yahoo!

Chicago program helps people transition from prison to solar jobs

Inside a brick building on Chicago's West Side — once part of a sprawling Sears Roebuck campus — is an adult transitional center, or halfway house, that's home to 250 men completing sentences for criminal convictions and preparing to reenter society. Just down the hallway from their living...

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Trending this week: Portillo’s to shutter five to nine restaurants outside Chicago

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Portillo’s to shutter five to nine restaurants outside Chicago.” Portillo’s plans to close a "mid- to high-single digit" number of underperforming restaurants outside Chicago, mostly in the fourth quarter, as part of a turnaround plan. The company did not say which restaurants are scheduled to close or where specifically.

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Opinion: The company you keep is latest controversy in 45th Ward

That’s how the topsy-turvy dynamics of the 45th Ward have been described by aldermen, committeemen and journalists in the past 25 years. It seems anything can blow up, at any time, into a “controversy.” Sometimes it’s an ex-alderman parking his boat on a city street, sometimes a politico using language out of “The Sopranos” when referring to women, and sometimes it’s the company you keep.

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Capitol News Illinois

Peoples Gas customers to see $56 back in November bill credits

Customers will receive additional $42 credits in 2027 and 2028.

fooddive.com

Ferrara to shutter Chicago plant, lay off more than 150 workers

Nerds maker Ferrara said it will close a Chicago manufacturing plant next April as the sweets maker navigates tough market conditions and rethinks its "long-term innovation roadmap.”. An estimated 154 workers will be impacted by the closure of the 31st Street plant, according to a WARN notice filed in Illinois....

southportcorridorchicago.com

Then and Now: 110-Year-Old Wrigleyville Apartment Building Replaced by Four Condos on Grace Street

A century-old brick apartment building just northwest of Wrigley Field has been demolished to make way for four new luxury condominiums at 1230–1234 W. Grace Street in Wrigleyville. Here’s a look at what stood on the site—and what is coming next. Before: The Original Grace Street Building.

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Tesla Says Chicago’s First 50 Semis Are on Their Way

Tesla says Chicago’s first 50 Semi trucks are on their way for delivery, putting a number behind the electric truck’s arrival in the region just a day after the company announced a new local charging site. “Hello Windy City,” the Tesla Semi account wrote on X on November...

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DMR News

Kimberley Saccomonto Expands Residential Real Estate Services Across Chicago, Illinois and Southwest Florida

Kimberley Saccomonto serves buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating families throughout Chicago, Illinois, and Southwest Florida. As a Nationally Recognized Realtor, Top 5% Producer, and PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) and e-PRO Certified professional, she provides personalized guidance backed by market knowledge and a client focused approach. Licensed in both Illinois and Florida, she assists clients with […]

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Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Diversion to Chicago O’Hare After Bathroom Tap Springs a Leak

A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Detroit made an emergency landing at Chicago O’Hare on Wednesday afternoon after the tap in the forward lavatory of the Airbus A321neo sprung a leak, spraying so much water that even the passenger cabin started to flood. Flight Details. Operator. Frontier Airlines.

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Transportation Today News

OmniTRAX announces new tenants for City of Blue Island Commercial Center

OmniTRAX, the rail and real estate affiliate of the Broe Group, has recently signed new tenants at the City of Blue Island Commercial Center. The center is located in Blue Island, a Chicago suburb, and is the area’s newest and largest multi-modal logistics hub. “Blue Island’s strategic location has been a key reason customers come […] The post OmniTRAX announces new tenants for City of Blue Island Commercial Center appeared first on Transportation Today .

Blue Island, IL · 2d

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Wacker Drive Tower Sells at 75% Discount as Loop Bets on Google's Arrival

James R. Thompson Center — Planned Google Midwest Headquarters. A landmark 41-story office tower at 121 W. Wacker Drive has sold at a 75% discount, becoming the latest downtown Chicago building to change hands for a fraction of its former value. The tower hit the market after its owner and lender sought a path forward, part of a broader reckoning playing out across the Loop's office sector.

Yahoo!

Levi's Opens New Flagship Store in Chicago: Get a Closer Look

Levi's just opened its new flagship store on Chicago's Michigan Avenue, which promises to be the best retail destination for the brand as well as a creative hub for the city. To celebrate the launch of the new flagship store, Levi's parent company, Levi Strauss & Co., took over the city of Chicago with a series of events featuring local business owners and artists. They also commemorated the launch with new artwork from contemporary artist Hebru Brantley, who painted an extensive mural on the side of the building.

CNBC

American Airlines brings fresh food back to NY-Chicago first class for first time since 2019

American Airlines said it plans to offer fresh food on flights between New York and Chicago. It's the first time in about seven years that the options are available, a spokeswoman said. The additions are part of American's push to win over more premium customers after falling behind United Airlines...

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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 · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report

The share of property taxes collected by Cook County and then claimed by Chicago’s tax increment finance districts increased by just 2.1% in 2025, the smallest increase in five years, according to a report by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. In all, $1.62 billion poured into the city’s 108...

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Charm Bar Owner Creating Second Space for Custom Jewelry Options

The team is moving to a new neighborhood to sell specially crafted jewelry. Following the success of her Logan Square location, Charm Bar owner Ana Maria Espinosa is bringing a second boutique to Lakeview. She is not yet announcing an address, but from Charm Bar’s social media posts the new location’s grand opening will be sometime later this year.