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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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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....

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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.

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whatnow.com

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.

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Byline Bank Deepens Community Impact Across Oak Park and River Forest

At Byline Bank, community involvement goes beyond banking. Through charitable investments, volunteer service, and leadership in local organizations, Byline remains committed to strengthening the communities it serves. During the reporting period covering Q3 and Q4 2025 and Q1 and Q2 2026, Byline Bank provided more than $51,000 in grants and...

Oak Park, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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...

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How to Pick the Right Chicago Neighborhood for Your Job and Lifestyle

Chicago is one of the easiest big cities to get wrong when you're choosing where to live, not because the neighborhoods are confusing, but because downtown Chicago isn't one job market. It's several, stacked on top of each other in different pockets. A nurse working rotating shifts at Northwestern Memorial...

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Chicago program helps people transition from prison to solar jobs

Safer Foundation is using funding from Illinois clean energy laws to give formerly incarcerated people the training and support they need to enter the workforce. 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.

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WBEZ

Amazon drone delivery center in Markham set for takeoff

Amazon cut the ribbon on its new drone delivery center in Markham Tuesday afternoon. Drone deliveries are set to begin “this fall” from the new center at 2201 W. 159th St., according to the company. In August, Amazon announced it was expanding its airborne shipping to suburban areas...

Markham, IL · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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Illinois Delays Hemp THC Ban For 250 Businesses That Sued Over It

CHICAGO — Illinois officials have agreed to temporarily hold off on enforcing the state’s sweeping new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products against roughly 250 businesses involved in a lawsuit challenging the law. The agreement gives businesses more time as they fight the Illinois Hemp Act, which was scheduled...

Illinois · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Texas · 3d

CBS Chicago

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UPS Store in Bridgeport shuts down with dozens of packages still inside

For more than a week, some Bridgeport residents have visited their UPS Store to find the doors locked, with dozens of packages inside and no way to get them.

electrek.co

Tesla confirms rare new delivery of 50 Semi electric trucks in Chicago

Tesla has confirmed a new batch of Tesla Semi deliveries, with its official Semi account saying today that “Chicago’s first 50 Semis” are on their way to the city. It’s a rare data point. Tesla doesn’t disclose Semi deliveries, and it claims its new Nevada factory can build 50,000 of them a year.

Chicago, IL · 1d

rejournals.com

Chicago’s multifamily sector continues to flex its strength

Chicago’s multifamily market continued to demonstrate strength during the third quarter of 2026, with rents climbing across the city and landlords finding less reason to offer concessions to attract tenants, according to a new report from Cross Street. Average effective rents across the city rose 4.3% year over year...

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WGN News

Hopewell Brewing, other Illinois businesses face significant losses as new hemp law looms

Businesses in Illinois, including Hopewell Brewing Company, are facing significant financial impacts as the Illinois Hemp Act is set to ban the sale of hemp-based, THC-infused beverages at most retail locations starting November 12.

Illinois · 3d

newcity.com