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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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Block Club Chicago

Former McGee’s Tavern Site Could Become 5-Story Apartment Building

LINCOLN PARK — The former home of one of Lincoln Park’s best-known late-night sports bars could soon be home to 20 households under a developer’s proposal for a five-story mixed-use building. The proposal for 950 W. Webster Ave., the former site of McGee’s Tavern & Grille, calls...

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NBC Chicago

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

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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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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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 […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

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.

oakpark.com

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

realtytimes.com

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...

Chicago, IL · 4d

canarymedia.com

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 · 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.

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

Literary Portals: Chicago’s Indie Bookstore Renaissance Is Built Through Community

Once a month in Evanston, women flock to a little storefront on Main Street for “Hot Moms Night.” The space isn’t a bar or a nightclub, it’s a bookstore. These moms are there to have a drink, listen to good music and talk about books. Betsy...

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The Hill

Fed’s Goolsbee says data center buildout ‘overheating’ economy

Austan Goolsbee, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said Monday that the data center buildout is “overheating” the economy and putting upward pressure on prices. “Now this stuff with the AI data center buildout is, to my eye, starting to look more just like old-fashioned demand overheating,” Goolsbee told Subrina Hudson of…