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Chicago candy factory shutting down

The closure will result in more than 100 layoffs.

Chicago, IL · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Step Inside This Illinois Toy And Collectibles Shop Where Old Lunchboxes And Action Figures Bring Your Childhood Right Back

“May the toys be with you.” That’s the cheerful sign-off one Illinois collectibles shop uses whenever it thanks a customer for stopping by. I love that line, because it tells you exactly what kind of happy, slightly obsessed place this is. Its shelves hold Star Wars figures, Marvel Legends, Transformers, Funko Pops, model kits, and stacks of comics.

Wheaton, IL · 2d
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ABC 7 Chicago

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Suburban homeowners accuse contractor of taking deposits, leaving jobs unfinished

Several suburban homeowners are speaking out against a local contractor, accusing him of taking deposits for home improvement projects and either leaving the work unfinished or never starting the jobs at all.

Naperville, IL · 7h

Forest Park Review

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Property transfers for September 2026

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from September 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.

Cook County, IL · 15h
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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 · 2d

WGN News

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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

nrn.com

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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.

Chicago, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Likely source of E. coli cases linked to popular suburban pumpkin farm identified

A baby goat was identified as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak linked to a popular suburban farm that sickened at least seven people, health department officials said on Tuesday. Results of advanced DNA testing as part of an investigation by the Will County Health Department found a...

Will County, IL · 2d

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 · 1d

southportcorridorchicago.com

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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.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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NAI Hiffman closes sale of 30,000-square-foot office/flex building in Woodridge

NAI Hiffman brokered the sale of a 30,000-square-foot office/flex building at 9026 Heritage Parkway in Woodridge, Illinois, to GlitterStarz Inc., a provider of custom cheerleading and dance apparel. NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Aubrey Englund represented GlitterStarz in the acquisition, while NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Adam Johnson and Vice...

Woodridge, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Wheeling Apartment Complex Sells for $63 Million as Suburban Rents Keep Climbing

Foxboro Apartments, a sprawling residential complex at 470 Foxboro Drive in Wheeling, has sold for roughly $63 million, the latest sign that suburban Chicago's apartment market keeps drawing investor interest even as new construction lags behind demand. The nine-building property has spent the past several years quietly undergoing renovations, and now it's changed hands again in a deal that underscores just how tight the Chicago suburbs' rental market has become.

Wheeling, IL · 1d

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Old Lakeview Parking Garage Reborn as Apartments Sells for $31 Million

A 1920s parking garage turned apartment building in Lakeview has sold for $31 million, the latest sign of just how hot Chicago's adaptive-reuse apartment market has become. The Medallion, at 3121 N. Broadway, now holds 72 units, a rooftop deck and a ground-floor Intelligentsia Coffee where cars once rolled in for a tune-up.

Chicago, IL · 2d

The Cool Down

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3 tornadoes leave Illinois homeowners weighing generators against battery backups

"Don't just put it in there and assume everything's fine."

North Aurora, IL · 15h

fox32chicago.com

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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.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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

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Logan Square Senior's Tax Bill Doubles to $27,411, Fears Losing Home in Years

Cook County Assessor's Office — Site of Property Assessment Appeal. Randy Temple has lived in his Logan Square two-flat since 1992, when he paid about $100,000 for it. Now, approaching 80 years old, he says his property tax bill has climbed so high that he figures he can only afford to stay in the home for another two or three years.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Axios Chicago

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Chicago developers pitch new Bears stadium sites as Illinois weighs tax incentives

Chicago developers are making a renewed push to keep the Bears in the city , unveiling ambitious stadium plans as state lawmakers consider tax incentives to keep the team in Illinois. The latest: Capri Investment Group, alongside GRIT Chicago, introduced a $10 billion plan on Thursday to transform the former Michael Reese Hospital site in Bronzeville into a 75,000-seat domed stadium. The project would include housing, hotels, parks and entertainment venues. The developers are even offering to buy the Bears' Arlington Heights property to help persuade the team to reconsider Chicago. Context: The Bears spent years pursuing Arlington Heights before turning their attention to Hammond, Indiana , amid disagreements over property taxes. Now, as Springfield considers a potential stadium financing package, Chicago developers want another shot. A rendering of the newly proposed stadium on the former Michael Reese site in Bronzeville. Rendering: Courtesy of Inference The big picture: At least three proposals for new stadiums have surfaced within city limits, all on the South Side. Zoom in: Related Midwest is pitching the former South Works steel mill site near 87th Street and Lake Michigan, where a quantum computing campus and new hospital are already in development. Related Midwest president Curt

Chicago, IL · 16h