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Rush University and Endeavor Health announce planned merger
In a major shakeup to the medical world of Chicago, two hospital giants, Rush University Medical Center and Endeavor Health, have announced plans to merge operations in a move that sends shockwaves through the city’s healthcare landscape. In a press release from the hospitals, Rush University System for Health...
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Lee & Associates report: Chicago industrial market sees demand surge
Chicagoland’s industrial market remained robust in the third quarter, with DHL and Hyundai Motor Company contributing to a wave of leasing activity totaling 16.6 million square feet, up 2 million from the prior quarter. That’s one of the key takeaways from the Q3 2026 Chicago Industrial Market Report released...
franchiseherald.com
Hooters Closes River North Flagship After 35 Years as Post-Bankruptcy Contraction Reaches Chicago
The marquee outside 660 N. Wells St. in Chicago's River North had a message for the neighborhood: "THANK YOU FOR 35 YEARS." Then the doors closed. Hooters has permanently shuttered its longtime River North location, Axios Chicago reported this week, ending one of the longest-running Hooters in the Midwest. The chain cited neighborhood development and changes in River North as the reason. Other Chicago-area locations remain open, according to NBC Chicago.
Block Club Chicago
Street Vendors Rally For More Protections In Proposed Ordinance: ‘Being A Worker Is Not A Crime’
DOWNTOWN — Street vendors and food workers from Chicago and across the country rallied in front of the Haymarket Memorial on Monday, calling on city officials to pass an ordinance that would ease some regulations that make it hard for street vendors to earn a living. Demonstrators chanted in...
DMR News
Real Estate Broker in Northbrook, Chicago and Suburbs Winfield Cohen Publishes a Rightsizing Roadmap
For a homeowner who has spent twenty, thirty or forty years in the same house, deciding to move is rarely just another real estate transaction. It can mean sorting through decades of belongings, determining what furniture will fit in a smaller home, comparing a condominium with a ranch or townhome, weighing proximity to family against […]
evanstonroundtable.com
Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback
With the proposed 2027 city budget circling back to the City Council for a public hearing Monday, officials are receiving their strongest feedback on the tax and fee hikes they have proposed to close a $6 million deficit. A small group of residents — some seasoned budget watchers, though —...
illustrarch.com
Google Unveils New Renderings for Chicago’s Thompson Center Overhaul
Google has released a fresh batch of renderings for its redevelopment of Chicago’s Thompson Center, offering the clearest look yet at how the tech giant intends to turn the once-endangered Loop landmark into offices, retail and public gathering space. The images were shared on September 16, 2026, alongside details of new artwork planned for the building’s atrium and plaza.
WGN News
Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson’s proposed corporate head tax
Chicago city leaders began intense budget negotiations on Monday, facing significant opposition from alders regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed equitable employer tax and overall spending plan.
uptownupdate.com
End of a (Drug) Era
If you haven't seen it, the "outdoor patio" in front of Gigio's is gone. The structure was illegal under the City's ordinances and got significantly worse when the owners blocked all ability to view behind the structure. The tarps were eventually removed when neighbors complained, but the area in and around the structure became a center of drug sales and illicit activity in the neighborhood.
TripJaunt
Magnificent Mile Gains Fresh Retail Momentum
Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue corridor continues to draw new retailers and investment as the Magnificent Mile builds on recent leasing activity. The mile-long stretch has welcomed several openings this year while additional brands prepare to arrive in the months ahead. Data from local brokerage records show vacancy rates easing amid more than $250 million in
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Going ‘Nuts’ For Chicago: The story of “Nuts on Clark”
What started as a simple idea in a small shop down the street from an iconic sports venue has now become a four-decade Chicago institution. “Nuts on Clark” has a great reputation in the city for quality nuts, popcorn and candy. It’s a creation of the Kenney family – native Chicagoans who had the idea for a snack shop which they made a reality in 1979.
chicagocrusader.com
Living Fresh Market marks five years of growth
MelodyWinstonturnedanunexpectedchallengeintoamodelforcommunity-centeredgroceryretailBy Sharon Fountain, Managing Editor. Five years after unexpectedly entering the grocery business, Melody Winston is preparing to celebrate a milestone that once seemed far from certain: the fifth anniversary of Living Fresh Market in Forest Park. Now, she says the company is pursuing expansion into Maywood and Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood.
Yahoo!
Genre bookstores are having a moment — especially in Chicago
This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Independent bookstores are proving that niche may be a standout strategy. From romance to science fiction, genre-specific shops are turning specialized interests into retail opportunities. Overall, the number...
NBC Chicago
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases
With fall festivities in full swing across the Chicago area, a popular suburban pumpkin farm is reminding the public it remains open, even while its petting zoo stays closed "out of an abundance of caution" over a potential link to several recently confirmed E. coli cases. Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm, in...
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Ogletree Deakins Expands Chicago Office With Three Attorneys, Including Shareholder Christina Wernick
CHICAGO, IL—Ogletree Deakins welcomed three attorneys from Laner Muchin Ltd. to the firm’s Chicago office: Christina Wernick as a shareholder, Megan Wilkes as of counsel, and Emily Chramiec as an associate. Christina Wernick is a labor and employment attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience whose...
Illinois Jobs Desk
Chicago accounting and finance jobs: clerk, payroll, reporting, assistant, and tax roles
Chicago’s accounting and finance openings in this set range from clerical support to senior leadership, with employers including CFS, Alpha Baking Co., World’s Finest Chocolate, Jepsen Investments, and Intuit. The roles differ in scope and setting: some focus on day-to-day accounts payable, receivable, and recordkeeping; others center on payroll administration in a unionized manufacturing environment or on financial reporting, consolidation, and audit coordination. One listing is a bilingual, temporary-to-hire assistant role on Chicago’s near west side, while Intuit’s part-time tax position is retail-facing and requires in-person customer work.