Yorkville
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Permit Issued for Eight-Unit Condo Building at 4447 N. Ashland
A construction permit was issued October 30 for a condominium building at 4447 N. Ashland Avenue, on a midblock lot between W. Sunnyside and W. Montrose avenues in Uptown. Chicago YIMBY reports that 4447 Ashland Corp’s permit application began August 20 and lists a project cost of $2.8 million. The site location and the applicant’s earlier plans for the property were described in an April report by Urbanize Chicago.
Daily Northwestern
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Merz Apothecary grows beyond its neighborhood roots
For 151 years, Merz Apothecary has served Chicago customers with products from around the world. The Lincoln Square store has expanded beyond its original pharmacy products to include skin care, cosmetics and fragrances. But Greta Honold, the apothecary’s Communications Director and DePaul Alumna, said focus on the community has remained consistent.
Illinois Jobs Desk
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chicagoagentmagazine.com
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Matt Laricy, Americorp
As a fourth-generation real estate professional and lifelong Chicagoan, Matt Laricy has a deep-rooted perspective on the market that few can match. Raised in the south suburbs, he possesses a strong understanding of the diverse communities that make up both the city and its surrounding suburbs. Matt attended Eastern Illinois University, where he built a solid foundation in business. Currently serving as the managing partner of Americorp and leading the award-winning LARICY Team, Matt has guided clients through every facet of real estate.
columbiachronicle.com
Inflation, rising cost of living weigh on the Latinos headed to the polls
Today, vendors along 26th Street $35 for a wholesale box of tomatoes. Two years ago, they reported paying up to $3. For street vendor Rocae Myndéz, that price increase determines whether or not he can keep his doors open. Heading into the midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, residents...
hoodline.com
West Loop's Open Books Shuts for Good, Dumps 60,000 Titles at Half Price
Open Books is closing its West Loop bookstore for good after Sunday, Nov. 8, with every title in the shop marked half off through the final day. The nonprofit says declining foot traffic and rising operating costs forced the decision, ending an 11-year run at 651 W. Lake St. The...
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Toastique Lands First Chicagoland Shop in Deer Park With $50 Opening-Day Perk
Deer Park is about to get its first taste of avocado toast done gourmet-style. Toastique, an all-day café known for its toast, smoothie bowls and espresso drinks, will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 7 — marking the brand's first location in Illinois and the Chicagoland area. The...
Attack of the Fanboy
A Chicago man went outside to grab his DoorDash groceries from a robot, and a lawsuit claims a remote operator was watching him live
New class-action lawsuits filed in Cook County, Illinois, allege that food delivery robots from Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics secretly scan people’s faces and hands. The suits claim the robots collect biometric data and share it with artificial intelligence companies without anyone’s permission. As detailed by BroBible , the lawsuits argue the companies violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. The law requires companies to give written notice before collecting biometric data, explain how it will be used, and get explicit permission first, with fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. Both companies deny that their delivery robots collect any biometric information. A spokesperson for Coco Robotics called its lawsuit “frivolous,” while Serve Robotics says its cameras and sensors are used only for navigation. One plaintiff says he never even asked for a robot delivery Mitchell Breidinger, a Chicago resident, claims he ordered groceries through DoorDash in September 2025, and a Coco robot showed up even though he did not request a robot delivery. When he went to grab his groceries, he alleges the robot’s cameras recorded his face, head, and hands, while LiDAR sensors captured the shape of his body parts. Breidinger also claims a remote operator was watching
Secret Chicago
Illinois Jobs Desk
Chicago public safety jobs include lifeguarding, school crossing, deputy, security, and 9-1-1 communications
Chicago’s public safety listings in this set range from frontline supervision and community protection to dispatch operations and facility security. The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Lead Lifeguard for aquatics oversight, while Andy Frain Services is hiring school crossing guards focused on student traffic safety. White County Government’s part-time deputy role centers on patrol, enforcement, and court-related documentation, and Secure Community Network has a part-time Office Security Specialist position tied to access control and onsite monitoring. The City of Fort Worth listing is different again, emphasizing 24/7 public safety communications and emergency response coordination.
Poets and Quants
P&Q’s 2026 Best In Class Awards: Northwestern Kellogg, Teaching Quality
A good business school teaches students what they need to know. A great one teaches them how to think when there is no obvious answer. That distinction sits at the center of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and it is exactly why Kellogg is the winner of the Teaching Quality category in this year’s P&Q Best In Class awards.
chicagoagentmagazine.com
Association Executive of the Year: Michelle Mills Clement
Michelle Mills Clement is the CEO of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, one of the nation’s largest local Realtor associations with more than 16,000 members. She brings over two decades of association and nonprofit management experience, having previously served as president and CEO of the Commercial Brokers Association in Seattle and as executive director of NAIOP Washington State Chapter: The Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Mills Clement also serves as chair of the board for the Association Forum — the “association of associations” in Chicago.