A look at how gas prices in Illinois compare to other statesHere’s how gas prices in Illinois compare to neighboring states. August 05, 2023
Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention — and they have a lot of questionsState legislatures across the country are rushing to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence. August 05, 2023
Landmarks: Kensington, Ivanhoe train stops offer a glimpse back in timeMysteries along the old Illinois Central, now the Metra Electric Line, include stations named after places that no longer exist, like Kensington, and promotional stunts from a century ago as with Ivanhoe. August 05, 2023
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs law to strengthen protections for Illinois temp workersGov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Friday aimed at strengthening legal protections for temporary workers, many of whom advocates say are subjected to low pay and exploitation because of their employment status. August 04, 2023
Officials ordered a Wisconsin brewery to close. Now the owner says it’s payback for supporting liberals.Among the beers the brewery offers are Evers Ale, named for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, and Tammy Shandy, for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. August 04, 2023
Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recessionThe job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. August 04, 2023
United Airlines buys 113 acres in Denver with an eye toward expansionThe carrier plans to use part of the undeveloped agricultural land to expand its pilot-training facility in Denver. August 04, 2023
Tinley Park ice cream parlor marks 70 years of serving cold treats for generations of kids, and a few dogs tooThe Dairy Palace in Tinley Park is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with new features such as a 1972 ice cream truck and old favorites such as fruit flavored soft serve. August 04, 2023
Lollapalooza’s new contract with Chicago could make this year’s fest the biggest ever, and give the city a bigger cutThe new pact gives Lolla 10 more years in Grant Park, but some city officials and residents wanted more transparency before it was inked. August 04, 2023
Bally’s pushes Medinah temporary casino opening to SeptemberBally's is pushing the opening date for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple back another month to September. August 03, 2023
Chicago sues property management firm over alleged ‘rent-to-own’ scheme targeting South Side residentsThe suit alleges the company failed to remit property tax payments to the county, causing some low-income Chicagoans to lose their homes. August 03, 2023
Morton Grove continues plans to build new Metra train station to replace ‘embarrassment’Morton Grove Village Board approved up to $50,000 to tear down the Metra train station and build an updated station. August 03, 2023
An Orland Park book club discussing Portillo’s history gets extra gravy with visit from founder’s sonPortillo’s Restaurants executive Michael Portillo recently joined members of the Orland Park-based Smith Crossing Men’s Book Club to discuss the book “Out of the Dog House” by Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo, Michael's dad. August 03, 2023
Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groupsAfter Ye’s antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas said it had sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end shoes in a responsible way. August 03, 2023
Bud Light parent says US market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost salesBud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash after the brand sent a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in early April. August 03, 2023
Still relegated to the weeds, Chicago cannabis stores gear up for big off-site Lollapalooza sales Chicago cannabis shops are gearing up for the third Lollapalooza music festival where recreational marijuana is legal August 03, 2023
Lollapalooza expected to deliver big weekend for Chicago hotels, even as business travel lagsThe busy summer tourism season has gotten a boost from a series of Soldier Field concerts and mega-events like NASCAR. August 03, 2023
Oak Park leaders move to pursue renovation rather than demolition of historic Village HallThe Village Hall building is prized by many residents in architecturally savvy Oak Park for its striking angular design. August 02, 2023
Children’s Business Fair offers young entrepreneurs chance to ‘bring something to the adults’Emily York, 8, sold her drawings at a Children’s Business Fair in Frankfort and plans another event in Lockport with the help of the mother, Ashley York, who owns Realtopia Real Estate. August 02, 2023
More than 47,000 Illinois residents lose Medicaid as state begins asking recipients to prove eligibilityStates are asking recipients to prove they’re eligible for the program, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started August 02, 2023
Langham hotel reaches $1.2 million settlement over alleged sexual assault by massage therapist The hotel settled a similar case in August 2022, an attorney said August 02, 2023
Terry Savage: Fed makes fast money transfer available to allThe Federal Reserve has created a new and instantaneous money transfer technology that will allow immediate receipt of payments, even over the weekend when the Fed’s current ACH transfer system is closed. August 02, 2023
Homer Glen residents raise concerns on Will County Route 1 expansion: ‘We don’t want more traffic’Will County looks to widen two-lane Route 1 in its 4-mile corridor through Homer Glen, Homer Township and New Lenox Township.. August 02, 2023
James O’Connor Sr., former ComEd CEO and philanthropic leader, diesO'Connor led energy giant Commonwealth Edison for nearly two decades August 01, 2023
Norfolk Southern rethinks how company responds to problems with overheating bearings after train derailmentThe new rules Norfolk Southern issued the following day said that in a situation like that when any damage is noticed on a hot bearing, the railroad will send out a mechanical inspector to look at a car before it is moved. August 01, 2023
South Suburban Airport plans get lift after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bill to find development partnerGov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure to advance a South Suburban Airport, creating an exciting time, said Reggie Greenwood, executive director of the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corp. August 01, 2023
Teamsters say Yellow Corp. is ceasing operations, filing for bankruptcyAn official bankruptcy filing is expected any day for Yellow, after years of financial struggles and growing debt. Its expected liquidation would mark a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide. August 01, 2023
Overstock relaunches Bed Bath & Beyond domain online in USOverstock has officially relaunched the Bed Bath & Beyond domain online in the U.S., after acquiring the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million last month. August 01, 2023
Oak Park has promoted integration for more than 50 years. New challenges have local officials reevaluating their approach.Over the last 50 years, Oak Park has succeeded in transforming itself from a majority-white enclave to a more racially diverse community. But some say new pressures from a lack of affordable housing to sky-high property taxes and lingering racial tensions threaten to undo those gains. August 01, 2023
US News says Rush, Northwestern among top hospitals in the country, amid controversy over ratings systemThe ratings release follows criticism leveled at U.S. News over its ranking systems, which some hospitals say don’t paint an accurate picture of quality. July 31, 2023