NICTD says train service likely to resume east of Gary in early 2024South Shore Line passengers could begin riding trains instead of buses between Michigan City and Gary early next year, the railroad’s top executive said Monday. July 24, 2023
Report shows program to increase Metra, Pace cost parity in south, southwest suburbs met some goalsA new assessment shows that Fair Transit South Cook, meant to boost Metra and Pace Bus ridership in the south and southwest suburbs, met some of its goals, although initial gains have fallen off. July 24, 2023
Olympic gold medalist, WNBA star Jewell Loyd and brother Jarryd, Niles West alums, open smoothie shop in SkokiePro basketball player Jewell Loyd and her brother Jarryd Loyd, a former pro basketball player, have opened a Smoothie King shop in Skokie. They grew up in Lincolnwood. July 24, 2023
A ‘she-cession’ no more: After COVID dip, women’s employment hits all-time highMuch of the gain reflects a boom in jobs traditionally held by women, including nursing and teaching July 24, 2023
‘We’re on the front lines of gentrification’: Beverly tenants protest mass eviction in six-building complexAn informal coalition is demanding good faith negotiations between the property owner and tenants July 24, 2023
Illinois saw cooler spring housing market as inventory remained tight and mortgage rates highClosed home sales in Chicago were down around 25% in June compared with the same time last year, according to Illinois Realtors. July 24, 2023
I-55 toll lane expansion no sure thing despite taking a step forward in SpringfieldExpanding Interstate 55 with toll lanes is an idea that has bounced around for years and remains highly uncertain amid disagreements between organized labor and environmental interests. July 24, 2023
WTTW’s Phil Ponce downsizes to $527,500 Northbrook home steeped in artistic historyThe Ponces’ new house was sold to them by the Morrison-Shearer Foundation. July 23, 2023
Former Bears defensive end Robert Quinn sells Lake Forest home for $2.4MQuinn and his wife listed the home in April July 23, 2023
Fatal rabbit virus reaches Illinois, killing two unvaccinated rabbits at Lakeview bunny cuddling businessA North Center woman said her pet rabbit was exposed to RHDV2 while boarded at Cuddle Bunny in Lakeview, where two unvaccinated rabbits died earlier this month after contracting the virus. July 22, 2023
Stretch of the CTA Blue Line to close this summer and fall for work to remove slow zonesThe Forest Park branch of the Blue Line hasn't had major improvements since it opened in 1958 July 21, 2023
Migrants are leaving Chicago shelters with the help of rental assistance. Some landlords are skeptical, others step in to helpFinding landlords willing to rent to the thousands of migrants living in Chicago shelters is challenging, advocates say, but rental assistance programs are helping some to afford homes. July 21, 2023
Allegations of unfair labor practices at Howard Brown Health have merit, labor relations board office findsThe findings come more than six months after the health center laid off workers. July 20, 2023
Home sales in June fell to the slowest pace since January with near-historic low inventory for saleSales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in June to the slowest pace since January. July 20, 2023
El Milagro settles over labor board allegationsUnder the terms of the settlement, the tortilla maker must post notices at five Chicago locations informing workers of their labor rights. July 20, 2023
Abbott’s COVID-19 test sales dive by nearly 90%North suburban-based Abbott makes the once popular rapid, at-home COVID-19 test BinaxNOW. July 20, 2023
Congress Theater rehab gets boost as City Council OKs up to $27 million tax subsidyIt was one of Chicago's original movie palaces but later became a popular live music venue. July 20, 2023
Oak Park Village Hall could be demolished despite historic statusOak Park residents take historic preservation seriously, but trustees and officers say the building has become too stuck in the past. July 20, 2023
Progressive aldermen push to boost minimum wages for tipped workers, expand mandated paid leaveProposal would end lower minimum wage for tipped workers such as servers at restaurants, bartenders and bellhops. July 19, 2023
Rivian to open first Chicago showroom in September, giving customers and the EV-curious a chance to kick the tiresChicago will be the fifth out of a planned 10 showrooms to open across the U.S. this year and will be open at least 18 months, according to a Rivian spokesperson. July 19, 2023