Work in progress: Some former corporate campuses are finding new life as warehouses, logistics parksMany companies no longer see well-manicured suburban headquarters campuses as necessary July 02, 2023
NASCAR Chicago Street Race: What to know about the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course around the cityHere’s what to know about the NASCAR Chicago Street Race — including the course map, road closures and how to watch (or avoid) it all. July 01, 2023
Local officials call Supreme Court ruling ‘dangerous precedent’ for LGBTQ rights, vow to defend Illinois protectionsReactions rang out from local officials and LGBTQ community members, though it is not immediately clear how the court’s 6-3 decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis could affect antidiscrimination protections in place in Illinois. June 30, 2023
Apple becomes first publicly traded company to top $3 trillion valuationThe company co-founded by Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs had briefly eclipsed a $3 trillion market value on back-to-back days in January 2022, but couldn’t hold on by the time the market closed. June 30, 2023
City appeals to block scrap shredder from opening on Southeast Side after judge rules permit should be allowedEven President Biden has weighed in on the controversial plans for the Southside Recycling plant. June 30, 2023
Former Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman lists Buffalo Grove home for $775,000Forman and his wife bought the home in 2003. June 30, 2023
Deadly germ behind infant formula shortage joins CDC watchlistA group that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agreed to add infections caused by cronobacter to the list of serious conditions reported to the agency. June 30, 2023
Divvy bikes hit the streets of Chicago 10 years ago. The decade has been filled with changes and challenges.Over the last decade, Divvy has in many ways become part of the fabric of Chicago, but it's also faced many challenges. June 30, 2023
After nearly a year of planning, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is here. Will it rev up the city’s economy as promised?For hotels, restaurants, museums and retailers near the 2.2-mile route, there is a mix of optimism and angst over how the first street race in NASCAR’s 75-year history will play out, beyond creating an unusual downtown traffic jam. June 30, 2023
Real Estate Matters: Reader says children should feel sorry for their parents rather than complain about a bad real estate dealNot every financial decision is good — and sometimes there are valid reasons for not wringing every last dollar out of a deal. June 29, 2023
Ahead of July 4 travel weekend, cancellations ease at O’Hare after days of challengesO'Hare has had days of widespread cancellations in Chicago led by United Airlines. June 29, 2023
Gig drivers for Walmart say they’re forced to compete against bots for deliveries Drivers who make deliveries out of the company’s Bedford Park, Cicero and Forest Park locations allege scammers have used bots to hoard orders. June 29, 2023
Saying strike is ‘imminent,’ UPS gets a Friday deadline from union to come up with a better contractThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters walked away from negotiations Wednesday, demanding that UPS give its “last, best, and final offer” no later than June 30. June 29, 2023
Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO’s job since Ohio derailment"I need all 20,000 voices at Norfolk Southern pushing for safety. And that’s what you’re going to see," CEO Alan Shaw said. June 29, 2023
Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worseTravelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend. June 28, 2023
Cook County aims to restart small business grant program it halted after a white business owner suedThe county also advanced a plan to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave, as well as settlements to two men who were wrongly convicted. June 28, 2023
Terry Savage: Beware the Medicare observation trapIf you stay healthy, the lower Medicare Advantage premiums save you money. However, they also come with restrictions on access to in-network physicians and testing services. June 28, 2023
Aurora approves plans for new $360 million Hollywood CasinoThe development will include a casino with about 900 slot machines and 50 live table games - including a baccarat room and a poker room - a Barstool Sportsbook, a 220-room hotel, a full-service spa, several bars and restaurants, about a 10,000-square-foot event center, and an open, outside entertainment area. June 28, 2023
Kennedy chaos, Lake Shore snarls: How Chicago construction will affect traffic this summerDrivers in Chicago and the suburbs this summer can expect snarled traffic on the Kennedy Expressway, closures around Grant Park and more. June 28, 2023
How to make the most out of a summer internshipAs young adults begin their summer internships, what are some things they should do during these internships to increase their chances of being hired for a full-time position at the end of the experience? June 28, 2023