June 2021

New York, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Resonance Consultancy today announced America's Top 100 Best Performing Cities in its annual America's Best Cities report. A leading advisor on real estate, economic development and place…

This story originally appeared on LX.com To members of the LGBTQ community, it may seem that there is no place for them in the world of faith and religion, especially in Christianity. When you are a queer person of…

Chicago-based United Airlines orders 270 new Boeing and Airbus jets for its fleet, and largest order in airline history is first step in investment process expected to create more than 25,000 new jobs, including up to 3,000 in…

For the first time in more than two decades, the state of Illinois has received a bond rating upgrade from Moody's Investor Service, with Governor JB Pritzker hailing the move as an endorsement of "strong and responsible…

Stay July 4 and 5 at the colorful Saguaro Scottsdale in Old Town Scottsdale and pay $ 100 a night (use code SUMMER21). By booking on its website, you will benefit from welcome margaritas and late check-out. Skip the rental car in favor of…

Now that the city's campaign to immunize highly vulnerable communities is over, what progress has been made in reducing the immunization gap between Protect Chicago Plus community areas and the city average? An analysis by the Weekly shows…

(The Center Square) - The largest merger of two railroads in two decades will result in increased freight train traffic across Illinois. A former transport official wants a thorough review to be done on how this will affect…

Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry made headlines for more than just qualifying for the Tokyo Games over the weekend and took to Twitter to respond to the scrutiny of her podium. At the Olympic track and field trials in the…

CHICAGO - A Norwood Park East man stabbed an apparent acquaintance two dozen times in front of horrified onlookers outside a Northwest Side fast food outlet, prosecutors told a Cook County judge on Sunday.Prosecutors have…

Across the cycle, President John Lonski has spoken about inflation issues and the impact of the biggest increase in consumer spending in decades. It's a big week for the US economy with multiple reports on jobs, earnings for major…

A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is expected to expire on July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by one month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

There is nothing like bribing your constituents with other people's money or with the Fed's printing press. The Fed has extended its mandate. Political partisanship reigns today, effective policies have been stopped /…

A few men from Wisconsin joined the Proud Boys with the intention of finding a brotherhood, similar to the one they experienced in the military. What they found was different, say USA TODAY-Wisconsin that "the group is a den of racism and…

The Chicago area could be a wetland this weekend. Saturdays were generally cloudy, refreshing, hot and humid, with showers expected to reach their highest temperatures in the late 1980s. From afternoon to night, Chicago could see the…

HONOLULU - Hawaii will drop its COVID-19 testing and quarantine rules for fully vaccinated domestic travelers in two weeks.Governor David Ige said on Thursday the state would drop current COVID-19 travel restrictions for vaccinated…

Miller Lite and Equality Federation announce the “Open & Proud” program, an initiative that aims to create safe and inclusive spaces in bars for the LGBTQ community. The program includes the…

The Palmer House Hilton has reopened, but the lockdown is looming. Gurnee Mills has obtained a stay from his lenders. The Civic Opera building is in purgatory. After a frightening 2020 for commercial real estate investors, the fading…

VENICE, Italy (AP) - Away from the once maddening crowds of St. Mark's Square, the tiny island of Certosa could be a model for building a sustainable future in Venice as it tries to revive its tourism industry without going back to…

Days after a major tornado swept through the western outskirts of DuPage County, more storms were expected Thursday night. The village of Woodridge was particularly affected by tornado EF3 which sent residents to their basements on Sunday…

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a hard-won bipartisan deal on a scaled-down infrastructure plan that would kick start his legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach the political aisle. He openly…

In the Chicago area, stormy weather could reappear starting Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms at midnight, which will continue throughout the weekend. Thursdays are generally cloudy, windy, hot and humid. Showers and…

CHICAGO (WLS) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was in Chicago on Wednesday to promote the COVID vaccination.Emhoff's first stop was at It's Official Barbershop in Englewood. With rarely an empty…

Chicago street vendors have faced the city's restrictions on food sales for decades, often facing tickets, fines, and encounters with police. Today, a group of long-time vendors have taken an important step towards protecting the…

Clearwater, Florida - People around the world are heading to the white sands of Pinellas County, catching waves with hot water, cruising the beach and unmasking themselves in public. “As of 2019, not 2020, community…

As residents of suburban Woodridge continue to grapple with the devastation left by Sunday's tornado, the owners of Skeleton Key Brewery are picking up the pieces after their building was rendered unusable by the storm.…

America's housing shortage is more "catastrophic" than expected, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). the report, written by the Rosen Consulting Group, highlights the huge…

Illinois "All In for the Win" lottery to award $ 10 million to vaccinated residents in the form of $ 7 million in cash prizes for adults and $ 3 million in scholarships for young people, all distributed through weekly raffles.…

Widespread elections and Democrats' bills will almost certainly be defeated in a major Senate test vote, Republicans use filibuster to block legislation and ask Democrats a tough question at the next stage. Show a dramatic example of…

Chicago-based specialty wholesale brokerage Ryan Specialty Group has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of up to $ 100 million. The number of shares to be offered and…

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (CBS) - Naperville was one of the hardest hit communities in the biggest tornado to hit the Chicago area late Sunday night. One night later, as CBS 2's Jermont Terry reported, many rolled up their sleeves to help those…