January 2022

Backed by $61 million from foundations and individuals, the Chicago Sun-Times on Monday became part of the parent company of public radio station WBEZ in a venture aimed at bolstering local journalism despite steep revenue stream losses.…

It just happened: US worker compensation rose 4% in the year to December 2021, the biggest increase in two decades.The companies emphasized when releasing their financial results that they do not see this trend dissipating any time…

(TNS) CHICAGO - The Missouri Valley Conference footprint will continue to include the Midwest's largest…

The Culinary Tourism Market Research Report offers a comprehensive analysis of this business space. The key trends that define the Culinary Tourism market over the analysis period are mentioned in the report, along with other factors…

Activists united on Saturday as they issued a call to action on the problem of gun violence in Chicago, particularly incidents involving women and children. Leaders from several community groups gathered at New Beginnings…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — If you're a fan of beer and trains, you're in luck with this new exhibit at the National Railroad Museum. Beginning January 29, the museum's Fuller Hall Gallery will present the exhibition "The Milwaukee…

With crime skyrocketing across the state, both sides in Springfield find…

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools are gearing up for another local school board election season.Local school boards, also known as LSCs, are the governing bodies of public schools. The 2022 elections will take place on April 20 for…

Steve Schapiro, photojournalist and social documentarian who has witnessed some of the most significant political and cultural moments and movements in modern American history, beginning in the 1960s with the struggle for racial equality in…

Public health officials say Omicron's resurgence in Illinois shows promising signs of an "exponential decline" nearly as dramatic as its meteoric rise, but its ill effects are still being felt across the state. The Illinois Department…

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of enforcement actions on Wednesday to address air pollution, unsafe drinking water and other issues affecting minority communities in three states in the Gulf Coast,…

A. Schoeneman was recently awarded millions to cover damage to buildings, furniture and loss of revenue from a hotel in Nashville which was destroyed by a tornado, just before the COVID-19 lockdowns swept through the United States and the…

Boeing announced a $4.16 billion loss in the fourth quarter as the financial fallout from production defects in one of its best-selling planes, the 787 Dreamliner, worsened. The aircraft manufacturer has paid $3.5 billion to cover…

By Albert Ramon and Mary Kay KleistCHICAGO (CBS) — As the center of the Arctic air mass drifted overhead on Tuesday evening, temperatures fell below freezing in all areas, including the city.READ MORE: Many Chicago-area schools will close…

LOTTE HOTEL has acquired 'Kimpton Hotel Monaco' United StatesLaunch of the L7 brand, which is actively…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced a statewide initiative to provide paid administrative leave to school employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. In a press release, Pritzker explained that he…

Picture: GMHow about no law regarding the brightness of headlights? There's a minimum, but, and I realize I'm preaching to the choir here, there seems to be no limit to the brightness of the headlights.Who among us can't identify? I drive!-->!-->…

Wheat Ridge, COLORADO, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GenTech Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: GTEH) (“GenTech” or the “Company”), (aka Supplement Group (USA) Inc.,) (www.gentechholdings.com) an emerging leader in functional food…

A digital billboard along I-90/94 in Chicago displays the estimated Mega Millions jackpot, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. Friday's jackpot soared to $1 billion, the second-largest prize in the history of the American lottery. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)…

By Peter Nickeas and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Carjackings have increased dramatically over the past two years in some of America's largest cities. Just outside Chicago, a state senator's car and other valuables were taken at…

Known for his outspoken views, Rajan also said the government must do more to prevent a K-shaped recovery of the economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Typically, a K-shaped recovery will reflect a…

In an effort to curb the omicron variant COVID, which continues to actively spread nationwide, the Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks freely available to US residents starting next week. Face coverings will…

Andrea Kersten, acting chief of Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability, appears on "Chicago Tonight" via Zoom, July 21, 2021. (WTTW News) Mayor Lori Lightfoot's choice to lead the agency to investigate the misconduct of…

There was a time when companies looking for office space in Chicago naturally gravitated to the city's historic downtown area. Competition came primarily from suburban office parks which fell out of favor around the turn of the century.…

Illinois driver services facilities and departments of the Secretary of State will reopen for in-person transactions on Monday, officials said Thursday, after sites were closed across the state due to high cases of COVID-19.…

Air India on Wednesday canceled eight flights on India-US routes due to the rollout of 5G internet in North America, which could interfere with aircraft radio altimeters. Air India said it resumed six India-U.S. flights on Boeing B777 on…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police-community relations, funding, transparency, accountability, reform, the racial makeup of the police force and an increase in crime were among the common topics community members asked for on Wednesday January 19 to…

An empty Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine bottle is placed in a waste container at a vaccination site in San Francisco, January 10.…

For some of us, conservation and environmentalism are of biblical importance. So I understood what Michael Reinemer meant when I asked him if he had any pictures of the meeting in Chicago where the Izaak Walton League was formed 100…

Amy Carr TimeZoneOne (TZO), a global creative communications agency, today announced award-winning Chicago journalist and innovative content creator Amy Carr, will lead all content and media development strategies as the new Managing…

ENGLEWOOD — A South Side group is using a grant from an international corporation to guide young Black and Latino Chicagoans into high-quality career paths.Teamwork Englewood—a nonprofit organization that strives to improve the quality of…

The Michigan Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee (MERFSC) held a joint meeting with the University of Michigan International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the Chicago Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee on January 12.…

Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 early in double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue past No. 17 Illinois 96-88 on Monday. Illinois guards Andre Curbelo and Alfonso Plummer made baskets in the final…

Crime Trends in the United States: 2010 - 2020 Here is a breakdown of crimes per 100,000 population in the United States, provided by the FBI: WARWICK, RI - Four officers opened fire on a man accused of using a knife to stab one of…

Forge Club shaved The Forge Club, a members-only retreat with rustic charm for 43 years in Vernon Hills, was demolished on Wednesday. Work on the site at 634 S. Milwaukee Ave. continued through the week as the…

Chicago police are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a duffel bag near a fire station on the city's north side, authorities said. The remains of the male baby were found around 5 a.m. Saturday outside…

He is one of five high-ranking black men leading the way to the White House. He is none other than Detroit native Jamal Simmons, and he was recently named in early January as Vice President Kamala Harris's new…

Norman Bailey's family and friends say he lived his life to the fullest, serving God and trying to make his community a better place. "He was fighting for good things, positive things," said his sister, Debra Tolbert.…

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Next month, Pritzker will address Illinois with his annual State of the State address. Here's a look at Illinois' true position. The problem for the people of Illinois has gotten much worse. According to the latest census estimates,…

UNDATED (AP) - The WNBA stars could be on the move with free agency set to begin this weekend. Teams can…

Editor's Note - CNN has launched Unlocking the World, a weekly newsletter to guide you through the latest travel developments and more. Register here.(CNN) — If you want to enjoy a meal, drink or indoor entertainment at some of the most…

View over the city to the Highlands. Image courtesy of JLL Capital Markets A joint venture comprising Marquette Cos. sold City View at the Highlands, a 403-unit value-added asset in Lombard, Illinois. The buyer was Torchlight investors.…

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Seven years ago white men made up the majority of directors on the boards of all but one of the 12 U.S. Federal Reserve banks. This year, white men are for the first time in the minority among everyone.Of…

Wondering about a player, past game or other issue involving the Bears? Lead Writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans about ChicagoBears.com. How many picks do the Bears have in the 2022 NFL Draft?Michael…

CHICAGO - The Shedd Aquarium plans to create a redesigned guest experience with a $ 500 million investment that will not only further connect visitors to exhibits, but also help fund the educational programs offered by the Chicago…

PILSEN - The Harold Washington Library now houses a collection of 88 photos of Pilsen in the early 1990s, captured by Japanese photographer Akito Tsuda. These photos have been hailed by the community of Pilsen as an important reminder of…

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Chicago has claimed first place on Orkin's 50 Best Bed Bug Cities list for the second year in a row, the pest control company said on Monday. The company compiled the list based on data from the metropolitan areas where it…

The Apostolic Church of God has been in Woodlawn for almost 70 years. Now he is looking to use part of his property to create a center of black life, culture and entertainment for the community. Developed by the Network of Woodlawn and…

Chicago Police are investigating a possible link between burglaries in several stores and a cash register that was thrown on the block where Illinois Governor JB Pritzker lives.In a story first reported by CWB Chicago, a group of…

A new prescription went into effect Jan. 1 in Chicago with the aim of bringing structure and accountability to what has been largely an informal economy than Chicago. The mandate of domestic workers covers jobs like nannies, home helpers…

JERUSALEM (AP) - One of the Israel Museum's greatest patrons, American billionaire Michael Steinhardt, approached Israel's flagship arts institution in 2007 with an artifact he had recently purchased: a 2-year-old Greek text 200 years…

Family and friends gathered on Friday to remember murdered anti-violence activist LaNiyah Murphy and demand that more be done to locate her killer. “She has dedicated her life and time to not being afraid to tell…

item TALLAHASSEE, Florida - A senior Florida tourism official called the future of travel in the state "bright" and said there were no plans to slow down marketing efforts, even with the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the…

By JOHN MARSHALL This college basketball season looks like an extension of the previous one, with the coronavirus leaving in its wake breaks, cancellations and postponements. A basketball beacon has risen from its ashes:…

The Canadian province of Alberta ranked fifth in cheap flights with low average airfares to and from Calgary.AJ_Watt | E + | Getty ImagesSo you haven't taken a vacation to a long-haul destination since Covid first hit almost two years…

Weather officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel to rural and open areas on Wednesday morning as near whiteout conditions are expected due to gusty winds and blowing snow. The National Weather Service has…

Chicago Sun-Times. January 1, 2021. Editorial: A hot problem: Building more natural gas power plants is harming the environment Creating construction jobs and delivering returns to investors are not good reasons to go this…

As the city of Chicago and most suburbs in Cook County implement a requirement that customers of specific indoor facilities provide proof of vaccination, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has welcomed the measures, but has…

This does not happen. The polls found the public roughly divided on whether the program should be extended, with opinions divided along partisan and generational lines. And the expanded tax credit failed to convince the person whose…

Mary Chace Powell (Midge), 89, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. She will be sadly missed by her 64-year-old husband William L. Powell, her children Mary (Timothy), Bill (Jennifer) and Sally (Wilbert)…

Horses have no place in the streets of 21st century cities. It sounds like a no-brainer, but in reality, many 2,000-pound horses weave their way through the busy traffic of Philadelphia every day, at their own risk and that of all…

Puerto Rico's health ministry administered Covid-19 molecular and antigenic driving tests in Loiza, Puerto Rico on Friday.Credit...Gabriella N. Baez for The New York TimesThe United States is in the midst of a peak in cases with an average…

By COLLIN Binkley, AP Educational WriterAs COVID-19 cases increase as students head home from winter vacation, dozens of colleges across the US are putting classes back online for at least the first week or so of the semester - and some…