Illinois residents should check unclaimed property, cash, says state treasurer – NBC Chicago
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Tuesday encouraged all residents to check out property or cash that belongs to them on National Unclaimed Property Day.
"We know that when we put money back in the hands of residents, it…
Illinois needs equal parenting time law to protect fathers’ rights
In 2017, a bill was introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives that would give mothers and fathers the presumption of equal parenting time. The bill eventually died. Now, five years later, it's more necessary than ever.
Here's…
$61 million in donations help close Sun-Times sale to WBEZ parent company
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.…
Pre-market actions: Why companies are obsessed with worker compensation
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…
Illinois Chicago Joins Missouri Valley Conference as 12th Member | national
(TNS) CHICAGO - The Missouri Valley Conference footprint will continue to include the Midwest's largest…
Culinary Tourism Market 2021 with Data Analysis of Major Countries by Industry Trends, Size, Share,…
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…
‘We must unite’: Chicago activists call on neighbors to help fight violence – NBC…
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…
Trains, grain, beer: the National Railroad Museum opens a new exhibition
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…
Illinois’ new crime law is put to the test. We are both worried and watching |
With crime skyrocketing across the state, both sides in Springfield find…
Here’s how to run for your local school board or serve as a judge in the April elections
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, witness photojournalist, dies at 87
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…
Illinois coronavirus: ‘Exponential’ drop in cases after Omicron surge
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…
EPA acts to reduce air and water pollution in poor communities – NBC Chicago
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,…
How the Schoeneman team is becoming the nation’s most trusted disaster expert
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 787 problems result in $4 billion loss
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…
Wind chill advisory in effect, wind chills drop well below freezing – CBS Chicago
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 Expands Global Operations with Launch of ‘L7’ Lifestyle Hotel Brand in…
LOTTE HOTEL has acquired 'Kimpton Hotel Monaco' United StatesLaunch of the L7 brand, which is actively…
Illinois announces COVID-19 sick leave for vaccinated school employees – NBC Chicago
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…
Here are the worst car laws and regulations
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!-->!-->…
GenTech’s Fizzique® secures more retailers with Initial
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…
Why don’t we have billboards in Alaska?
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)…
“It’s a worrying trend.” Cities are seeing a surge in carjackings during the…
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…
Government must do more to prevent recovery of K-shaped economy: Raghuram Rajan
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…
N95 masks will be distributed for free in Illinois starting next week. Here’s What You Need…
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…
Lightfoot’s choice to lead COPA stalls amid controversy after report recommends suspension of…
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…
Downtown Chicago Loop needs investment to compete with Fulton Market and other hubs
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 reopen Monday after COVID Surge shutdown – NBC Chicago
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.…
Row 5G: Air India resumes 6 India-US flights on B777 jets after Boeing clearance
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 Police Chief finalists answer questions from the public, one responds to fatal shooting…
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 economic assessment of Covid-related lockdowns
An empty Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine bottle is placed in a waste container at a vaccination site in San Francisco, January 10.…
An appreciation for the Chicago-based Izaak Walton League of America, which turned 100 last week.
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…
TimeZoneOne Welcomes Amy Carr as New Managing Director | Chicago Reel
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…
With a new grant, a non-profit organization in Englewood wants to help young people find good…
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…
Michigan Educators and Students: Join the Fight to Close Schools and Stop the Pandemic!
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.…
Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue Top No. 17 Illinois in doubles OT – NBC Chicago
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…
Officers shoot a man accused of stabbing a police officer in the lobby of police headquarters
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 razed, Haymarket sues Itasca, Great America chairman mourned
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…
Discovery of newborn’s body prompts recall of Illinois baby shelter law – NBC Chicago
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…
The Black Press backs VP Harris’ new communications director, Jamal Simmons
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…
Community remembers Gary School Advisory Board member killed in shooting – NBC Chicago
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.…
Fitch upgrades Greece’s credit outlook to positive | Radio WGN 720
through: DEMETRIS NELLAS, Associated Press
Job : January 14, 2022 / 7:01 p.m. CST
/ Update: January 14, 2022 / 7:01 p.m. CST ATHENS, Greece!-->…
The True State of the Illinois Economy: Chronicle of Orphe Divounguy
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,…
Here’s the latest Illinois sports news from The Associated Press | Associated Press National…
UNDATED (AP) - The WNBA stars could be on the move with free agency set to begin this weekend. Teams can…
Twin Cities join other US tourist spots turning to vaccine or indoor testing mandates
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…
Torchlight Investors Acquires Chicago Community for $104 Million
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.…
Analysis: A popular Fed? It’s at least starting to look like this
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…
How many 2022 draft picks do the Chicago Bears have?
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…
Shedd Aquarium invests $ 500 million for reimagined experience and education
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…
Popular photographs of Pilsen from the 1990s now in the permanent collection of the Harold…
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…
Powell of the Federal Reserve: High inflation “takes a heavy toll” | WGN 720 radio
through: CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press
Posted: January 10, 2022 / 5:52 PM CST
/ Update: January 10, 2022 / 6:33 PM CST FILE!-->…
Chicago Ranked Again as Best City in US for Bed Bugs – NBC Chicago
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…
Cedar Rapids and 9 other movies that weren’t shot in the city they were named from
When a film bears the title of a city or country, it is expected to be a cinematic tribute to the actual location in question. However, this is not the case for these films in particular, which are not too different from Rapids of the…
Woodlawn Church Seeks to Develop Hub for Black Life and Culture
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 Investigate If Burglars Burgled Stores Then Dumped Cash Register Near…
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…
new law for 2022 requires contracts for homeworkers | Latino voices | Chicago News
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…
Looted art donated by billionaire still on display at Israel Museum
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…
Community pays tribute to young activist shot dead in West Pullman
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…
Florida tourism officials optimistic despite spread of omicron
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…
Mid-size pop-up game pits USF and Loyola Chicago at community college in Salt Lake City
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:…
Here are the top 22 global travel hotspots with ‘cheap’ airfares for 2022
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…
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Chicago Area As “Near Bleach” Conditions Expected…
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…
Editorial summary: Illinois | Bradenton Herald
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…
Pritzker praises vax proof warrants, but warns they are not suitable for all areas – NBC…
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…
Additional help from child tax credit ends, just as Covid resurfaces
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 Powell obituary (1932 – 2021) – Skokie, IL
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)…
High time to ban horse-drawn carriages in Philadelphia
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…
Covid Updates: New York Reports 85,000 Cases, New Daily Record
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…
Taking a Step Back: US Colleges Return to Online Courses | Illinois News
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…
New Year’s Eve is cut off by a wave of viruses; Many hope for better 2022 – NBC Chicago
Good riddance until 2021. May 2022 bring new hope.
It was a common feeling as people around the world started to welcome the New Year.
In many places, New Years celebrations have been cut or canceled for the second year in…
Chicago’s north side on the brink of theft and attacks; Some say police aren’t…
CHICAGO (CBS) - Business owners on the north side of town are calling for action from the police since violent robberies have invaded their neighborhoods.As reported by CBS 2's Jermont Terry, the Police Superintendent. David Brown spoke…
Soy is aiming for a third year of gains; corn, wheat up more than 20% in 2021
SINGAPORE, Dec.31 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures were heading for a third year of gains on Friday, although expectations of a near-record crop in Brazil's top exporter reached the lead of the contract in recent weeks.…
Illinois to align with new CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation – NBC Chicago
The Illinois Department of Health has said it will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's revised guidance on isolation and quarantine for COVID.
The CDC's action has halved the recommended isolation time for…
Bears will not be enough on their own
To paraphrase Bogey (or Shakespeare, if you prefer), seeing the Chicago Bears playing football in Arlington Heights at a state-of-the-art stadium is what dreams are made of.
As we all know, Churchill Downs Inc.…
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Bears 1st-and-10: Early termination period not a factor for the franchise - Chicago Sun-Times - Even though the Bears struggled to find the right coach…
Post-Covid economy could be stronger than pre-Covid
Fourteen years ago, in December 2007, a decade of economic expansion in the United States came to an end. The previous period of growth - which ended in 2001 - also lasted 10 years.Officially, the recession in the United States that…
Fallen Chicago Firefighter / EMT MaShawn Plummer Service Package
CHICAGO - The funeral has been set for Chicago Fire / EMT MaShawn Plummer, who died days after being seriously injured fighting a blaze in the city's northwest.The 30-year-old firefighter was battling a "gale-force" fire in the…
Heavy snowstorm delays Aspen flights over holiday weekend
Travelers are leaving Aspen / Pitkin County Airport after landing in town Monday on a snowy afternoon. Flights were canceled due to bad weather over the bank holiday weekend. As of Sunday,!-->…
Hydroponic greenhouse planned for a site near Pullman Wheelworks
A vacant lot near an affordable apartment complex in Pullman will soon house a new hydroponic farm.
Plans for the 63,000 square foot vertical greenhouse were announced on Monday. Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives and Mercy Housing to…
New York Hotel Association calls for action on property taxes
Vijay Dandapani, President and CEO, HANYC (Getty Images, iStock / Illustration by Steven Dilakian for The Real Deal)
New York City hotels have long been haunted by high property taxes, but a further increase has made the expense…
Margaret Mason obituary (2021) – Skokie, Illinois
Margaret 'Peggy' Krasberg Mason, 82, a loving mother and wife and devoted disciple of Jesus, died on December 18. Peggy has spent much of her life loving and caring for her family, friends and those in need. Her faith in Jesus was…
Construction set to take off at Santa Fe Regional Airport | Local news
Soon, flying from the Santa Fe Regional Airport should be more convenient and for more passengers.The city…
St. Sabine volunteers deliver meals and gifts to thousands of homeless Chicagoans on Christmas Day
CHICAGO (WLS) - On a typical Christmas, St. Sabina's Church in Auburn Gresham hosted Chicago homeless buses for a hot meal and gifts. This year, due to the pandemic, they had to make some adjustments."We must always serve. We must always…
1 11-year-old boy killed among 8 injured in Chicago Christmas Eve shootings – NBC Chicago
One person was killed and an 11-year-old boy among seven injured in shootings in Chicago on Friday.
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in West Pullman, in the far south. At around 3 p.m., he was in an alleyway on the…
Horn Lake to replace big blues scorer Big Walter Horton | News
Horn Lake will replace a historic marker commemorating Big Walter Horton, great blues and native of Horn…
Some communities in Cook County push back proof of vax requirements – NBC Chicago
On the day that Cook County health officials announced new requirements for customers to show proof of vaccination in various indoor locations, leaders in several suburban communities opposed the warrants.
The new mandate…
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday headaches
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United Airlines was forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part because of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. According to Aware of theft, United Airlines canceled 121 flights…
Chicago Economic Forecast 2022: Slower Growth Due to COVID, Manufacturing Problems
Dubow's worries are an allegory of cross-currents lashing an economy in recovery, but still disrupted by COVID, haunted by labor unrest, supply chain bottlenecks and consumers pessimistic but spendthrift. Inflation is at a four-decade…
Illinois State Police remind drivers to ‘pass’ Scott’s Law Day
CHICAGO - Thursday is Scott's Law Day, and Illinois State Police are reminding residents to "move on." The Scott Law, also known as the Move Over Law, was implemented in 2002 after the death of Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire…
California travel agency to spend nearly $ 5 million to revive business meetings
Signing the Significant Economic Contribution of Business Meetings in California, the State Travel Promotion Agency to Add Business Travel Attraction to Its Marketing Efforts .
Visit California unveiled “Meet…
President-elect Boric aims to undo Chile’s economic progress
"Chile will be the tomb of neoliberalism," promised Gabriel Boric after being chosen as the far left presidential candidate in July. His 56% to 44% victory over conservative José Antonio Kast in Sunday's election gives him a…
New record-breaking case, Chicago mayor to make big announcement – NBC Chicago
The mayor of Chicago is set to make a "major announcement" in a COVID speech for the city on Tuesday.
The announcement comes as cases rise in the city and state, with Illinois hitting a new daily high of 2021 cases this…
Asian markets rebound after massive omicron sales | WGN 720 radio
BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stocks rebounded on Tuesday after a global collapse in financial markets spurred by concerns about the severity of the omicron variant, inflation and other forces that will hit the global economy.
Tokyo gained…
Chicago, U of I embarks on $ 2 million program to detect COVID in wastewater
The city's health department will work with a team of researchers from the University of Illinois to monitor COVID-19 in wastewater as part of a $ 2 million program over the next two years .
The aim of the project is to collect…
Midwest Lags National Clean Energy Policy Rankings • Missouri Independent
An analysis of 100 major cities by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) found that nationwide, cities are largely off track to meet their own greenhouse gas reduction targets and…
As COVID cases rise and Omicron Looms, Illinois medical workers voice frustration – NBC…
As Illinois hospitals face further surge in COVID patient numbers and with the threat of the omicron variant looming, exhausted healthcare workers urge the public to take reasonable precautions as the season continues.…
Anjanette Young Institution Relaunches Calls for Police Reform | Black Voices | Chicago News
The city of Chicago is spending more money to settle a lawsuit related to police misconduct. City council voted unanimously on Wednesday to pay $ 2.9 million to resolve a lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young. Officers left Young handcuffed…
growing problem of agricultural labor trafficking in Illinois | Latino voices | Chicago News
Agriculture in Illinois is big business as one of America's largest producers of soybeans, corn, and pork. the Illinois Agricultural Bureau estimates that the Illinois agricultural industry and related activities contribute more than $ 50…
Grants to Help Preserve Historic Illinois Structures
CHICAGO (AP) - A nearly 100-year-old Chicago church and a southern Illinois structure that was once part of the Underground Railroad are among projects receiving grants to help generate interest and support for preservation projects.…
Opinion: Here’s how San Diego Unified prepares students for a new world of work
In the past, building a career was relatively easy. Baby boomers could chart a clear and sustainable course. But the answer today is not that simple. The nature of work has changed, demanding of young professionals both soft skills and…
“He was such a rare person”
LOGAN SQUARE - Remembering 26-year-old Suraj Mahadeva, many friends and family said the same thing: they wouldn't be who they are without him.Whether dancing, making jokes, or showing off and listening, Mahadeva had a knack for uplifting…
TransUnion completes sale of TransUnion Healthcare to
CHICAGO, December 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that it has completed the sale of TransUnion Healthcare, Inc. (“TransUnion Healthcareâ€) to nThrive, Inc.…
Almost 300 laws come into effect on January 1 – NBC Chicago
Nearly 300 new laws will come into effect in Illinois at the start of the new year.
According to Democratic and Republican lawmakers, the laws include everything from excused mental health days for students to a minimum wage…
Chicago Blackhawks News & Updates: Blackhawks Reach Kyle Beach Settlement
It looks like we are nearing the end of a months-long situation stemming from alleged incidents in 2010 that will become perhaps the darkest periods in Chicago Blackhawks history.
According to many media reports, the team reached a…
Goal! State grant helps light up sports complex and economy
Like they say in the movies ... Lights ... Camera ... Lights ... Action ... and more lights and even more lights and ... I'm not trying to keep you in the dark by several references to lights. (see what we did there) It's just a cheap…
Chicago marks one year since first dose of COVID vaccine was administered – NBC Chicago
NOTE: NBC Chicago will host a live webcast of the Department of Health press conference starting at 11:30 am. Watch live in the player above.
Wednesday marked a year since Chicago's first residents received their first doses…
Taft High School Nixes attempted a chapter of the young conservative group Turning Point USA
NORWOOD PARK - A controversial youth group with links to extremists tried to start a chapter at Taft High School - and although it was rejected by the principal, some students continue to push to organize.Last week, a group of local…
Covid News: Omicron variant appears to be spreading rapidly in Washington state
Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. A statewide mask mandate goes into effect Monday, forcing all businesses and public spaces that do not check the status of vaccines to require a mask.Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York TimesStarting…
Miss Universe is India’s 70th winner Harnaaz Sandhu – NBC Chicago
Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned 70th Miss Universe on Sunday, overtaking a group of some 80 female contestants in a contest that has been hit by politics and the pandemic.
Former Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico…
The downward spiral of America’s second largest city
December 12, 2021 1:17 p.m. ET…
Wrigleyville’s rowdy Christmas bar crawl returns after pandemic hiatus
Wrigleyville's Clark Street was chock-full of revelers decked out in Christmas gear for TBOX's 25th anniversary - or the Twelve Bars of Christmas - the annual neighborhood pub crawl that made a comeback this year after being canceled l…
Park City tourism outlook this winter is on the rise
Pedestrians use Main Street in December 2020.Park Record File Photo
Tourism forecasts are looking good for Park City this winter as the ski season begins.Many people feel!-->…
Meet Streetsblog Chicago’s new Latino Communities reporter Ruth Rosas – Streetsblog…
Streetsblog Chicago co-editor Courtney Cobbs and I are happy to announce that we have hired Ruth Rosas as the website's very first dedicated and bilingual reporter to the Latin American communities. Ruth is a strong advocate for…
Inflation in IL: How Much More Food and Gas Cost Residents?
ILLINOIS - The economy is doing well, maybe too well.Nearly six million jobs have been created since President Joe Biden took office earlier this year, a record for a president's first term, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.2% in…
Chicago News: Missing dog lost in Lansing, Ill. Reunited with family with help from Munster, Indiana…
LANSING, Ill. (WLS) - A dog lost in the Chicago area during a move has been reunited with his family.A family lost their dog, Sandy, in Lansing as they moved from Nebraska to Massachusetts. While devastated, they had to leave town without…
School district faces two $ 100 million lawsuits after Michigan school shooting
Two lawsuits for $ 100 million each have been filed against a Michigan school district, its superintendent and others after four students were shot and injured at Oxford high school, a lawyer said Thursday.
The lawsuits were filed in…
Senate rejects Biden vaccine mandate for business, with 2 Democrats joining Republicans
Hello and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know to start your day ...Senate votes to repeal federal Biden vaccine mandate for businessThe Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal a President Biden-supported the federal…
State Representative Delia Ramirez launches congressional candidacy in heavily Hispanic district of…
WASHINGTON - State Representative Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, launched a congressional candidacy on Wednesday, setting up a Democratic primary in a new district created to amplify the voting power of Hispanics.
"I have a proven track…
Walmart Heir Lukas Walton Joins Family Offices in Fund to End Waste
Money raised in the new round will go to Asian recycling companies and will also be used for direct investments in climate technology startups, starting with three in the United States. Unlike the first fund, whose investors are only…
Golden-Con, the first-ever ‘Golden Girls’ fan convention, arrives in Chicago this spring
Fans of the beloved Golden Girls will descend on Chicago from all over the world when the 3-day Golden-Con: Thank You For Being a Famous Fan Convention all over Betty White and beyond.Local organizers spent…
Chicago Christmas tree burned in Washington Park hours after community lighting ceremony
CHICAGO (WLS) - A Christmas tree in Chicago's Washington Park has been burnt and significantly damaged.Nearly half of the tree was burnt and a holiday banner was also destroyed on Saturday night, according to My Block, My Hood, My City.The…