How US changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. NEW YORK — For millions .....»»
Chicago Bears’ flashy game plan for lakefront stadium project greeted with questions
The Bears — one of the National Football League's charter franchises — unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public that would give the team a facility in line with ma.....»»
Boeing’s financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge US to prosecute the company
Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis gripping the aircraft manufacturer as it faces increasing scrutiny over the safety of its planes and accus.....»»
Chicago-based Dutch Farms bids ‘north of $20M’ to buy bankrupt Oberweis Dairy
Brian Boomsma, the owner of Chicago-based Dutch Farms, made the stalking horse bid w.....»»
Fire It Up Taco Fusion Grill in Naperville closing due to pandemic-related struggles
After 13 years spent serving Naperville-area customers — first by food truck and then from a brick-and-mortar location — Fire It Up Taco Fusion Grill is shutting down due to struggles that started with the COVID-19 pandemic, a .....»»
Pulllman House Project spotlights resident who fought off city bulldozers
A Pullman group opened up the home of Italian immigrant Americo L. Lisciotto, who led an effort to keep Chicago's Pullman neighborhood from being bulldozed as part of a 1960s industrial redevelopment p.....»»
Motormouth: Benefits of a gentle stop?
Q: I have come across motorists whose brake lights come on hundreds of feet before a stop light.....»»
Chicago Bears unveil their lakefront stadium plans as Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘I remain skeptical’
The Bears.....»»
‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas and Mellody Hobson plan $33.5M condo that will be the highest priced in Chicago history
The couple plans to combine a condo they purchased from Ken Griffin last year with one they already own. “Star Wars” creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, were the.....»»
Dom’s, Foxtrot parent hit with WARN Act lawsuit over abrupt closure
The lawsuit alleges Outfox Hospitality violated the federal and state WARN Acts when the company laid off workers in the middle of their shifts Tuesday. .....»»
Taxpayers would pick up half the tab for Bears’ lakefront stadium development, sources say
The Chicago Bears are set to announce a $4.6 billion plan to build a new enclos.....»»
Boeing posts a $355 million loss as the plane maker tries to dig out from under its latest crisis
Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling rev.....»»
Chicago-based Dutch Farms makes bid to buy bankrupt Oberweis Dairy
Brian Boomsma, the owner of Chicago-based Dutch Farms, made the stalking horse bid with plans to “operate and grow the business.” Oberweis Dairy, which filed for Chapter.....»»
Dom’s Kitchen and Foxtrot close abruptly, bringing end to high-flying expansion plans
The merger had been intended to give both.....»»
Dom’s Kitchen, Foxtrot closing months into merger
Handwritten signs on the door at a Foxtrot in Lakeview said “closed for good.” At Dom’s Lincoln Park, signs said "Dom's is.....»»
Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike contract valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting anot.....»»
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the U.S. Supreme Court
If the court sides with Starbucks, it could mak.....»»
Chicago Bears to announce plans Wednesday for new domed stadium on lakefront
Team officials will make the announcement at Soldier Field, which would be.....»»
Senators show confidence in Johnson’s O’Hare rebuild plan
Johnson wants to change the sequencing of construction on the long-awaited Global Terminal and two new satellite concourses. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to tweak the massive, delayed rebui.....»»
Logistics Campus at former Allstate headquarters off to slow start, with plans for lab-grown meat plant on hold
Post-pandemic demand for industrial space has slowed just as developments like the logistics center at the former Allstate site are set to come online. When Dermody Properties announced its first tenan.....»»