Landmarks: A little lake in Oak Lawn helped set the scene for a bustling village
130 years after it was created to attract development to a town that was having trouble holding on to its post office, Oak Lawn Lake’s main job is to offer respite from the hectic hubbub frantically flowing along the six lanes just to its north.130 years after it was created to attract development to a town that was having trouble holding on to its post office, Oak Lawn Lake’s main job is to offer respite from the hectic hubbub frantically flowing along the six lanes just to its north......»»
The hot housing market and rising interest rates have forced homebuyer assistance programs to adapt
As interest rates escalate and competition intensifies for the few houses on the market, homebuying assistance programs are adapting.As interest rates escalate and competition intensifies for the few houses on the market, homebuying assistance programs are adapting......»»
Roy Wiley, journalist turned PR man who ‘knew everybody,’ dies
Roy Wiley started his career in journalism but moved into public relations, working for the Financial Relations Board and at one point being the chief spokesman for Navistar.Roy Wiley started his career in journalism but moved into public relations, working for the Financial Relations Board and at one point being the chief spokesman for Navistar......»»
Stocks claw back from edge of first bear market since 2020
Another fall for stocks on Friday has the S&P 500 flirting with a 20% drop from its peak set early this year, putting it within the grasp of what Wall Street calls a bear market.Another fall for stocks on Friday has the S&P; 500 flirting with a 20% drop from its peak set early this year, putting it within the grasp of what Wall Street calls a bear market......»»
Proposed Chicago casino could get City Council vote next week, despite complaints decision is rushed
Opponents worry about crime and traffic and are skeptical of the casino's touted economic benefits.Opponents worry about crime and traffic and are skeptical of the casino's touted economic benefits......»»
Wall Street nears bear market at the end of a bruising week
Stocks are falling on Wall Street again on Friday and are headed for another week of declines following a massive pullback two days ago.Stocks are falling on Wall Street again on Friday and are headed for another week of declines following a massive pullback two days ago......»»
Glenview home once owned by former Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg sells for $831,000
A five-bedroom house in Glenview that former Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg owned from 1985 until 1993 sold for $831,000A five-bedroom house in Glenview that former Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg owned from 1985 until 1993 sold for $831,000.....»»
After TikTok video on faux Coach purse at Humboldt Park vintage store goes viral, store owners fear for their safety
The TikTok video of a customer returning a fake Coach purse has gone viral since the Mother's Day incident.The TikTok video of a customer returning a fake Coach purse has gone viral since the Mother's Day incident......»»
Lakeview Pantry rebrands as Nourishing Hope, opens new headquarters to better serve South and West sides
Lakeview Pantry is changing its name to Nourishing Hope and opening a new headquarters it says will help it better serve Chicagoans on the South and West sides.Lakeview Pantry is changing its name to Nourishing Hope and opening a new headquarters it says will help it better serve Chicagoans on the South and West sides......»»
State issues permits for new craft cannabis operations to start construction amid ongoing turmoil in Illinois marijuana industry
New craft cannabis operation permits are issued amid ongoing turmoil in the Illinois marijuana industryNew craft cannabis operation permits are issued amid ongoing turmoil in the Illinois marijuana industry.....»»
Fuel retailers sue state over requirement that stations post signs advertising gas tax freeze
A trade organization that represents gas station owners alleges in a lawsuit that a requirement that businesses display signs advertising a freeze on the state’s gas tax violates their freedom of speech and is unconstitutional.A trade organization that represents gas station owners alleges in a lawsuit that a requirement that businesses display signs advertising a freeze on the state’s gas tax violates their freedom of speech and is unconstitutional......»»
WGN Radio celebrates its 100th anniversary as the ‘Voice of Chicago,’ a legacy AM station still making waves — despite losing the Cubs
On Thursday, WGN-AM 720 celebrates its 100th anniversary, still going strong as the “Voice of Chicago” after a century of broadcasting that spans the dawn of radio to the digital age.On Thursday, WGN-AM 720 celebrates its 100th anniversary, still going strong as the “Voice of Chicago” after a century of broadcasting that spans the dawn of radio to the digital age......»»
Abbott baby formula factory in Michigan could reopen by next week, FDA head says
The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers that a shuttered Abbott baby formula factory in Michigan could be up and running as soon as next week.The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers that a shuttered Abbott baby formula factory in Michigan could be up and running as soon as next week......»»
A bear market may be on the horizon. Here’s what that means.
The stock market’s skid this year has pulled the S&P 500 close to what’s known as a bear market.The stock market’s skid this year has pulled the S&P; 500 close to what’s known as a bear market......»»
New craft cannabis licenses issued amid ongoing turmoil in Illinois marijuana industry
New craft cannabis licenses are issued amid ongoing turmoil in the Illinois marijuana industryNew craft cannabis licenses are issued amid ongoing turmoil in the Illinois marijuana industry.....»»
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edge down to 5.25%
By contrast, the average rate stood at 3% a year ago.By contrast, the average rate stood at 3% a year ago......»»
McDonald’s era in Russia coming to a close, restaurants sold
McDonald’s has begun the sale of its restaurants in Russia 30 years after the burger chain became a powerful symbol of easing of Cold War tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union.McDonald’s has begun the sale of its restaurants in Russia 30 years after the burger chain became a powerful symbol of easing of Cold War tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union......»»
More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
But the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits is at a 53-year low.But the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits is at a 53-year low......»»
Park outdoors: Ford recalls SUVs due to engine fire risk
Ford says in government documents that it doesn’t know what’s causing fires in some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.Ford says in government documents that it doesn’t know what’s causing fires in some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs......»»
Rush health system names new CEO
Rush University System for Health is promoting Dr. Omar Lateef to the role of president and CEORush University System for Health is promoting Dr. Omar Lateef to the role of president and CEO.....»»