World Business Chicago announces design contest winners with shared vision for greener city

Competing but complementary proposals to restore Chicago’s tree canopy and natural habitat shared the top prize in World Business Chicago’s inaugural “Horizon Lines” design contest to find the city’s ...

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State investigating Essendant, century-old office supply firm, for layoffs that may have violated WARN Act

Formerly known as United Stationers, the business grew over decades from a small family-owned Chicago store into the nation’s largest independent wholesaler of office products.

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Chicago Media Report: Bulls’ Chuck Swirsky celebrates 50 years on air — and new sports anchor joins NBC 5

The latest Chicago Media Report introduces the new weekend sports anchor at NBC 5 Chicago and explores Chuck Swirsky’s 50 years of high-energy sports talk.

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Castle Eden, a century-old White House replica in the southwest suburbs, destined for demolition

“As the word is spreading, I think a lot of local people are getting upset,” said Suzanne Valliere, 60, a lifelong Darien resident who has been trying to rally support to save Castle Eden.

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Bally’s Chicago pauses construction on hotel, other amenities over video gambling dispute with city

Raising the stakes on the standoff with the city over the advent of video gambling terminals, Bally’s Chicago is pausing construction on nearly all non-gaming amenities at its $1.7 billion casino comp...

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Portillo’s lays off 18% of corporate employees at Oak Brook headquarters amid sluggish same-store sales

The iconic Chicago hot dog-and-beef chain announced the downsizing during a second quarter earnings call Wednesday as it continues to search for the recipe to catalyze growth amid a challenging restau...

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Vernon Hills toy manufacturer sues Trump administration again over new round of tariffs

Learning Resources, the Vernon Hills toymaker that successfully brought down the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs in a seminal Supreme Court decision, is once again suing the federal government ove...

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Chicago Media Report: Fox 32’s plan to ‘mix things up’ — and broadcast museum auctions meal with The Fonz

The latest Chicago Media Report tackles the changes at Fox 32, Chicago Public Media’s new website, and more.

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Chicago Media Report: Fox 32’s plan to ‘mix things up’ — and broadcast museum auctions meal with The Fonz

The latest Chicago Media Report tackles the changes at Fox 32, Chicago Public Media’s new website, and more.

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Peoples Gas cuts proposed $202 million rate increase by 30%, citing lower and deferred pipeline costs

Peoples Gas is seeking to slash its own $202 million rate increase request by $58 million in a filing Tuesday with the Illinois Commerce Commission.

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Chicago Media Report: Bob Stroud signs off at The Drive, iHeart layoffs and another Fox 32 exit

The Chicago Media Report covers Bob Stroud signs off at The Drive, Dawn Hasbrouck’s departure from Fox 32 and the new board chair at WTTW and WFMT.

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Chicago Media Report: Rising TV pundit Adam Mockler, ABC 7 enlists viewers in FCC battle and CNBC to hit Cboe

The Chicago Media Report covers Adam Mockler’s new debate series, CNBC plans to broadcast from the Cboe trading floor and the departure of Sylvia Perez from Fox 32.

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MS NOW goes all in on Obama Presidential Center opening, as national media flock to Chicago’s South Side

An array of national news networks also captured the grand opening ceremony in real time, but MS NOW went all in, broadcasting from a remote pop-up studio on the roof of the new Chicago Public Library...

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MS NOW goes all in on Obama Presidential Center opening, as national media flock to Chicago’s South Side

An array of national news networks also captured the grand opening ceremony in real time, but MS NOW went all in, broadcasting from a remote pop-up studio on the roof of the new Chicago Public Library...

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Chicago Media Report: ‘Late Show’ set arrives, WGN-TV sued over ‘Mr. Finance’ and a King-sized loss for Bulls

The latest Chicago Media Report covers the arrival of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” set in Chicago and the upcoming departure of veteran Chicago sports and news anchor Ryan Baker.

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Chicago Media Report: ‘Late Show’ set arrives, WGN-TV sued over ‘Mr. Finance’ and a King-sized loss for Bulls

The latest Chicago Media Report covers the arrival of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” set in Chicago and the upcoming departure of veteran Chicago sports and news anchor Ryan Baker.

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ComEd announces $2.5 million small business relief fund as supply prices rise again this summer

ComEd on Thursday announced a new $2.5 million customer relief fund for Chicago-area small businesses.

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Former WGN-TV producer files $10 million claim against U.S. for viral detention during Operation Midway Blitz

Debbie Brockman, the former WGN-TV producer whose aggressive detainment in October during Operation Midway Blitz went viral on social media, filed a $10 million claim against the U.S. government Tuesd...

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Chicago Media Report: CBS News Radio anchor signs off, record ratings for CHSN and WGN-TV anchor finds new gig

The latest Chicago Media Report spotlights the final signoff by a CBS News Radio anchor and a lighthearted documentary featuring longtime NBC 5 chief meteorologist Brant Miller and his son.

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WBBM Newsradio switches to ABC News, a day before the end of CBS News Radio

On Thursday, Chicago’s all-news station, along with 16 other CBS News Radio affiliates across the Audacy chain, quietly flipped the switch to ABC News.

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Consumer groups seek to slash $137 million from Peoples Gas rate hike request

Consumer groups filed testimony with the Illinois Commerce Commission this week urging regulators to slash two-thirds from a proposed $202 million rate increase by Peoples Gas, pointing to continued “...

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ComEd files to recover $234 million in added costs, but electricity delivery charges set to decrease next year

State regulators will have the better part of a year to analyze the 2025 cost reconciliation sought by ComEd before ruling in December.

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ComEd files to recover $234 million in added costs, but electricity delivery charges set to decrease next year

State regulators will have the better part of a year to analyze the 2025 cost reconciliation sought by ComEd before ruling in December.

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Bally’s Chicago tops off permanent casino construction, plans early 2027 opening

Bally’s Chicago hosted a topping-off ceremony Thursday marking the placement of the final beam. That means the 34-story hotel and adjacent casino have risen to their full height along the Chicago Rive...

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IBM announces new innovation center at Chicago quantum park, creating 750 new tech jobs

Building on its growing Chicago quantum footprint, IBM is creating a FutureNow delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, with a commitment to create 750 new full-time technolo...

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Rivian’s new midsize R2 SUV rolls into Chicago for weekend event as EV production launches in Normal

This weekend, Rivian is giving Chicago-area customers their first chance to kick the tires on the Illinois-built EV during a cross-country roadshow. The R2 is on display through Saturday at Rivian’s G...

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WBBM Newsradio still up in the air about filling the void post-CBS

CBS News announced last month it was ending its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, blaming economic conditions and the changing media landscape. The network, which provide...

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University of Illinois and IBM renew quantum technology partnership at new Chicago headquarters

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and IBM announced a renewed research partnership Thursday to advance artificial intelligence and quantum technology, with the city at the center of the ongo...

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University of Illinois and IBM renew quantum technology partnership at new Chicago headquarters

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and IBM announced a renewed research partnership Thursday to advance artificial intelligence and quantum technology, with the city at the center of the ongo...

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Suit filed against McDonald’s by Black former execs will head to trial as political winds surrounding DEI shift

The lawsuit, set to go to trial two months before a crucial midterm election, could be a bellwether case on the current state of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion.

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