A Fresh Gust for the Windy City
Chicago gift shop Transit Tees is riding high after two consecutive record-breaking years, with owner Tim Gillengerten reporting significant growth both in-store and online as the company expands its product lineup and digital footprint.
Business Peoples Gas officials defended a proposed $202 million rate increase before Chicago City Council members Tuesday, arguing the hike is necessary to complete mandated pipeline replacements despite consumer advocates' fierce opposition.
Business Greenland Mines Corp. acquisition by NASDAQ-listed Klotho closes March 4, bringing a $68 billion palladium asset into focus for the Midwest's commodity trading and manufacturing sectors.
Politics Chicago operates under a unique governance structure that concentrates unusual power in the mayor's office, making it the only major American city where the mayor both presides over the City Council and holds veto authority, according to an analysis of municipal government structures.
Business Chicago's credit rating has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings following last year's contentious budget negotiations between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council, according to the rating agency's recent announcement.
Business Skyline Furniture opened a 30,000-square-foot woodshop last summer that can boost the company's overall manufacturing capacity by 30% to 40%, according to CEO Meganne Wecker. The expansion positions the Thornton-based furniture maker to add about 50 employees this year as it continues manufacturing beds, chairs and other furniture for major retailers including Wayfair and Target.
Politics Illinois taxpayers will see significant changes to their federal tax returns following the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which raised the state and local tax deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for most filers.
Politics Over 400 advocates gathered at Chicago Food Depository to demand stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement in communities of color.
Culture Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical "Hamilton" has returned to Chicago's CIBC Theatre in the Loop, running through April 26 with a cast that delivers the same electric energy that made the show a cultural phenomenon over a decade ago.
Culture Chicago actress Cynthia Kaye McWilliams has launched her own comedy-drama series after years of working within Hollywood's constraints, according to a recent interview about her latest project.
Eat Three suspects were arrested after breaking into Anna's Gaming Cafe in Midlothian for the fourth time in recent months, according to police and the business operator.
Culture Chicago Public Schools will start transitioning students away from two ASPIRA charter high schools this week after months of financial problems at the network left families and staff uncertain about their future, according to district officials.
Culture Hundreds of mourners lined Drexel Avenue in Kenwood on Thursday morning as Rev. Jesse Jackson's lying-in-repose services began at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, according to attendees at the scene.
Eat Theory, a two-story sports bar in River North, has carved out a unique niche among Chicago's Formula 1 enthusiasts by opening early to broadcast overseas races, according to a recent dining review.
Eat Chef Cristian Orozco will open Mazor, a new counter-service restaurant in the Fulton River District, in early February, according to the chef.
Eat The Garden 2 Table Pipeline plans to grow over 8,200 pounds of produce annually and distribute 1,000 meals weekly across North Lawndale using expanded facilities.
Culture New study shows Black and Hispanic drivers received majority of CPD traffic tickets from 2023-2025, even in predominantly white neighborhoods like Lincoln Park.
Eat Jeff and Darla Lawler will add 10 tables to the 60-year-old fondue restaurant that has hosted more than 16,000 engagements and 137,000 first dates.
Culture Monday brings planetary tensions for Chicago residents, with astrologer Georgia Nicols warning of accidents and misunderstandings across all zodiac signs.
Culture The 86-year-old actor performed free for hundreds of Chicago high schoolers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, mixing X-Men stories with classic monologues.
