The coronavirus and resulting shutdown order as dealt the Illinois convention industry a deadly blow; conventions could very well be one of the last industries ...

The coronavirus pandemic has truly left no stone unturned. Almost every industry worldwide has been impacted by the virus, with many people working from ...

The coronavirus pandemic has had an undeniable effect on so many parts of our daily lives. The virus has caused disruptions in work and school for countless ...

The city of Chicago will hire 600 people using $56 million in state and federal funds to carry out coronavirus contact tracing, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced. ...

McDonald's Chicago employees and their families have filed a class-action lawsuit against the fast-food restaurant chain. However, the lawsuit does not seek ...

If you’ve ever been to Budapest, chances are you either bought a Kürtőskalács or saw others with them on the streets of this great Central European city. ...

Being in lockdown is putting a lot of people in unfamiliar, scary circumstances. The impact of being in the house all day, everyday cannot be understated. ...

In the early 20th Century, the world was captivated by the largest excavation and construction project ever undertaken by humankind—the building of the Panama ...

When the coronavirus pandemic began shutting down the Chicago metropolitan area, events such as weddings, conventions and social events of all kinds canceled, ...

Chicago drivers wasted an average 145 hours last year in what has been named the second-worst traffic in the nation. A new report from mobility research ...

The James Beard Foundation has postponed its annual awards gala amid COVID-19 concerns. It announced last week that the ceremony, scheduled for May 4 at the ...

Videos of penguins waddling through Shedd Aquarium amid closures have gone viral. The Chicago Aquarium was forced to close due to coronavirus fears last ...

Illinois is set to open North America’s largest adventure park this summer. The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park will open its doors on May 25, 2020 ...

A Chicago club established in 1869 has been forced to close its doors and put the venue up for sale. The Standard Club, founded by leaders in the Jewish ...

A New York-based sushi bar is set to open in Chicago. Well-loved Lure Fishbar expects to open in River North in late April at 616 N. Rush Street, inside the ...

Target is set to open a new warehouse in a controversial development in Little Village. The retailer signed a lease agreement in late 2019 to open at the ...

Chicago’s only circus is now officially here to stay. Aloft Circus Arts, which has been offering circus classes since 2015, was recently given the go-ahead ...

The building home to McDonald’s headquarters in the West Loop has been put up for sale. Developer Sterling Bay has announced it is selling the ...

A cannabis-themed sandwich chain is planning to set up shop in Chicago. Cheba Hut, a punny sub shop, has signed a lease in Wicker Park and is waiting to ...

A brand new steakhouse has hit Chicago, right across from Wrigley Field. Hospitality company Boka Restaurant Group has switched out Dutch & Doc’s in ...

The owner of Chicago’s oldest LGBTQ bar is set to open a brand new venue. Jeffery Pub, owned by Junior Williams, is now opening a sports bar catering to the ...

Plans for a two-tower building at the former Chicago Spire site have had a significant height reduction. The long-anticipated building set to fill the hole ...

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is Illinois’ first casino to receive a sports betting license. The venue has now started taking bets at its BetRivers ...

The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois made a not-so-cryptic post on Twitter March 2, 2020. Sports betting is coming soon. Check back for more details. ...

Governor Pritzer has said the state’s new sports betting industry “appears to be on track” and will be up and running in time for March Madness. His ...

A new ordinance is set to allow alcohol to be sold from 9 am on Sunday mornings. That’s right - Sunday brunchers and fans of the English Premier League will ...

Nintendo has officially opened its free Nintendo ‘Switch On the Go’ lounge in O’Hare International Airport. The pop-up airport lounge gives travelers the ...

Tech hub 1871 has acquired Illinois Technology Association (ITA) in order to expand its services. 1871, founded by Governor Pritzker in 2012, offers ...

Chicago’s economy could be affected by the coronavirus that is spreading throughout China. Global stock markets rebounded on Tuesday after their worst day ...

Wednesday (Jan 29 FAO of editor) marked seven straight days of no recorded sunshine in Chicago. Weather historian Frank Wachowski, who records sunshine data ...

Governor Pritzker has plans for another balanced budget and to finalize the paperwork for the much-awaited Chicago casino, but still faces fights over taxes ...

Over the last decade we’ve seen some of the highest-profile mansions hit the market - homes to the stars and selling at a price fit for only the richest among ...

New plans proposed by the CTA will see a drastic improvement in Chicago’s bus travel system. South Side commuters were given a first glimpse at the changes ...

When it comes to the latest working trends, Chicago doesn’t get left behind. With so many individuals now working for themselves, and startups looking to ...

Chicago could be set to see a third cannabis company opening in River North as MOCA Modern Cannabis has applied for a license. The company applied to build ...

The city is set to sell a huge $1.2 billion in bonds--the largest sale since 2017. Chicago bonds shops trying to sell the city’s offering are in the running ...

At least six Chicago pot dispensaries had to close to recreational users on Monday due to severe product supply issues. High demand for both legalized and ...

A Chicago couple who took part in the HGTV reality show ‘Windy City Rehab’ is now suing the show. James and Anna Morrissey bought a $1.36 million home on ...

Chicago has had a great 2019 and is ready to fly into 2020, according to studies. The city’s tourism figures had already reached an all-time 2018 high of 58 ...

Justin Bieber has announced his return to Chicago with a brand new, nationwide tour. The Canadian star released a YouTube video of just 90 seconds, hinting ...