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The University of Chicago is the new owner of the Jewel-Osco store in Woodlawn, which opened less than a year ago. A venture connected to the University ...

Food chain P.F. Chang’s has launched the first in a new line of restaurants offering ‘to go’ food. The 27-year-old Chinese-American chain recently closed ...

A video game giant is set to open one of its first game-themed hotels in Chicago. Atari announced plans to open a series of themed hotels across the US in ...

Health Care Service Corp, the Chicago-based parent company of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance provider, made a late-January announcement of ...

Despite the Chicago housing market experiencing a very weak 2019, a handful of places have maintained a strong position. According to a report from Chicago ...

The Illinois Gaming Board has published its second phase of rules on sports betting in the state, but is yet to announce when wagering will get off the ground. ...

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

Small personal fans are a great way to beat the heat on those long summer days. There are a lot of different designs out there for fans, whether they are tiny ...

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 ...

Virta Health the first provider of a treatment to reverse type 2 diabetes (T2D) without medications or surgery, announced on January 10th  that it has raised ...

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 ...

New parking rules introduced to Chicago on January 2 have been met with very mixed feelings from West Loop residents. Not only have parking meter rates in ...

A new federal lawsuit settlement could pave the way for female performers to go topless in Chicago. The lawsuit, filed by 23-year-old transgender woman Bea ...

One of the few reputable freelance companies in Chicago, Amelia, Inc. works with all types of organizations both locally and nationwide. At Amelia, putting ...

AC Digital Design is the go-to professional outfit for businesses seeking effective email marketing. Offering solutions to both B2C and B2B companies, AC ...

4EVER Design Studio is a leading web design and development agency serving other companies for 19 long years. Its experienced team of creative professionals ...

Mess is a digital design, development and marketing company committed to growing businesses around the Chicago area. The team is involved in content generation ...

The Getty’s Group is an award-winning branding firm largely regarded as the leader for hospitality-based branding. Mostly working with high-end hotels, ...

Legacy Marketing is a branding agency that has been around for almost two decades, and is constantly reinventing and developing its team of experienced ...

Gertrude Inc. is a global development company based in Chicago that collaborates with businesses to create purpose-driven branding outcomes. They do this by ...

Strike 2 is an agency that believes reinventing the way businesses work and collaborate is key to success, especially when it comes to branding. They start all ...

Concentric might be a small firm, but they are considered one of the best design companies in Chicago. Specializing in visual identity, corporate identity, and ...

C2 Creative is a branding agency looking for uncommon and courageous clients who aren’t afraid to help craft strategies and design meaningful brand ...

A new rideshare tax to tackle Chicago’s congestion went live on Monday morning. A solo ride using services such as Uber and Lyft has now risen from $0.72 ...

We’ve said goodbye to so many great restaurants in the city in 2019, and frankly, to so many bad ones too. Whether it’s been down to high building rental ...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has given consent to allow refugees to live in the city. Mayor Lightfoot signed a letter to welcome refugees following an order ...

According to a New York Times report, across America, more than 1.7 million packages are estimated to go missing daily, adding up to around $25 million worth ...

Whether you’re toasting your 2019 victories or your 2020 bright plans, New Year’s night is meant for celebrating with gusto. Allow yourself to throw caution ...

A Chicago woman is set to be the newest Guinness World Record holder after hula hooping for 100 hours. Jenny Doan unofficially broke the record for the ...

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New data on cab fares, now required to be revealed under the law in Chicago, has turned heads. A Reuters analysis of taxi fare data has found that fares for ...

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