Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1

Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.

• May 30, 2023

Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business

A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.

• May 29, 2023

Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go

Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.

• May 25, 2023

Business continues to rebound at McCormick Place after pandemic

McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.

• May 24, 2023

Cannabis license holders of color say they need help from state lawmakers

They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.

• May 18, 2023

Licensed cannabis transporters say illegal deliveries are happening without consequence

The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.

• May 17, 2023

Deerfield residents protest plan for industrial park on old Baxter campus, complain about trucks

Some say the industrial campus could bring hundreds of trucks in and out – just feet from a residential subdivision.

• May 11, 2023

Wrigleyville's Houndstooth Saloon going out of business after 17 years

The bar, at 3369 N. Clark St. at the southeast corner of the intersection with Roscoe Street, will close permanently on Sunday.

• May 11, 2023

Owner of downtown Chicago hotel invests millions in renovations to draw customers

TheWit Hotel in the Loop is one of the lightening bolts on the corner of State and Lake.

• May 10, 2023

Social equity cannabis entrepreneurs still face hurdles, demand action from state

Social equity cannabis license holders in Illinois​ have been up against years of state delays, COVID delays, lawsuits, and red tape.

• May 9, 2023

Illinois Commerce Commission cracks down on moving companies operating illegally

The owners of a company said they were baited by the agency and pleaded ignorance when told they did not have a proper license.

• May 5, 2023

Chicago LGBTQ bars drop Anheuser-Busch products after company distances itself from Dylan Mulvaney

"It was absolutely an easy decision," said Mark Robertson, co-owner of 2Bears Tavern Group. "They kept re-doubling their efforts to bow down to those who were spewing hate."

• May 5, 2023

Neighbors sound off over plans for Save A Lot store in old Whole Foods space in Englewood

Community leaders and neighbors said they have felt unheard – but at the core of the issue is the name Save A Lot.

• May 3, 2023

Bears file for demolition work at Arlington International Racecourse site

The Bears closed on the property in February.​ The team said Wednesday that the filing for demolition at the site does not mean for certain that they will be developing it.

• May 3, 2023

Chicago's first 'social equity' cannabis manufacturer opens

The company had much red tape to get through as the state's efforts to diversify the industry have struggled.

• Apr 28, 2023

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