Report: Hiring Surge In Chicago's High-Tech Industry
It's time for Silicon Valley to move over, because a new report Monday says Chicago is becoming a bigger player in the high-tech industry.
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It's time for Silicon Valley to move over, because a new report Monday says Chicago is becoming a bigger player in the high-tech industry.
The city of Evanston is trying to follow in the footsteps of the White House and Chicago's City Hall: Evanston's mayor will conduct a Twitter town hall meeting in two weeks.
If a Twitter ban is meant as a form of punishment for bad behavior, I get it. Because, by barring today's college kids from using the social networking tool, you're barring them from engaging in a huge part of campus life.
One Chicago taxi driver is using social media to reach out and give his business a better rap.
The new year is likely to be anything but a happy one for deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich, but the former governor has a message for his supporters.
Amid pressure from her father, Gretzky's daughter, Paulina, was forced to shut down her twitter account where she frequently posted pictures of her in less-than-modest clothing.
If you have ever wondered what an average weekday is like at a 911 call center, you will have the chance to find out this coming Friday, November 4, by Twitter.
The real Rahm Emanuel and the fake Rahm Emanuel met Tuesday night -- but this time there was no vortex.
Bears wide receiver Rashied Davis has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to published reports.
In the Age of Social Media, is it even possible to keep yourself from learning the outcome of a sporting event if you don't want to learn it until later on?
The Women's World Cup final set the record for tweets per second, eclipsing the wedding of Prince William and Kate and the death of Osama bin Laden.
Chicago Cubs reliever Kerry Wood was placed on the disabled list on June 13 with a blister on his throwing hand. And it looks as if Wood will return to the active roster on Friday.
It appears as if the Chicago White Sox have signed their first pick from the 2011 MLB Draft.
They sure looked on top of things, that four-man panel in the Prudential Center in Newark last night, a tableau of expertise and awareness, presiding over the 2011 NBA draft with gravitas and control.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen continues to be annoyed with Sean Penn, over the actor's continued defense of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.
The Chicago White Sox didn't anticipate much drama coming from their choice with the 47th overall draft pick. But shortly after selecting Keenyn Walker from Central Arizona College, that's exactly what they got.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't want anyone to question his passion for winning and he lashed out at some Chicago fans for being forgetful of the team's recent success.
A Joliet Central High School teacher resigned Friday after the district investigated a rumor alleging he had sexual affairs with students.
Aside from the Chicago who's-who at Rahm Emanuel's inaugural, the man who famously parodied Mayor Emanuel on Twitter was spotted at Millennium Park.
Reggie Bush insists he was only joking when he stirred up fans with posts on his Twitter account about enjoying free time during the NFL lockout.
After Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall made Tweets about criticizing people for celebrating the death of Osama bin Laden, he received plenty of backlash from fans and members of the media.
Some in the sports world and beyond have been in a furor this week because of Rashard Mendenhall's tweets about the death of Osama bin Laden and his accompanying questioning of what actually happened on September 11, 2001.
Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall wrote a "clarification" of his comments made Monday on Twitter regarding the death of Osama bin Laden.
Back in March, former Illini and current Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall created some controversy over several of his Tweets that compared the NFL labor situation to "modern-day slavery."
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose insists the NBA has not informed him he has won the MVP, regardless of what teammate C.J. Watson has said on Twitter.
Chicago police are warning businesses about a crew of armed robbers who have been linked to at least five overnight incidents in the past week.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing nearly all ramps at the I-80/Chicago Street interchange in Joliet until 2028 as part of their long-term renovation project along that highway.
An employee at the College of Lake County is charged with grooming and solicitation of a child connected to work he does at Wauconda High School, police said Friday.
Local university students are planting trees along the Bishop Ford Freeway in celebration of Arbor Day.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign promises of improved transparency in the mayor's office don't match his actions since he took office.
It's looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a "millionaire tax" on the ballot in November.
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, sources told CBS News.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was arrested Thursday for allegedly placing a Polymarket bet that won him over $400,000 before news of the raid was public.
Federal prosecutors are ending their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, clearing a key obstacle for the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to take over as head of the central bank's Board of Governors.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
An employee at the College of Lake County is charged with grooming and solicitation of a child connected to work he does at Wauconda High School, police said Friday.
Don't miss "Windfall" at the Steppenwolf Theatre.
Ground has been broken on the CTA Red Line extension after a judge ordered the Trump Administration to unfreeze billions of dollars.
Chicago police are warning businesses about a crew of armed robbers who have been linked to at least five overnight incidents in the past week.
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody, officials said.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Michaels spent years as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, putting pressure on Congress and speaking out on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, like herself.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 1st round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 for their third win in four games.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
A year after his passing, the late Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is being honored for advancing CTE research.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody, officials said.
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while waiting for the bus near Hyde Park Academy High School said they believe the shooting was sparked by a minor argument earlier in the day at school.
A woman was ordered detained Thursday on charges that she shot and wounded three men on busy Irving Park Road in the Chicago neighborhood of the same name earlier this month.
A lockdown was lifted at Evanston Township High School on Thursday afternoon, after shots were fired at a park near the school.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
