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09/15/2025

An iconic Chicago chain sells in hopes of expanding, and a bowling chain closes locations due to bankruptcy: IL business news.

09/15/2025

"I would've preferred to go to Chicago," Trump said. "... We'd love to save Chicago. We don't want to go into a hostile [environment]. The people would greet us, but they have professional agitators."

President Donald Trump said Friday he is instead deploying the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address crime concerns there.

09/14/2025

"By working together—residents, inspectors and contractors—we are reducing rat activity and making our neighborhoods less welcoming to pests," officials said.

Over the last year, the rat population in Skokie has gone down by more than 50 percent, officials said.

09/14/2025

Humpty Dumpty didn’t fall; he was ripped from his perch. Squirrels aren’t political; it just seems as if they are. Nudists are chafed.

Humpty Dumpty didn't fall; he was ripped from his perch. Squirrels aren't political; it just seems as if they are. Nudists are chafed.

09/14/2025

The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 small and medium companies.

09/14/2025

Transportation Department plans to scrap rules protecting airline passengers “consistent with Department and administration priorities.”

Transportation Department plans to scrap rules protecting airline passengers "consistent with Department and administration priorities."

09/14/2025

A community vigil "to honor the life and legacy" of Charlie Kirk is scheduled for tonight.

The event is being organized by a former Turning Point USA staffer and current TPUSA chapter leaders from Glenbrook North.

09/14/2025

Plus: Innocent bystander killed, cops say they can't enforce immigration amid Mexican parade, rat population dwindles.

09/14/2025

Don't take "every penny to their name" as a result of a 2023 crash, the ex-official said, acknowledging he is connected by the family that owns the company through marriage. The victim's father took exception.

Don't take "every penny to their name" as a result of a 2023 crash, the ex-official said. The victim's father took exception.

09/14/2025

It was unclear whether the two deaths, which happened 3 hours apart, were connected; investigations were ongoing.

09/13/2025

Treat yourself to a smile with stories about two sisters who wrote a book to inspire "kids of all ages," a Yemeni coffee shop and more.

09/13/2025

The lakefront mansion became the highest-priced home resale in Chicago-area history last week.