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JP Morgan Private Bank plans to triple its number of Chicago bankers

Chicago Biz Journals 5/26 9:12A Wendell Hutson

JP Morgan Private Bank in Chicago has increased client assets by nearly 40% since 2019, the bank said.

Walgreens to lay off more than 500 corporate staff

Chicago Biz Journals 5/26 7:43A I-Chun Chen

Layoffs won't affect employees at Walgreens stores, microfulfillment outlets or call centers.

Why Indianapolis-based Gates Neuroscience is sticking with the Midwest for expansion

Chicago Biz Journals 5/26 7:28A Alex Zorn

Gate Neurosciences, increased its R&D capabilities this month with 2,000 square feet of lab space in Evanston, Illinois.

Illinois launches $15 million matching grant program for businesses

Chicago Biz Journals 5/25 3:01P Wendell Hutson

A new Illinois business grant program is aimed at getting more businesses to apply for federal grant programs.

Potbelly Resurfaces its Most Popular Underground Menu Sandwich

Harwood Heights BubbleLife iReporter 5/25 12:51P Katie Gibbons

Fans asked, and Potbelly listened – the fan favorite Clubby from the brand’s Underground Menu will soon be available on the Potbelly App with a limited time promo.  Potbelly...

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Lawmakers inch closer on state budget, but possibly months further on elected school board map

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 5/25 5:24P Tina Sfondeles

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (left) answers a questions about trust among Democrats as Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (right), listens on Wednesday. Blue...

CPS summer programs: More pre-K, ‘earn and learn’ offerings, district says

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 5/24 12:38P Mitchell Armentrout

District leaders say more pre-kindergarten and “earn and learn” programs are available for Chicago Public Schools students this summer. Sun-Times file Chicago Public Schools...

Former University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer dies at 75

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 5/24 5:33A Mitch Dudek

Former University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer Provided Former University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer led the South Side institution for 15 years as a...

NW Side residents express support and disapproval of plan to house immigrant families at Wilbur...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 5/23 4:38P Emmanuel Camarillo

A woman holds a sign in support of asylum-seekers during a public meeting Tuesday at Wilbur Wright College on the Northwest Side. The city hopes to relieve pressure on police...

CPD community policing efforts have not built trust, cut crime, Northwestern study finds

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 5/23 2:55P Andy Grimm

Commander of Community Policing Angel Novalez speaks during a press conference at the 10th District Police Station in Lawndale in 2020. A report by Northwestern researchers...

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Circus Vazquez Returns to Chicago Area With Shows Through June 11

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 5/27 10:09A Erica Gunderson

Circus Vazquez Returns to Chicago Area With Shows Through June 11 Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 15:09

Fraud Big and Small Detailed in New Book ‘Fool Me Once’

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 5/27 9:46A Erica Gunderson

Fraud Big and Small Detailed in New Book ‘Fool Me Once’ Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 14:46

‘The Last Word’ on Saving Street Basketball in Chicago

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 5/27 7:47A Erica Gunderson

‘The Last Word’ on Saving Street Basketball in Chicago Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 12:47

How a Celiac Diagnosis Led This Chicago Chef to Open a Gluten-Free Restaurant

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 5/27 7:20A Erica Gunderson

How a Celiac Diagnosis Led This Chicago Chef to Open a Gluten-Free Restaurant Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 12:20

How Chicagoans Are Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 5/25 2:07P Blair Paddock

How Chicagoans Are Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 19:07

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Kentucky man shoots roommate after accusing him of eating the last Hot Pocket, police say

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/25 4:23P Associated Press

Scott Olson, Getty LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man in Kentucky’s largest city is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his roommate during a dispute over a Hot Pocket,...

Dining Out in Chicago? Sunda New Asian celebrates AAPI Heritage Month, a ‘Little Mermaid’ cocktail...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/25 10:21A Denise I. O’Neal

The short rib rendang (slow-braised short ribs with coconut milk, chili, ginger, lemongrass, pickled cucumber, sambal and fresh herbs) at Sunda New Asian. Sunda New Asian Bell...

Mayor Johnson forges compromise proposal to expand outdoor dining in Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/23 8:34A Fran Spielman

Outdoor dining is set up on a stretch of Clark Street in River North last year. Most neighborhood residents support keeping a three-block stretch closed, 42nd Ward Ald....

More dogs showing up in outdoor dining spaces, but not everyone is happy

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/19 2:32P Dee-Ann Durbin | AP Business Wri

Monty Hobbs shares food with his dog Mattox on the patio at the Olive Lounge in Takoma Park, Md. AP Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given...

Food truck festival returns to Daley Plaza to serve up fresh favorites

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 5/19 9:53A Catherine Odom

Lizeth Gallegos, who works at Delicia Tacos, gives a drink to a customer on the first day of the Chicago Food Truck Festival at Daley Plaza. This is the food truck’s first...

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Memorial Day sale favorites

The Golden Girl 5/26 8:30A Jess

Happy Friday! What do you have planned for Memorial Day weekend!? We re staying in the city Friday night to hang out with our best friends, then heading to Neal s parents lake...

Spring workout favorites from adidas

The Golden Girl 5/26 7:59A Jess

*Thank you to adidas and Collective Voice for sponsoring this blog post! All opinions are 100% my own* 100% transparency here–when it comes to investing in new workout clothes, I can t say the last...

My Favorite Styles for Easy Days

Sequins and Stripes 5/25 1:16A Liz

shop this look : Agolde Tank , Varley Shorts , Nike Waffle One Sneakers , Chimi 04 Sunglasses I have two versions of my personal style very casual and dressed up. I m honestly not great with the...

10 Recipes to Make Right Now

Sequins and Stripes 5/24 12:45A Liz

Jalapeno Lime Shrimp Appetizer Looking back on some of my past recipes that are filled with fresh vegetables and herbs, appetizers for back yard bbq s and our favorites meals to make now and enjoy all...

Some Recent Outfits You May Have Missed

Sequins and Stripes 5/23 12:24A Liz

shop this look : Zimmermann Dress , Rose Carmine Crochet Cardigan , Marc Fisher Sandals , Dragon Diffusion Nantucket Bag A big roundup of outfits over the past few weeks! Remember you can follow me in...

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High school basketball notebook: Joliet West’s Justus McNair commits, new event sparkles, weekend...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 5/23 3:43A Joe Henricksen

Joliet West’s Justus McNair (1) the ball as Kenwood’s Noah Mister defends. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times While it went a little under the radar last week, the commitment...

College basketball: Former Oswego East star RayJ Dennis is a hot commodity in the transfer portal

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 5/23 3:31A Joe Henricksen

San Diego State guard Malachi Flynn, right, steals the ball from Boise State guard RayJ Dennis during a game in 2020. AP Photos It took some time and a couple of college stops...

Kevari Thunderbird hurls a gem to lead Kenwood to its first baseball city title

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 5/22 12:35P Michael O'Brien

Kenwood’s Kevari Thunderbird (4) reacts at home plate during the city championship game against Payton at Guaranteed Rate Field. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Kenwood won...

Related: High school baseball: Kenwood siblings suit up for shot at Public League title Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports

Wheaton-Warrenville South takes third in bass fishing at state

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 5/22 8:16A Dale Bowman

A file photo of Carlyle Lake. Dale Bowman Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Boat 2 was the only Chicago-area team to medal with a third Saturday at the Illinois High School...

Butler Lake gives extra education for Libertyville high schoolers

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 5/19 4:17A Dale Bowman

Gerry Urbanozo oversees Lucas Murphy weighing a largemouth bass during the inaugural Libertyville High School Lake Day at Butler Lake. Dale Bowman As Gerry Urbanozo reached...

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These Organizations Help Connect Black Veterans to Mental Health Resources

WTTW Health 5/27 5:39A Eunice Alpasan

These Organizations Help Connect Black Veterans to Mental Health Resources Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 10:39

Study Finds 1 in 10 Get Long COVID After Omicron, Starts Identifying Key Symptoms

WTTW Health 5/26 7:41A Associated Press

Study Finds 1 in 10 Get Long COVID After Omicron, Starts Identifying Key Symptoms Friday, May 26, 2023 - 12:41

Chicago Health Officials Sound Alarm as Mpox Cases Increase

WTTW Health 5/23 9:53A Heather Cherone

Chicago Health Officials Sound Alarm as Mpox Cases Increase Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 14:53

8 Tips for Parents and Teens on Social Media Use — From the US Surgeon General

WTTW Health 5/23 8:26A Associated Press

8 Tips for Parents and Teens on Social Media Use — From the US Surgeon General Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 13:26

Greening La Villita at Kanoon Elementary School

WTTW Health 5/20 7:06A Erica Gunderson

Greening La Villita at Kanoon Elementary School Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 12:06

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