Illinois Allocates $50.6B for Largest Infrastructure Program in State History

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the largest multi-year infrastructure program in state history, totaling $50.6 billion. The funds are spread out over six years, benefiting every Illinois county...

Illinois at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

The No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) visit the Purdue Boilermakers (2-2, 0-1) Saturday. Kickoff from Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, is set for noon ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA...

Chicago alderperson says she was handcuffed by federal agents at hospital

A Chicago alderperson said she ended up in handcuffs for a short time on Friday when she arrived at a hospital, hoping to speak with a man who had been detained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Ald. Jessie Fuentes, of the...

Illinois Residents Recover Millions Through Life Insurance Policy Locator Tool

Nearly $20 million has been returned to Illinois consumers so far this year, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service offered by the Illinois Department of Insurance. This online tool assists state residents in finding lost or unclaimed life...

Angel Reese Hints at Future Move Amid Chicago Sky Trade Speculation

“If things don’t pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me,” Angel Reese said in early September. She wasn’t pleased with her team’s performance, since the Chicago Sky had buried any hope of making...

Chicago infrastructure project funding frozen over White House DEI objections

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration added $2.1 billion in infrastructure projects in Chicago to a list of frozen projects in the second day of the government shutdown over what the White House said was concerns about “race-based...

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee 'a little wary' about cutting interest rates too quickly

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday he's leery of cutting interest rates too quickly as threats increase both inflation and employment. In a "Squawk Box" interview on CNBC, the central banker indicated that pressure is...

AI Companies Are Burning Billions, Tech Workers Are Getting Wrecked —And Wall Street Doesn't Care

The U.S. tech labor market has been trending downward for some time now. After a hiring spree post-pandemic, 2022 and 2023 saw cutbacks across major firms—and even as tech stocks rebounded on AI dreams, employment never really followed. AI...

Global wheat market poised to continue in the grips of bears

The average monthly price for August was $5.298, 4.5 per cent lower than the average monthly price for July and the lowest monthly average since September 2024 | Photo Credit: REUTERS Global wheat prices are poised to rule bearish, with forecasts...

Fidium Launches Fidium Fiber Pro for Small Businesses

CONROE, Texas — September 30, 2025 — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Fidium today announced the launch of Fidium Fiber Pro, a new internet product built specifically to support small businesses across the company’s fiber-eligible markets. Fidium Fiber Pro...

'Windy City Weekend' talks Chicago Cubs win; former pro athlete Andy McDermott joins show

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Windy City Weekend" welcomed a live studio audience Friday, as Val Warner and Ryan Chiavierini talked about hot topics. The Common Ground Foundation is presenting its highly anticipated "Chicago Nights Brighter Futures" event...

HSA Commercial Real Estate closes 68,486-square-foot industrial lease at Plainfield business park

Chicago-based HSA Commercial Real Estate closed a new 68,486-square-foot industrial lease with home furnishings retailer Ashley DSG at Gateway Industrial V at 845 Airtech Parkway in Plainfield, Indiana, near the Indianapolis International Airport....

SHUTDOWN | Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the U.S. economy

WASHINGTON -- From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor...

Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights

Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025 From Wall Street trading floors to the United States Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30am Eastern...

50 Years of Vision, Resilience And Exploration: Sally Gunderman's Journey As An Audacious Businesswoman

50 years ago, Sally Gunderman was just a young woman with a million dreams in her heart and $400 to her name. Today, after five decades of working on a plethora of ventures, including her hospitality business, Cactus Cove, she gleams with the...

Buy or renew a Chicago city vehicle sticker online and add residential zone parking

The residents of Windy City can order their Chicago city vehicle sticker online conveniently through the EzBuy platform, without stepping outside their premises or going through queues. This simplified online system manages new purchases as well...

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Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats CHICAGO (AP) — White House budget director Russ Vought says the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects,...

Vought pulls $2 billion from Chicago infrastructure projects over ‘race-based’ contracts concerns

President Donald Trump’s budget director announced on Friday that he pulled billions in federal funding from a major Chicago infrastructure project, marking Washington’s latest move to suspend finance flows to developments suspected of using...

Waterton names SVP of portfolio management in Chicago

Waterton, a national real estate investor and operator, hired Sean Jacobson as Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management. He will be based in the company’s Chicago office. Jacobson brings a track record of multifamily real estate investment...

Trump pauses $2.1 billion of federal funds for Chicago transit

The $5.75 billion Red Line expansion project adds 5.5 miles of elevated line and four new stations on Chicago's South Side.Chicago Transit Authority The Trump administration Friday announced it has paused $2.1 billion of federal funds for the...