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Chicago City Council Advances Urban Plan, Supports Veterans

Chicago Morning Star - Illinois · June 20, 2025

On June 18, 2025, the Chicago City Council approved a series of planning, development, and business support measures during its latest session—signaling a continued commitment to infrastructure growth and economic inclusion. Among the key items...

Chicago ranks among most expensive cities to rent apartment

The Center Square · June 20, 2025

(The Center Square) – A new Chicago Rental Market Trends report finds that average rental apartment prices across the city spiked to 19% higher than the national average in May, leaving residents here paying an average of $3,780 more in housing...

Illinois Wesleyan announces spring academic all-conference honorees

McLean County Times - Illinois · June 20, 2025

A total of 111 students from Illinois Wesleyan University have been named to the Dave Wrath Academic All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) list for the spring. The announcement was made by the league office on Friday, June 20....

Chinatown, Uptown business owners worry about tariffs as Trump's trade war continues

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois · June 20, 2025

The turmoil of tariffs has been painful for Chicago businesses that rely on China, which is the main target of President Trump’s trade wars. The businesses who are especially hurting include those in Chinatown and Uptown, two neighborhoods with...

On the market: This Rockford area home is on the market for $495,000

Rockford Register Star - Illinois ·

Address: 2307 Stoneridge Close, Rockford Property description: This remodeled three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom is behind Anderson Japanese Gardens. The foyer has volume ceilings. There is a fireplace in the family room. The dining area flows to the...

Vernon Township Republicans chairman: Gov. Pritzker's 'tax-and-spend approach is driving Illinois deeper into economic quicksand'

Lake County Gazette - Illinois · June 20, 2025

Vernon Township Republicans Chairman Jay Swidler | https://www.vernongop.win/newsdesk_sign_upVernon Township Republicans Chairman Jay Swidler | https://www.vernongop.win/newsdesk_sign_up Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has...

Sunon Elevates Design and Sustainable Innovation in North America with its Exclusive Chicago Showroom Opening

The Bulletin - Kansas · June 19, 2025

A New Hub for Luxury and Sustainable Workspaces CHICAGO, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunon, a global leading furniture solution provider for the work environment, is proud to announce a decisive milestone in its North American expansion: the...

With 200 clubs, Cumberland County company is the largest Planet Fitness franchisee in the world

Penn Live - Pennsylvania · June 20, 2025

National Fitness Partners recently opened its 200th Planet Fitness location. The gym opened on East Main St. in Collegeville, Montgomery County.Photo provided With 200 gyms, a Cumberland County company is now the largest Planet Fitness franchisee....

MLB Notebook: Where does the Rafael Devers trade rank with other surprising Red Sox blockbusters?

MassLive - Massachusetts · June 20, 2025

Red Sox fans of a certain age could be forgiven for experiencing some deja vu when the Rafael Devers trade was announced Sunday night. The deal sent shockwaves throughout New England and the industry. Most everyone knew that there was dysfunction...

Trump administration drops cases against ‘predatory’ financial firms

Anchorage Daily News - Alaska ·

Photos by Kayla Wolf/For the Washington Post One after another, the debtors were called to stand before the judge. First came Adrian Vega, a painter, and his wife, Natalie, a cleaner. Moments later, Andrew Vanderhoof, a mechanic. In rapid...

Hyatt Centric property in Chicago reopens after revitalisation

Hotel Management Network · June 20, 2025

The Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare in the US has reopened after undergoing a revitalisation project with a modern aesthetic. Managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, the hotel is situated less than two miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International...

City of North Chicago City Council met June 16

Lake County Gazette - Illinois · June 20, 2025

North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. | North Chicago WebsiteNorth Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. | North Chicago Website City of North Chicago City Council met June 16 Here is the agenda provided by the council: I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE...

Sauk Valley students named to Northern Illinois University’s spring 2025 dean’s list

Sauk Valley - Illinois ·

DeKALB – Northern Illinois University recently announced its dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. The list honors students with a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.5 in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a...

Chicago street festivals guide for 2025

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois · June 20, 2025

Summer in Chicago means festival season. From smaller music festivals like Square Roots in Lincoln Square to larger yet lesser-known showcases like the Chicago Mexican Folk Festival and the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, there’s sure to be...

Tech Companies Double Down on Remote Work As America Returns to the Office

Newsweek · June 20, 2025

Every once in a while, panic rips through the workforce at Pinterest. "I don't think there's anything that we've done internally to give people the impression," Doniel Sutton, the chief people officer at Pinterest, told Newsweek. "But when people...

Immigration raids, arrests disrupt businesses and immigrant families

El Paso Times - Texas ·

Editor’s note: This story was co-published by the El Paso Times and Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom, convener, and funder dedicated to high-quality, fact-based news and information from the U.S.-Mexico border. SANTA ANA,...

This Gorgeous Illinois County Is Also the Most Affordable

100.9 The Eagle - Illinois · June 20, 2025

It's really the best of both worlds. If you desire to live in what is arguably the most beautiful county in Illinois, it also happens to be the most affordable in the entire Land of Lincoln. Just make sure you're bringing a backpack with you. What...

chuck fleischmann discusses supreme court ruling and economic policy

North Knoxville News - Tennessee · June 19, 2025

Chuck Fleischmann, a U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee’s 3rd district since 2011, has recently shared several statements via social media addressing national issues and personal connections. Fleischmann, who succeeded Zach Wamp in Congress...

$5M settlement in Illinois fatal crash exposes risks of commercial trucking

FreightWaves · June 20, 2025

The attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a wreck with a tractor-trailer hope their case highlights how quickly bad things can happen on the roadway.In March 2021, Jamie Roth, 34, died when a heavy-duty truck driven by Gursimran Singh...

Listeria Outbreak: More Food Products Being Recalled In Illinois

WROK News Talk - Illinois · June 20, 2025

On Tuesday of this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a recall for some ready-to-eat chicken Alfredo products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. We've been seeing...