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Chicago Fed president discusses impacts of tariffs and interest rates in Iowa

The Gazette - Iowa ·

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Before President Donald Trump rolled out a slew of bigger-than-expected tariffs on April 2, things were looking up, said Chicago Federal Reserve Bank...

Global Implant Leaders Visit Dr. Irfan Atcha & New Teeth Chicago™ to Recognize U.S. Innovation in Full-Arch Dentistry

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

Straumann® Global Board Visits Dr. Irfan Atcha's New Teeth Chicago™ in Rare Recognition of U.S. Implant Leadership. It's an incredible milestone to have world's top implant innovators recognize the level pf precision, esthetics and patient...

Illinois State Police receives new state-of-the-art command vehicle

WGEM - Illinois · June 4, 2025

SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois State Police said they have received a new command vehicle. The new command vehicle was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Radiological Security. ISP stated the new vehicle is equipped with...

MUSIC INDUSTRY: Eliot King Smith Teams Up With Audrey Martells (Chic) To Bring To Life The Story Of Josephine Baker

All About Jazz · June 6, 2025

In the 1920s, faced with the grinding poverty and segregation of East St. Louis, Josephine Baker took her dancing and musical talents first to New York, and then, at 19, arrived in Paris to perform with the Folies Bergère. Entranced by her...

Private Chicago equity firm linked to GHF funding, aid distribution

The Jerusalem Post · June 6, 2025

A Chicago-based private equity firm, controlled by a member of the family that founded American publishing company Rand McNally, has an "economic interest" in the logistics company involved in the new aid distribution operation in Gaza. McNally...

Consumers, small businesses will lose if Illinois interchange law takes effect in July

The Freeburg Tribune - Illinois · June 4, 2025

By ASHLEY SHARP and BEN JACKSON A law called the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) was passed by the Illinois Legislature last spring as part of a last-minute political deal. Now it’s set to take effect July 1 and will cause chaos for...

Capitol News Illinois | Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

The News Gazette - Illinois ·

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short. Pritzker’s wins include a $10 million increase in need-based student financial...

Illinois Senate Advances Bill to Revive Horse Racing Industry

Times Weekly - Illinois · June 4, 2025

In an effort to save the Illinois harness racing industry, State Senator Patrick Joyce advanced a bill that would, among multiple measures, allow for the development of new horse racing tracks in Illinois. “This proposal will provide an injection...

Triple-duty lifestyle challenges women in agriculture

Agrinews - Ilinois ·

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Women involved in the agricultural industry are generally expected to live a triple-duty lifestyle that can lead to depression and anxiety. “Farm women are the homemakers and they also engage in farm work,” said Cheyanne...

Rare earths export restrictions hit car production

Electronics Weekly · June 6, 2025

China’s rare earths export ban is to beginning to affect car production, reports the Nikkei. Suzuki has suspended production of its Swift models Ford has suspended production of its Explorer sports SUV at its Chicago factory. The European...

Illinois House Democrats pass FY26 budget amid controversy

East Central Reporter - Illinois · June 4, 2025

The Illinois House Democrats have passed a $55.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a $2 billion increase from the previous year. This decision was made just before midnight on the final day of the legislative session. Since Governor...

Illinois lawmakers delay implementation of swipe fee ban amid intense court battle between retailers, banks

Wand - Illinois ·

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — An Illinois law banning swipe fees was set to take effect July 1. Yet, lawmakers decided to pass a bill in the final hours of session to delay implementation of the controversial law. Your favorite coffee shops or...

Q&A: Northwestern alum and U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider talks NU experience, role in Congress

The Daily Northwestern - Illinois · June 8, 2025

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (McCormick ’83, Kellogg ’88) is currently in his sixth term representing Illinois’ 10th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party. Schneider earned both his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering at...

Illinois announces historic $500 million site readiness investment

WICD - Illinois ·

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The State of Illinois has announced a historic $500 million investment in site readiness, marking the largest such investment in state history. This initiative aims to transform unused state properties into economic...

Chicago minimum wage set to increase July 1 along with changes for paid time off

ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois · June 4, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago workers making minimum wage are set to get a raise starting next month. Starting July 1, the city's minimum wage will be $16.60 and the minimum wage for subsidized youth employment programs, the minimum wage will be...

Illinois State Police deploys new command vehicle to enhance emergency response

WICD - Illinois ·

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced the deployment of a new state-of-the-art command vehicle aimed at improving emergency response coordination and public safety across the state. The vehicle, a 2025...

Chicago is getting a $650 million soccer stadium in South Loop

Time Out ·

Great news, Chicago soccer fans: A brand-new 22,000-seat stadium is expected to be ready before the 2028 MLS season. Owner and chairman of the Chicago Fire Football Club since 2018, Joe Mansueto built his business, family and life in the Windy...

Lucifer's Aimee Garcia Comments on Possible Reunion for Tom Ellis' FBI Spinoff

Comic Book Resources (CBR) · June 8, 2025

Lucifer star Aimee Garcia recently opened up about the possibility of reuniting with the show's lead, Tom Ellis, on the upcoming FBI spin-off series CIA. Garcia is currently starring in a recurring role on Criminal Minds: Evolution. Speaking with...

Widespread Panic Makes Long-Awaited Return To Chicago To Cure The Midweek Blues [Videos]

Live For Live Music - Michigan · June 5, 2025

Over a year after Widespread Panic canceled its three-night stay in Chicago (originally scheduled for February 2024), the juggernauts of jam rolled into the Windy City for a blustery mid-week run at the impressive Chicago Theatre. The city has...

Criminal Minds: Evolution Newcomer Reveals Which Star She 'Completely Fangirled' Over

Comic Book Resources (CBR) · June 8, 2025

Criminal Minds: Evolution star Aimee Garcia has revealed which of the original cast members she "fangirled" over meeting. Garcia joined the series in its currently airing third season as Dr. Julia Ochoa. Speaking with Screen Rant, Garcia talked...