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April Jobs Up
(WASHINGTON, D.C,) -- Job growth continued to strengthen in April with 115,000 new hires while the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%. Economists had estimated a median gain of 65,000 jobs following March's huge increase of 178,000 roles, which was revised to 185,000. Accordin...
20h ago
20 Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day In Chicago
Mother's Day is this Sunday, and there's plenty to do around Chicago to celebrate your mom, mother-in-law, aunt, grandma or any maternal-like figure in your life. There are restaurant deals and brunch specials, a Mother's Day 5K, art classes, yoga and a couple of different m...
21h ago
IL Republicans Warn of New Taxes
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove), Assistant Senate Republican Leader Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Budgeteer Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) expressed serious concerns Wednesday about several new tax increases being pushed b...
May 07, 2026
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April Jobs Up
(WASHINGTON, D.C,) -- Job growth continued to strengthen in April with 115,000 new hires while the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%. Economists had estimated a median gain of 65,000 jobs following March's huge increase of 178,000 roles, which was revised to 185,000. Accordin...
20h ago
20 Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day In Chicago
Mother's Day is this Sunday, and there's plenty to do around Chicago to celebrate your mom, mother-in-law, aunt, grandma or any maternal-like figure in your life. There are restaurant deals and brunch specials, a Mother's Day 5K, art classes, yoga and a couple of different m...
21h ago
IL Republicans Warn of New Taxes
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove), Assistant Senate Republican Leader Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Budgeteer Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) expressed serious concerns Wednesday about several new tax increases being pushed b...
May 07, 2026
The Largest Pickle Fest in Illinois is Happening in Chicago This Weekend
Pickle lovers in Chicago have a reason to be excited this weekend. The largest pickle festival in Illinois is back this weekend, bringing an all-out pickle-themed bar crawl and celebration to the Windy City. Here's what to expect. Wrigleyville Pickle Fest Pickle Fest will ta...
May 07, 2026
Check Out Millennium Park's Free Summer 2026 Movie Lineup
Millennium Park is bringing back its summer programs, including free outdoor film screenings kicking off in June. The city released its movie lineup Wednesday, which features beloved classics, iconic blockbusters and family-friendly hits. The movie series kicks off June 30 w...
May 07, 2026
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
If you're flying Delta Air Lines this summer, you may want to pack your own snacks. Delta on Tuesday said it is ending food and beverage service on shorter routes beginning May 19. The move is aimed at creating "a more consistent experience across our network," the...
May 06, 2026
