Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate jumps to record high levels

With Chicago’s downtown office vacancy rate now at a record-high 28%, Illinois Policy Institute researcher LyLena Estabine ...

Recently Opened Rosemont Arena Could Be Part Of Chicago's PWHL Plan

A new facility has opened in Rosemont, just outside Chicago, that will become the practice facility for the AHL's Chicago ...

Saks Off Fifth closing stores in 2026, including busy Chicago location

Saks Fifth Avenue's popular discount sister store Saks Off Fifth will close as many as 9 stores across the country in 2026, including one busy location in downtown Chicago.

Hot Chocolate Run zips through downtown Chicago, Near South Side

In what is known as America's Sweetest Race, runners took to Chicago's streets Sunday for the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run.

Business and civic leaders say ICE actions harming Chicago’s economy

Raids have “scared people away” from restaurants, cultural events, shops and Downtown, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce CEO ...

Chicago business, civic and faith leaders join together to call for end to immigration raids

For the first time since Operation Midway Blitz began, a large group of Chicago's business, civic and faith leaders jointed ...
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In a precarious moment for the arts, Chicago’s cultural department could see funding decline

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget decreases the budget by 15% for the department, which is under new leadership after ...
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Saks Off 5th Axes Chicago’s Busy State Street Store In June 2026

Saks Off 5th is closing its State Street Loop store next June. The chain will shutter multiple Off 5th locations in 2026.