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Food Prices Skyrocketing Again in Chicago, Rest of the U.S.
Prices for everything have skyrocketed since the pandemic, and food costs have risen to an uncomfortably high level. The outlook for a decline in prices does not appear to be anywhere in the near future.
Mega Development Along the Chicago River to Impact Chicago’s Future
The 53-acre mixed-use development, Lincoln Yards, will neighbor several existing neighborhoods such as the affluent Lincoln Park neighborhood, Bucktown and Wicker Park.
How Has Chicago’s Drinking Culture Been Changing?
Chicago tavern owners, as well as experts and studies, have been seeing a recent shift within the age-old drinking culture in the Windy City. Economics and COVID-19 have played key roles.
Vendors at Little Village’s Discount Mall Hurt by Novak Decision
The partial closure, and expected full closure, of the Little Village Discount Mall is an example of a growing national trend of mall closings. More than 40 vendors have been forced out.
Chicago Walmart Closings Hit West, South Sides the Hardest
Walmart has announced that it will be closing four of its stores in Chicago, including three on the South and West Sides. Pharmacies will remain open an extra 30 days.
Analysis: Cybersecurity Industry Avoids Silicon Valley Fallout
The cybersecurity industry has been able to avoid fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank’s crisis, gaining in stock value over the last month, or at least, when facing losses.
Chicago Seeing Surge in North Side Liquor License Requests
Liquor license requests to the city from North Side and West Loop bars and restaurants has boomed as new places open during the pandemic.
Chicago Bears’ Potential Move: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
The Bears are studying a potential move to Arlington Heights with a new stadium and entertainment, but Chicago officials hope to keep them with renovations to Soldier Field.
Data: Tracking Chicago’s Gas Prices Over the Past 22 Years
With gas prices at an all-time high in Chicago, we look back at the past 22 years of gas costs in the city. As of June 6, regular unleaded hit $6 a gallon in the city.
Maps: Chicago Summer Concert and Music Festivals Guide
Wondering where the best summer music festivals, concert venues and clubs are? We've got maps to steer you to all of the best locations in the city.
Uptown Concerned Over Weiss Hospital’s Potential New Owner
Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown is undergoing two major real estate shifts this year, which has drawn the attention and ire of many in the neighborhood.
Chicago Small Businesses Slowly Regaining Steam
Labor shortages, Omicron outbreaks and financial setbacks have plagued Chicago small businesses during the pandemic. So what's next?
Chicago’s Top Grossing Restaurants at the Start of the Pandemic
Some Chicago restaurant groups continued to thrive during the pandemic. The Gibson Restaurant group grossed $86.3 million in 2020 with several locations.
COVID-19: Chicago Small Businesses Moving Forward After Omicron
After surviving several surges from COVID-19 variants, Chicago restaurants and other small businesses are finding their footing again.
Chicago’s Independent Theaters Adapting During COVID-19
In the past year, movie theaters have taken massive hits due to COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictions, and fears. Focus has been on large chains, but small indie theaters have been finding their own ways to survive.
The Rise of BookTok and Its Impact on the Reading Community
The BookTok community is a group of avid readers who share book-related content. The hashtag #BookTok has an upward of 27 billion posts and has increased steadily during the pandemic.
Chicago’s Love Fridge is Tackling Food Insecurity During Pandemic
How the Love Fridge became a staple in some Chicago neighborhoods at the dawn of the global pandemic
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