Naperville's electricity contract, heavily reliant on coal, faces scrutiny as its 2025 renewal approaches amid calls for exploring clean energy and the City Council's refusal to hire consultants for future energy planning.

The family of ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka, injured in a Chicago construction accident, is suing Turner Construction Co. and Adjustable Forms Inc. for alleged negligence.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 32 state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme to allow states to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) after a circuit court ruled against it.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to a $700 million settlement with 43 attorneys general over allegations of deceptive marketing of talc-based products like baby powder.

360 CHICAGO acquires floors once occupied by The Signature Room at the former John Hancock Center, with plans for the space not including a restaurant.

A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Oberweis Dairy to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, aiming to preserve the brand and possibly expand product lines.

Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago expands its campus by acquiring the former ADA headquarters at 211 East Chicago Avenue, facilitating growth in healthcare services.

Over a thousand University of Chicago Medical Center residents and fellows voted to unionize with the Committee of Interns and Residents, reflecting a national trend for better working conditions.

Columbia College Chicago is laying off 70 staff and scrapping 32 unfilled positions amid financial strain and a sharp enrollment decline. The college faces a $38 million budget deficit.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has increased the sports betting tax, with potential impacts on FanDuel and DraftKings. The industry opposes the hike, fearing it will worsen odds and bolster illegal betting.

Verizon experienced a significant service outage affecting customers in Chicago and other regions, with reports peaking Thursday evening. Service was restored later, but the cause remains undisclosed.

The Illinois Commerce Commission denied the majority of Peoples Gas' funding request for its pipeline replacement program, approving only $1.6 million of the proposed $7.9 million increase.

Pinch, a Chicago-based startup, raised $3.5 million for its in-home med spa services offering treatments like Botox, targeting clients aged 20 to 35 and enabling nurses to run side businesses.