A quarter of Illinois hospitals receive A grade from Leapfrog Group in first post-pandemic assessment, reflecting a decline in preventable infections.

Joyce Foundation CEO, Ellen Alberding, to step down in 2024 after two decades leading the foundation's multiple societal initiatives.

Motorola faces a lawsuit about alleged selfie privacy violations, while successfully transitioning from cellphone to public safety tech.

Sewing experiences a resurgence in Chicago, with therapeutic benefits, community-building potential, and financial savings driving growing interest.

Northwestern University pledges $100M to Evanston community if proposal to host concerts at new Ryan Field stadium gets approval.

Post-pandemic Chicago sees a rise in restaurant surcharges, claiming it as a survival strategy, and causing a split in consumer opinion.

Stellantis and UAW reach a tentative agreement to improve compensation and revitalize the idle Belvidere assembly plant in Illinois.

Bally's Casino earns Chicago gaming license, paving the way for its planned River West complex and bolstering the city's economy.

UAW tentatively agrees on a new 4-year contract with Ford, possibly impacting ongoing negotiations with other automakers.

Chicago has proven itself as a top destination for travelers, with two of its hotels making it in the top 10 in a recent Readers' Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler, further solidifying the city's reputation as a must-visit locale for luxury accommodations.

Preparing for the festive season, postal services and package delivery companies have issued holiday shipping deadlines to ensure timely delivery of packages. While some carriers maintain surcharges for peak demand, USPS confirms the suspension of such charges this year.

Weeks after its grand opening, the Chicago Guinness Open Gate Brewery building is up for sale with the property's value expected to exceed $20 million.

Open Books, a non-profit bookstore in Logan Square, Chicago, serves a dual purpose by offering affordable books to the public while providing donated books and literacy programs to underprivileged children across the city.