A long-vacant Chicago lot will soon host a new Starbucks, with construction beginning after years of delay due to environmental challenges and zoning regulations. The project is expected to spur growth in the West Lawn neighborhood.

Spring Hill Mall in suburban Chicago closed on March 22, with the Village of West Dundee planning redevelopment into a mixed-use neighborhood. Some stores will remain, and officials are assisting displaced businesses.

Jensen's Foods, a family-owned grocery store in Coon Rapids since 1959, is closing due to competition. They plan to open a new, smaller concept store, Jensen's Market, in Champlin focusing on fresh produce, bakery, deli, meats, and coffee.

A flare at the Shell Chemical plant in Deer Park, Texas, following a power outage, is expected to last a week. The effect on locals and specifics of chemicals burned have raised concerns, but Shell asserts no community threat.

Texas leads U.S. job growth, adding 49,800 non-farm jobs in February, with Governor Abbott crediting the state's economic policies for the success and ongoing job growth.

The City of Chanhassen is hosting its first residential tree sale in April, where residents can buy affordable bare-root trees to enhance local greenery.

Tennessee officials are monitoring a mysterious illness affecting dairy cattle in the Southwest, with symptoms including decreased milk production and abnormal feces.

The Port of Oakland reports a surge in cargo volume, with a 32.1% increase in imports and a 24.2% rise in exports in February, indicating strong consumer spending and demand in Northern California and Asia.

The Philadelphia Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Sean Harris and are seeking public assistance in locating him after his disappearance on March 18, 2024.

FedEx has announced layoffs affecting a small percentage of its IT and Finance workforce to cut costs and streamline operations, despite being a major Memphis employer.

An audit in Conroe, Texas, revealed $155K in untracked hotel tax spending, leading to city scrutiny and changes in financial oversight, while United Airlines introduced mile-sharing for frequent flyers.

Restaurateur David Pisor faces financial turmoil as his Etta Collective files for bankruptcy, with debts including a $2.5 million loan default. Etta assets are up for auction, while a stalking horse bid sets the starting price at $675,000.

El Cajon Police arrested Alexander Ingles, a homeless man, for possession of child pornography and narcotics, violating his probation terms from previous related convictions.