SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP reach a tentative agreement ending historic 100-day strike, with significant gains, including the largest wage increase in four decades.

Riverside County supports Small Business Saturday on Nov 25, encouraging residents to endorse local businesses and stimulate economic growth.

Beloved Berkeley store, Sweet Dreams Candy and Toys, to close in January 2024. Community mourns loss of local institution.

Castro men's clothing store Entour has moved into a new larger space across the street from its longtime home.

The Port Bar in Oakland faces potential eviction amid a lease dispute and LGBTQ event controversy with landlord Phil Leong.

Chicago TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores set to close in 2024 as part of TJX's annual store adjustment strategy, despite company's overall growth.

ICC to rule on Peoples Gas proposed $402M rate hike amidst questions on parent company's profits and system modernization issues.

Illinois lawmakers reconsider cannabis bill, aiming to boost small businesses by expanding cultivation area for craft growers.

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

Four States join Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats, highlighting increased scrutiny of anticompetitive practices in agriculture.

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.

Santa Clarita celebrates Valencia Auto Dealers $100M sales tax contributions since 2007, funding public facilities and boosting local economy.