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.

John Wayne Airport's economic impact exceeded $5.7B in 2022, fostering 45,000 jobs and $2.3B labor income in Orange County.

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

Z Gallerie initiates nationwide closing sales following DirectBuys bankruptcy filing.

Santa Monicas new zoning code allows adult-use cannabis sales.

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

Gillette to end over a century of South Boston manufacturing, shifting operations to Andover as part of a $1 billion modernization plan.

HomeGoods discontinues online shopping, shifting focus back to its 900 physical stores while other TJX digital platforms remain operational.

Walgreens to close two more San Francisco stores in November as part of a trend amplifying retail business closures in Union Square.

LAs Oo-Kook Korean BBQ fined 66,429 for wage theft manager unlawfully kept 28,000 in tips for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Topgolf announced the opening day for its first Massachusetts location in Canton, a sports entertainment venue offering a high-tech, inclusive golf game, food, drinks, and music for its patrons.