Pritzker signs mandatory paid leave bill for Illinois workers
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Little Village's Discount Mall would lose half its vendors under proposed plan, alderman says
A crushing blow to the vendors at Little Village's Discount Mall, who were told by Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez that as many as half of them are at risk of losing their current locations.
Little Village's Discount Mall will stay open: 'step in the right direction'
The Discount Mall is not only beloved, it's considered the life-blood of the neighborhood economy, and for the vendors to stay would mean 500 jobs remaining in place.
What's next for Little Village's Discount Mall after shutdown?
Time is running out for vendors at Little Village's Discount Mall.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Chicago street vendors want police to do more to protect them from attacks
They also called for a tax on Amazon to help pay for better living conditions for people in the city's poorest neighborhoods.
Encore possible with new tenant interested in Park Ridge's Pickwick Theatre
A landmark theater in Chicago’s northwest suburbs may get an encore performance thanks to a potential new occupant.
Rock Bottom Brewery, staple of River North, abruptly closes after more than two decades in business
After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors.
Iconic Pickwick Theatre to close its doors after nearly century-long run
The final curtain call is nearing for the Pickwick Theatre in northwest suburban Park Ridge.