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.

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Women's Day Market this Sunday
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Sip, shop and support women led businesses all at the same time this weekend. The second annual Lincoln Square Ravenswood Women's Day Market at Artifact Events is the place to be to honor an abundance of hard-working ladies in the community.

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.

Half of Little Village Discount Mall vendors being pushed out, alderman says
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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.

Little Village's Discount Mall will stay open
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The alderman of Chicago's 25th Ward, which includes sections of Little Village, said there is new hope for 150 vendors to remain in business at the neighborhood's beloved Discount Mall.

Restaurant in Rogers Park targeted in suspected homophobic attack
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A restaurant in Rogers Park was targeted Monday evening in an alleged homophobic attack that left the front door glass shattered and sent some customers ducking for cover

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.

Rock Bottom Brewery, staple of River North, permanently closes its doors
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After more than two decades in business, a River North staple has closed its doors. Rock Bottom Brewery, located at State Street and Grand Avenue, served its final beers Sunday night.