Chicago restaurant helps families recover after immigration agents leave city
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Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city. In South Lawn, one restaurant has become a lifeline for families who were too afraid to leave their homes for food.

Chicago homeowners see big spikes in property tax bills, report shows

Chicago homeowners, especially on the city’s South and West Sides, are seeing big spikes in their property tax bills, thanks in large part to a significant drop in the values of commercial properties, according to a new report.

Why residents of one Chicago neighborhood are burning their property tax bills | ChicagoLIVE
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Community leader Dr. Richard Townsell joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the “Property Tax Bill Bonfire,” a protest and organizing event meant to highlight how tax hikes and slow billing hurt working families. He explains how residents are turning frustration into action — and why he believes solutions should come from the people, not just politicians.

Saks Off 5th closing stores across multiple states

Saks Off 5th, the discount sister brand of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is planning to close stores across the U.S. beginning early next year.

More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows

Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.

On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities

Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.

Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’

Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.

Fulton Market developments struggle with financing | The Chicago Report
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a hotter neighborhood in the area than Chicago's Fulton Market, but while many developments are ready to go, they can't get the financing to get off the ground.

Target requires workers to smile at customers in hopes of boosting sales: Report

Target is hoping a new policy, that requires workers to smile at customers who come within 10 feet of them, will help the company boost sales heading into the holidays.

Tips & tricks for successful sales | ChicagoNOW
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Jason Levin, author of “Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch” joins to share some pro tips and secrets behind successful salespeople.

Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries

As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.

MD-11 planes grounded by UPS, FedEx after Kentucky crash

MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.

Flight cuts hit Chicago airports — travel tips from The Points Guy | ChicagoLIVE
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With the Department of Transportation’s new mandate cutting up to 10% of flights from major U.S. cities — including O’Hare and Midway — travelers are being urged to plan ahead. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Becky Blaine, Managing Editor at The Points Guy, who shares essential travel tips, how to avoid getting stranded, and why it’s more important than ever to have a Plan B this holiday season.