Investors rode out another turbulent day on Wall Street that kept stock indexes flipping between gains and losses until a late-day bounce gave the market a modest gain. Local analysts weigh in on what it all means for consumers.
10 Things to Do this Weekend: Aug. 15-18
Stunt planes, Italian fare, vintage finds and hummingbirds usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Deep Frydays: Potato Chip-Crusted Polish Sausage
Aug 15, 2019 |
What do Polish sausage, potato chips and Plochman’s mustard have in common? They all come together to make a delicious snack.
US Makes New Push for Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes
Aug 15, 2019 |
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed 13 new warnings that would appear on all cigarettes, including images of cancerous neck tumors, diseased lungs and feet with amputated toes.
R. Kelly is a No-Show at Cook County Court Hearing
Aug 15, 2019 |
R. Kelly refused transport Thursday to the Leighton Criminal Court Building, where he faces several criminal sexual charges, according to a Cook County prosecutor.
Vaping Companies Sue to Delay US Review of E-Cigarettes
Aug 15, 2019 |
The legal challenge by the Vapor Technology Association is the latest hurdle in the Food and Drug Administration’s yearslong effort to regulate the multibillion-dollar vaping industry, which includes makers and retailers of e-cigarette devices and flavored solutions.
Rare Coins, Cash on View as World’s Fair of Money Returns to Chicago Area
Aug 14, 2019 |
Coins and cash are the focus the annual World’s Fair of Money. It’s in the Chicago area this year and we visited to get a load of all the loot.
Spotlight Politics: Politicians Hit Illinois State Fair
Aug 14, 2019 |
Democrats take the stage for Governor’s Day at the state fair in Springfield. Our politics team tackles the 2020 election and more in our weekly roundtable.
A Look at Immigration Status in the Workplace
Aug 14, 2019 |
Amid workplace raids, what responsibilities do employers have to verify immigration status? And what rights do workers have?
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown Won’t Seek Re-Election
Aug 14, 2019 |
Long the subject of federal scrutiny, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown explains why she will not seek re-election.
Ask Geoffrey: A Long-Lost State Street Hot Spot
Aug 14, 2019 |
A viewer’s photo of her mother at a glamorous restaurant in 1940s Chicago left her wondering where the photo was taken. And we finally address an elephant in the room at Marshall Field’s.
Keya Trammell Was Bullied for Alopecia. Now She is Bald and Proud.
Aug 14, 2019 |
Sometimes, the very thing that brings a person the most trouble in life can become a source of joy and inspiration. Meet local singer – and mentor – Keya Trammell.
Judge Lifts Decorum Order in Jason Van Dyke Case, Freeing Up Last Documents
Aug 14, 2019 |
Until this week, 18 documents from the landmark case had remained under seal, even though the former officer was convicted 10 months ago for the murder of Laquan McDonald.
How the Weakened Endangered Species Act Could Impact Illinois
Aug 14, 2019 |
The Trump administration’s move to effectively weaken protections under the landmark law could have stark consequences for the 480 plant and animal species classified as endangered or threatened within Illinois.
10 Things to Do this Weekend: Aug. 15-18
Aug 14, 2019 |
Stunt planes, Italian fare, vintage finds and hummingbirds usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Witness Describes Moments Leading to Chicago Officer’s Fatal Shooting
Aug 14, 2019 |
After a night out with friends in River North, off-duty Chicago police Officer John Rivera apparently realized a dangerous situation was unfolding. Moments later, the 23-year-old was fatally shot inside his vehicle.
Experts Call for Steps to Stem Increases in Legionnaires’ Disease
Aug 14, 2019 |
In a report released Wednesday, top U.S. science experts said annual cases of Legionnaires’ disease jumped more than fivefold from 2000 to 2017, and that as many as 70,000 Americans get the disease every year.
