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Crain’s Headlines: Palmer House Hit with $338 Million Foreclosure Suit
Chicago’s second-largest hotel is hit with a $338 million foreclosure lawsuit, proving it's not immune from the pandemic’s effects on the hospitality industry.
2 Police Officers, Suspect Shot During Traffic Stop in Homan Square
Police officers exchanged gunfire during a traffic stop early Sunday on the city’s West Side, according to the Chicago Police Department. Both officers and the suspect are being treated for their injuries.
1,992 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois, 11 Additional Deaths
State surpasses 4 million coronavirus tests
Those whose deaths were reported Sunday ranged in age from their 30s to their 80s, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. They were residents of Cook, Bureau, Lake and Madison counties.
Suburban Cook County Among 30 Illinois Counties at COVID-19 Warning Level: IDPH
State reports 1,880 new virus cases Saturday, 11 additional deaths
State health officials on Friday reported another 10 counties, including suburban Cook, are showing warning signs of increased risk for COVID-19. And on Saturday, the state passed a grim milestone: more than 8,000 virus-related deaths.
Crain’s Headlines: City Seeking Developers for South, West Side Commercial Districts
The city hunts for real estate developers for commercial corridors on the South and West sides, but will developers bite? Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.
1,893 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois, 6 Additional Deaths
Saturday’s total of 2,356 new cases highest figure in 3 months
State health officials reported nearly 1,900 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and another six virus-related deaths — five of them among Cook County residents, including a woman and man in their 40s.
3 Ways to Watch Chicago-Made Films at This Year’s ‘Onscreen’ Showcase
Watch locally made films at home or with other enthusiasts at Chicago parks and drive-in locations during this year’s Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase, which kicks off Aug. 29.
Crain’s Headlines: Will Prudential Plaza Get a New Name?
Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.
COVID-19 Weekend Update: 1,562 New Cases, 18 Additional Deaths
Governor announces new mitigation efforts for Metro East region
A Cook County woman in her 30s was among the 18 deaths reported Sunday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new mitigation efforts in the Metro East region of the state.
Crain’s Headlines: Former McDonald’s CEO Takes Another Hit
McDonald’s files a lawsuit against its former CEO, who was ousted last fall. That story and more with Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer.
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