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Crain’s Headlines: Northwestern’s $10M Grant to Prevent Opioid Deaths
A Northwestern researcher known for developing wearable technology has received a $10 million federal grant to create a potentially life-saving implantable device for people with opioid use disorder.
Crain’s Headlines: Departed Exelon CEO Gets $7.7M Retirement Package
Former Exelon CEO Anne Pramaggiore is in line for $7.7 million in benefits after her abrupt resignation Tuesday amid a federal investigation of the company’s Springfield lobbying practices.
Crain’s Headlines: Lightfoot Floats New Chicago Casino Plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is floating a new plan to make the Chicago casino a property owned jointly by the city and the state. But the idea is getting a cool reception in Springfield.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Removes CEO From Chairman Role
Boeing announced that it has stripped CEO Dennis Muilenburg of his title as chairman of the board, a move the company says will allow him to focus more on fixing its troubled 737 Max jets.
WTTW Viewers Need to Rescan Their TVs This Week
The station will be off the air for two to three hours starting at 12 a.m. Tuesday as the station puts in a new transmitter and changes frequencies. If you watch WTTW stations over the air, you’ll need to rescan your TV.
Crain’s Headlines: Another Federal Subpoena for ComEd
Commonwealth Edison and its parent Exelon have received a grand jury subpoena requiring records of communications with state Sen. Martin Sandoval, among others.
Crain’s Headlines: American Airlines Delays Return of Boeing 737 Max Jets
American Airlines is pushing back the expected return of its Boeing 737 Max jets into next year. The airline says it expects to slowly bring the plane back into its schedule starting Jan. 16.
Crain’s Headlines: Caterpillar Stock Sags Amid Global Economy Concerns
Caterpillar stock sagged toward a one-month low Tuesday. Concern over slowing global economies drove the bellwether industrial stock downward.
Crain’s Headlines: GM Strike Raises Fears of Recession
The General Motors strike now entering its fourth week is rippling across the economy, from parts suppliers to bars, restaurants and other businesses that serve employees who now find themselves tight on cash.
1 Year After Van Dyke Conviction, How is Chicago Handling Police Misconduct?
It’s been one year since former Chicago Police Office Jason Van Dyke was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. We discuss issues related to police misconduct and accountability.
Crain’s Headlines: Ken Griffin’s $125 Million Gift to Chicago’s MSI
Ken Griffin has buildings, gallery wings and exhibitions named after him in Palm Beach, New York and Chicago. Now the local hedge fund billionaire’s latest gift of $125 million will put his name on an entire museum.
Crain’s Headlines: TV Ratings Show Drop in Cubs’ Popularity
The lovable losers aren’t as popular as they used to be — at least if TV ratings are any guide. Two back-to-back end-of-season collapses helped drive down TV ratings for the 2019 season.
Crain’s Headlines: US Manufacturing at 10-Year Low
A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing strength has registered the lowest reading in more than 10 years as exports dove amid the escalating trade war.
Crain’s Headlines: McPier Leader to Join Real Estate Firm Clayco
Lori Healy, the head of the agency that runs McCormick Place and Navy Pier, is joining Clayco, a real estate, architecture and construction firm.
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