Chicago Teachers Approve $1.5B Contract With Pay Hikes and Class Size Limits
Why This Contract Stands Out The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have agreed on a $1.5 billion contract that will shape classrooms across
Medill Launches Shared Services Hub to Fortify Chicago’s Local News Ecosystem
Chicago’s local news landscape is entering a period of strategic investment and reinvention as Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism expands its support for the region’s news outlets with a new shared services hub, backed by a major grant commitment. The hub — funded with $3.6 million over three years
BUSINESS
How Quiet Firing Is Affecting Job Satisfaction in Chicago’s Offices
Quiet firing is quietly reshaping job satisfaction across Chicago’s offices, leaving workers disengaged, undervalued, and increasingly on edge. As the city’s workforce evolves, this passive-aggressive management tactic is fueling a new wave of workplace detachment, and it’s hitting Chicago’s civic-minded professionals harder than most. In Chicago’s diverse office landscape, from
Chicago Property Taxes Surge as Black Homeowners Face Mounting Financial Pressure
Chicago Property Taxes Are Rising Fast Property taxes in Chicago are climbing at a pace many homeowners say they have
Email Marketing in Chicago: Turning Website Visitors into Loyal Customers
Email marketing has become one of the most reliable tools for Chicago businesses looking to build lasting relationships with their
Chicago Finance Committee Rejects Mayor’s Head Tax As 2026 Budget Fight Intensifies
Chicago’s long-running budget debate reached a critical moment this week after the City Council Finance Committee approved an alternate 2026
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The Power of Sports in Uniting Chicago’s Vibrant Communities
In Chicago, the power of sports goes far beyond the scoreboard. It’s a force that binds neighborhoods, sparks citywide pride, and offers a shared language across generations and backgrounds. Whether it’s the roar of fans at Soldier Field, the buzz around a high school basketball tournament, or the energy of
The Role of Coaching in Chicago’s Sports Team Triumphs
In Chicago, sports are more than a pastime, they’re a pulse. From the roar of the United Center to the
Course Design and Conditions That Challenge Golfers
Course design plays a critical role in determining the level of difficulty golfers encounter. The arrangement of holes, total yardage,
Why Upper Body Training Matters More Than Just the Bench Press
Upper body training often gets reduced to one exercise: the bench press. It’s the lift that gets the most attention
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