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Goldstein Financial secures succession plan with Capital Strategies merger

Chicago Biz Journals 8/11 9:55A Alex Zorn

"This is a huge change for what's going to be available now in Chicago from what was available in the past," said Allan Goldstein.

North Chicago warehouse among 8 industrial properties sold to Swedish investor

Chicago Biz Journals 8/11 9:35A Wendell Hutson

The portfolio includes a 395,000-square-foot facility on Skokie Highway.

Black Buffalo lands $30M financing led by Pritzker Foundation

Chicago Biz Journals 8/11 8:47A Alex Zorn

Growing Chicago startup Black Buffalo recently raised $30 million of equity capital led by one name that’s become synonymous with Chicago business: The Pritzker Organization....

TreeHouse Foods selling 'significant' portion of meal-prep business

Chicago Biz Journals 8/11 7:35A Ben Miller

The buyer is European industrial investment group Investindustrial.

United Airlines pays Archer Aviation $10 million as it maps air taxi plans

Chicago Biz Journals 8/11 6:32A Cromwell Schubarth

United said the deposit marks a "new important phase" in its plans to use Archer's eVTOLs as it maps out plans to get into the air taxi business.

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Northwestern University names next president

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/11 12:52P Emmanuel Camarillo

Michael Schill, president of the University of Oregon, will take over as the new president of Northwestern University. Provided by Northwestern University Northwestern...

Search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home reminds us: Librarians get it done

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/11 7:12A Neil Steinberg

The Richelieu Reading Room at the National Library of France, in Paris is beautiful. But no, you can’t get in to see it, not unless you are registered researcher, or skilled...

Whitney Young H.S. selects new principal, only its 4th in 47 years, to replace retiring Joyce...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/10 4:02P Nader Issa

Assistant Principal Rickey Harris is set to become the principal of Whitney Young Magnet High School, making him the school’s first new principal since 1995 and only the...

CPS takes another budget hit, loses $30M in expected state funding

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/5 2:18P Sarah Karp

Students sit outside Nicholas Senn High School in the Edgewater neighborhood. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times A change in state funding has caused Chicago Public Schools to lose almost...

Organizers hope weekend race of electric go-karts will power careers in math and science among young...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/5 10:31A Allison Novelo

Members of the Violet Vortex team ready their electric go-kart for a weekend rally meant to spur interest in STEM fields among young women. Allison Novelo | Sun-Times After a...

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8 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug.11-15

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/11 5:01A Dan Lambert

8 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug.11-15 Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 10:01

A Giant Marina to Attract Boaters Was Approved at Navy Pier. Why Hasn’t It Been Built?

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/10 3:57P Paris Schutz

A Giant Marina to Attract Boaters Was Approved at Navy Pier. Why Hasn’t It Been Built? Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 20:57

Pop Culture Fans Show Out at Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/10 12:11P Yahya Salem

Pop Culture Fans Show Out at Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 17:11

‘The Devil Wears Prada’: A New Musical in Need of Major Alterations

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/9 11:49A Hedy Weiss

‘The Devil Wears Prada’: A New Musical in Need of Major Alterations Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 16:49

Bolivian Summer Festival Returns to Schiller Woods Aug. 7

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/6 11:14A Erica Gunderson

Bolivian Summer Festival Returns to Schiller Woods Aug. 7 Saturday, August 6, 2022 - 16:14

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Chef Damarr Brown of Virtue says Southern roots at the heart and soul of his cooking success

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/9 2:30P Michael Loria

Damarr Brown, Chef de cuisine at Virtue and a “Top Chef” season 19 contestant, is photographed inside the restaurant in Hyde Park. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times “At the beginning of my...

Pumpkin Spice Oreos arriving in August — ready or not

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/8 7:59A Stefano Esposito

Fall is still weeks away, but OREO is planning to start selling its pumpkin spice variety later this month. | Provided photo. If it’s August, it must be time to flood the...

Pumpkin Spice Oreo cookies returning for ‘early’ fall release

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/3 12:31P Miriam Di Nunzio

Pumpkin Spice Oreos will be back on store shelves starting Aug. 15, while supplies last. Oreo Let the pumpkin spice wars begin. Oreo on Wednesday announced the return of its...

Baseball-Inspired Restaurant, Mordecai, Shines Brighter Than Ever in the Shadow of Wrigley Field

Chicago Food Magazine 8/3 6:29A Emily Larsen

Years ago, when the Cubs and Ricketts family first announced the “beautification” Project 1060 for Wrigleyville, I, like many other OG fans, were skeptical. I mean sure, the area needed to be...

Dwayne Johnson’s French toast available online

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/2 1:57P USA TODAY

Dwayne Johnson’s personal chef devised the French toast that’s now being sold online. Goldbelly Maintaining a physique like Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson requires a specific diet....

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Coffee with Liz • August 12, 2022

Sequins and Stripes 8/11 11:00P Liz

How do you celebrate birthdays in your house? Any fun traditions? Honestly Dave and I have never personally been big birthday people! I ve never been the friend that cares if someone forgets my...

My Fitness Journey

Sequins and Stripes 8/11 3:17A Liz

*old photos This is kind of a long story but I feel like I have to tell the entire thing to help you understand the mindset shift that has happened over the past 20 years of my life! Fitness and...

End of Summer Favorites

Sequins and Stripes 8/9 1:07A Liz

Love the Label Dress , Ulla Johnson Blouse , Hunter Bell Blouse , Espacio Bracelets , Dragon Diffusion Tote , Rebecca De Ravenel Earrings , Loeffler Randall Headband , Tory Burch Pants , Le Specs...

What to wear in Ireland in the Summer: Carry-on Packing List

The Golden Girl 8/8 10:22A Jess

Shop the collage: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 Hello hello! I hope you are having an AMAZING summer! I won t lie–the time I ve taken off posting has been much [...

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High school football: Warren looks to quarterback Adam Behrens to revitalize offense

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/11 6:01P Michael O'Brien

Warren’s Adam Behrens throws a pass during a practice. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Adam Behrens’ future is not in football. The Arizona State baseball recruit will...

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High school football schedule: Week 1

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/11 5:29A Michael O'Brien

Wheaton North and St. Rita football players embrace and shake hands after the IHSA Class 7A State title game. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Please send corrections and...

High school football: Previewing the 2022 season

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/10 5:09P Michael O'Brien

Kankakee practices kicking extra points. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times The high school football preview is underway. We’ll be revealing the top 10 teams in the preseason...

High school football preview: The top 10 defensive players

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/10 5:29A Mike Clark

St. Ignatius’ Justin Scott (99) prepares to block against Crete Monee. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times The state’s only consensus five-star prospect and six Big Ten...

High school football: Cam Williams commits to Notre Dame, St. Rita’s Pat Farrell picks Illinois

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/9 6:48A Mike Clark

Glenbard South wide receiver Cam Williams, a Notre Dame recruit, is the consensus No. 2 junior in the state. Provided Cam Williams’ football career took a fateful turn when he...

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Dorm Room Drama: 5 Trendy Back-to-School Decor Looks for Under $50

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 1:00A Larissa Runkle

Getty Images We re smack in the middle of the dog days of August, which means if you have a college-bound co-ed in your family, you’re likely about to embark on a major shopping expedition for dorm...

Double Vision: $54M Mirror-Image Mansions Are This Week’s Most Popular Listing

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 12:00A Kellie Speed

MLS / Realtor.com You were seeing double this week: A spectacular $54 million compound featuring two equally luxurious mansions separated by a private lake in Southwest Ranches, FL , has topped our...

Inspired by Legendary Architecture, a Glass House in South Carolina Is Simply Sublime

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 12:00P Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com South Carolina certainly isn’t the first state that leaps to mind when the subject is contemporary architecture. However, a fascinating home inspired by a legendary architect in...

Looking To Buy a Home in a Fire-Prone Area? Here’s What To Know

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 11:00A Kathleen Willcox

Ted Soqui / Corbis via Getty Images The threat of wildfires is a dangerous reality in rural and more populous areas alike. And while homebuyers likely know the risk of settling down in a fire-prone...

Maximalist Manor: Must-See Oklahoma Castle Priced Below a Million Bucks

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 10:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com A 1,950-square-foot, ranch-style house that was transformed into a 8,551-square-foot Oklahoma castle recently had a royal price reduction. The Norman, OK , home was initially listed...

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