President Donald Trump's company is scrapping plans for two new hotel chains announced two years ago, casting blame in part on a hostile political environment. The Trump Organization said Thursday that it will...
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Trump Org Scraps Plan for 2 Hotel Chains, Blaming Politics
President Donald Trump's company is scrapping plans for two new hotel chains announced two years ago, casting blame in part on a hostile political environment. The Trump Organization said Thursday that it will...
Reports of Smollett Attack Being Hoax Are 'Inaccurate': Cops
The Chicago Police Department threw cold water on reports Thursday night that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged his own attack in response to his character being written off of the show.
Officials Ask for Funding to Address I-80 Bridge Concerns
After a state inspection revealed serious structural weaknesses in a suburban Joliet bridge, officials have begun formulating a "specific plan of action" for a "partial or complete failure" of the structure.
House Approves Plan to Increase Minimum Wage to $15
The Illinois House has voted to pass a measure that would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025, sending it to Governor JB Pritzker's desk.
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Twists, Turns Continue to Unfurl in Mayor's Race
In the race for mayor, Cook County Republicans endorse a candidate, a lawsuit is filed against another candidate, and there are some last minute jabs. NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern recaps another wild day as the...
Markkanen, Nowitzki Share Hilarious Exchange on Twitter
Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge in Charlotte this weekend, and he’s apparently super gung-ho to get going.
Michael Jackson Musical Skipping Chicago Debut
A stage musical about Michael Jackson will skip making its debut in Chicago and instead open on Broadway in summer 2020.
Chatwood Says He Still Wants to Start for Cubs in 2019
The 2018 season was supposed to be a great one for Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood, as he began a new era with a team that he had signed a lucrative three-year contract with.Instead, it turned into...
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