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Flights at O’Hare International Airport could soon be partly powered by lower-emission fuel made from leftover fats, oils and greases.
Sustainable aviation fuel is set to become available for use by carriers that fly in and out of the busy airport, after Chicago-based United Airlines became the first to purchase the fuel at O’Hare, the carrier announced today.
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Lion Electric lays off 300 people as revenues drop amid lag in bus subsidies
The layoffs affect a significant number of workers at the company’s year-old bus factory in Joliet, according to Chris Tucker, who’s trying to organize the plant for the International Association of Machinists. Read more here.
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As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices
Although fewer homes changed hands in Illinois during the first six months of this year compared with last year, many residents who found new houses they could afford moved. Read more here.
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- Boeing names new CEO as it posts a loss of more than $1.4 billion in second quarter
- Trains, capacity added on South Shore Line for Lollapalooza weekend
For Juanita Brown, the mother who raised Devin Hester from fearless child to breathtaking star, Hall of Fame weekend is an answered prayer
When Hester is enshrined in the Hall of Fame this weekend in Canton, Ohio, Brown, 59, will be by her son’s side. Read more here.
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- Chicago Cubs — on a largely quiet trade deadline day — are satisfied with in-season upgrades for 2025 and beyond
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Never considered visiting Boise? The Idaho capital strikes the ideal balance between outdoor adventure and urban amenities
The college town is casual and charming, with a palpable undercurrent of fresh energy and optimism. Read more here.
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- Lyric Opera of Chicago names new general director
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Donald Trump says Venezuela sends criminals to the US. Here’s what to know.
At times, Trump has said that crime in Venezuela has declined 67%, while at other times he has said it has dropped 72%. Read more here.
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