Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments.
US Treasury plans to put Donald Trump’s signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president
Mars Snacking to invest $100 million, add 600 jobs through Chicago HQ expansion By Robert Channick March 25, 2026 at 1:25 p.m. Candy giant Mars Snacking is investing $100 million to expand its Chicago headquarters, adding two...
2 victims stabbed overnight on CTA Red Line on South Side By Deanese Williams-Harris March 25, 2026 at 12:14 p.m. Two male victims were stabbed on a CTA Red Line train overnight on the South...
Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran By Stan Choe March 25, 2026 at 3:25 p.m. Wall Street pointed toward solid gains and oil prices fell 6% Wednesday over the possibility...
TSA officers describe tears, tough choices and dwindling savings from working without pay By Rio Yamat March 25, 2026 at 8:44 a.m. A dispute in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security has held up their...
Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war By David McHugh March 25, 2026 at 8:47 a.m. The head of the European Central Bank says that businesses may be quicker to raise...
Column: Of mansions, mahogany and the Astor Club’s new Clubhouse By Rick Kogan March 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. It will only be a matter of time until 1516 N. Lake Shore Drive, one...
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law By Morgan Lee March 24, 2026 at 5:26 p.m. A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed...
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns By Associated Press March 24, 2026 at 5:19 p.m. OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as...
Frank Thomas sues Chicago White Sox and other companies for profiting from identity without his consent By Laura Turbay March 24, 2026 at 4:07 p.m. Retired White Sox slugger Frank Thomas filed a lawsuit against his former ballclub, Nike and...
Oak Lawn to require elevator maintenance after tenants call village for help on stairs By Olivia Stevens March 24, 2026 at 3:34 p.m. The Oak Lawn Village Board took action people in buildings with broken elevators began calling...