Struggling burger chain Wendy’s gets a buyout offer from activist investor Nelson Peltz Shares of Wendy’s jumped 15% at the opening bell Wednesday after noted investor Nelson Peltz made an offer to buy the struggling burger chain.
Chicago Media Report: John Kass winding down website — and Horace Grant launches cable TV sports talk show
Today in Chicago History: Donald Trump watches as Sun-Times building razed to build Trump Tower By Kori Rumore October 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 28, according...
Whole Foods is coming to Logan Square in a new format By Brian J. Rogal October 27, 2026 at 6:29 p.m. A company spokesperson said Whole Foods Market signed a lease for the 10,000-square-foot building at...
Fritz Kaegi defends record as Cook County assessor, calls for more reform in last budget hearing By A.D. Quig October 27, 2026 at 4:46 p.m. Outgoing Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi used his final county budget hearing Tuesday to defend...
‘Chicago, do better’: Vendors, food activists demand reforms to city’s restrictive street vending laws By Zareen Syed October 27, 2026 at 4:27 p.m. Chicago street vendors and food worker activists from across the country rallied Monday at the...
Delivery will cause road closures near Hobart data center in November By Jim Masters October 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A delivery of electric transformers to power the Amazon Web Services data center will cause...
Aldermen seek to take control of parking meter money from Mayor Brandon Johnson By Alice Yin October 27, 2026 at 4:54 p.m. Aldermen opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson are forcing a special meeting to try to wrest...
Stray cat at O’Hare rescued by Minnesota man: ‘He was purring like a motor and immediately captured my heart’ By Molly Guthrey October 27, 2026 at 9:18 a.m. The Cat Distribution System apparently has agents everywhere. Even airports.