Chicago Tribune Journalists File Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Racial and Gender Pay Discrimination
Chicago Tribune journalists have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging pay discrimination based on race and gender, seeking back pay, damages, and the implementation of equitable salary structures.
Macy's Debuts Dual-Format Store in Evergreen Park, Adds Suburban Chicago Location Amid Retail Evolution
Macy's is launching new store formats, including a suburban strip mall location and a dual-format concept in Evergreen Park, moving away from traditional malls and catering to changing consumer preferences.
IKEA's Illinois and Milwaukee Stores Roll Back Prices With "Sidewalk Sale," Aiming for Pre-Pandemic Affordability
IKEA slashes prices on a range of items during its annual "Sidewalk Sale" in Illinois and Milwaukee, reflecting a strategy to make products more accessible amid economic stress.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul Sues Florida's SEC for Alleged Deceptive Practices Against Illinois Consumers
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing Southeast Energy Consultants for allegedly deceiving customers into switching energy suppliers with false promises of lower costs. The lawsuit seeks restitution and penalties for the company's practices.
Illinois Hemp Entrepreneurs Rally for Regulation and Taxation Over Outright Ban, Eyeing Economic Growth
Illinois hemp business owners request state regulation and taxation of their products, contrasting usual anti-regulation sentiment, while facing a divergent bill seeking to prohibit hemp-derived intoxicants.
Over 1,000 UChicago Medicine Residents and Fellows Vote to Unionize, Joining National Push for Better Working Conditions
Medical residents and fellows at the University of Chicago Medicine vote overwhelmingly to unionize, joining a national push for improved labor conditions in healthcare.