Illinois hopes to emulate other states with new business development partnership
By H. Will Racke Illinois is the latest state to establish a public-private economic development corporation in hopes that it will spur business investment. It’s especially needed now as the state continues to lose jobs and residents to its neighbors. Modeled on similar groups in other states, the new Ilinois Business and Economic Development Corporation […]
Shoppers to luxury handbag makers: ‘Go small or go home’
By Poroma Pant After a relationship spanning several summers, American consumers appear to be calling off their long fling with pricey, big designer handbags. The American woman has turned her affection toward smaller bags because they’re more innovative and affordable. Surprisingly, the rise of the smartphone is helping fuel this shift in trend. Like other […]
At clubs like Stone Park’s Playpen, sex work no fun and games
By Rebekah Frumkin and Jenny Lee To an observer, it looks like a slow night at The Playpen in Stone Park: A few customers linger around the bar while two more play a leisurely game of pool. But for 26-year-old Naperville native Natalie Escobar, it’s a night to make money. “It’s good to have customers […]
Out of the way: Lahore’s Orange Line gives the blues to property owners
By Harvard Zhang Lahore, Pakistan — Ever since Muhammad Saddiq’s two-story house in Northeast Lahore was demolished on New Year’s Day to make room for the Orange Line metro train project, he has been living with his wife and four grown-up children in a single-room apartment allocated by the government. Saddiq was finally able to […]
A laugh ignites tensions between labor union and state representative
by Stephanie Golden Video by Xiao Lyu An Illinois state representative is denying claims of laughing off a sexual harassment incident reported to him as protesters accuse him of inappropriate conduct. More than 30 people gathered at Daley Plaza, across from CBS Chicago’s downtown headquarters, Tuesday to protest the local network’s refusal to air an […]
Gay Chinese Americans are caught in a tug-of-war
By Jenny Lee and Ya Zhou Disoriented by the constant tug-of-war in China over homosexuality, gay Chinese Americans are looking for support in the United States, where same-sex marriage is legal. What they are facing is the conflict between their gender identity and the traditional values their parents hold, but with family lying at at […]
Chicago Bears offseason plans ramp up at NFL Combine
By Adam Rossow Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox met with the media and discussed free-agent plans, along with potential targets at number 11 in April’s NFL Draft at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday. [vimeo 156631399 w=474]
NU men’s soccer team is trying to get ‘an APP up’ on the coming season
By Yushun Wang Tired of watching game films in the locker room, how about watching them online and commenting with your teammates? Northwestern’s men’s soccer team is trying a new method to make game analysis much more fun. [vimeo 156637244 w=474]
Reclaim Chicago looks to take back elections through campaign finance reform
By Michael Bacos Reclaim Chicago and National Nurses United members are urging changes in Chicago’s campaign finance law to allow for private donations to match those of constituents. Their members gathered at the offices of First Lutheran Church of the Trinity to kick off their Fair Elections Campaign. Volunteers called constituents of the 6th and […]
