Experts weigh implications of immigration in Chicago and U.S.
By Hannah Rank Leaders in immigration research argued Friday that immigration has significant economic and demographic benefits for the city of Chicago. “What I’m seeing
Second City continues to strive for diversity with new film school
By Tim Rosenberger Chicago’s Second City has set a high bar for diverse casts for decades. So some may find it strange that the comedy powerhouse’s
FDA gives top priority to protecting the blood supply from Zika virus
By Neil Murthy The Food and Drug Administration is turning to technology to protect the nation’s blood supply from Zika, as the virus continues to
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A hard rain’s gonna fall again at Ravinia
By Josef Siebert Bob Dylan will return to Ravinia this summer, appearing for the first time since his debut at the 102-year-old festival one rainy
Community performances raise awareness for the Illinois Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
By Jenny G. Zhang “Coming, Mr. King!” the caregiver calls to her bedridden employer. His bell chimes insistently, joining the cacophony of shrill rings from
Iraq Veteran Challenges Established Congressman
By Patrick Martin “The district has a 15 percent unemployment rate, three times the national average, and I just didn’t think it was appropriate for
Volkswagen targets new demographic as it looks past emissions scandal
By Xiumei Dong Volkswagen AG, still reeling from a scandal that tarnished its reputation last year, is taking aim at some new demographic groups: younger
Unemployment Insurance claims show unexpected rise
By Siri Bulusu The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased last week, although underlying trends continue to suggest a strengthening labor marker.
The high price of prescription drugs: A hard pill to swallow
By Valerie Lapointe A new hepatitis C drug that costs $750 per pill came on the market in 2015. Martin Shkreli acquired the rights to
A Riveting Enterprise: Rivet Radio Inc.
By Poroma Pant “There’s an audio renaissance coming,” said John MacLeod, chief executive officer of Rivet Radio Inc., a Chicago-based digital news radio broadcaster that
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” captures children’s chuckles
By Frances Van de Vel The older a joke gets, the more it loses its power and capacity to make people laugh. On Feb. 13,
Growth Slowdown Hits Kroger Shares
By Xuanyan Ouyang Kroger Co. turned in year-end earnings that modestly topped analyst forecasts, but the grocery chain’s shares took a tumble after officials warned