Chicago Business Activity

Chicago elf brings comfort and joy to children in hospitals

The Chicago group Holiday Heroes seeks to bring joy and light to brave children at 18 different hospitals. Noel Brennan has more.

CBS News - 8h

5 Tips for Hiring a Business Coach

Here’s what to consider before choosing a business coach.

Inc. - 23h

Chicago Board of Education Votes to Fire Leader of City’s School System

The job status of Pedro Martinez, the chief executive of Chicago Public Schools, had been in doubt for months amid tension with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

The New York Times - 1d

Chicago police to increase surveillance at Christkindlmarket after German market attack

Yahoo News - 1d

How drone activity could affect US holiday travel plans

Recent drone sightings around the country have raised concerns over whether drone activity could affect holiday travel

The Hill - 2d

Sources: K.C. to activate Brown, barring setbacks

The Chiefs will activate wide receiver Hollywood Brown from the injured reserve list and play him in Saturday's game against the Texans unless he has any setbacks, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN - 2d

Active investors in game devs could fall in 2025 | Pitchbook

The number of investors active in gaming will fall further as the sector remains underinvested relative to public market capitalization.

VentureBeat - 3d

How the Roxies are made: Behind the iconic role in Broadway's megahit 'Chicago'

The Broadway revival of “Chicago” has lasted for decades, in part thanks to casting celebrities in the top spots of a show about the venality of celebrity

ABC News - 4d

Minnesota Vikings clobber reeling Chicago Bears to move into tie atop NFC

Vikings win 30-12 to tie Lions and Eagles with 12-2 mark Caleb Willaims-led Bears falls to eighth straight defeat Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Revisiting the Seth Jones Trade to the Chicago Blackhawks

Looking back at the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Chicago Blackhawks

Yahoo Sports - 5d

EU sanctions Russia's destabilizing activities abroad for first time

Yahoo News - 5d

7 Tips for Business Travel This Winter

Here are some helpful tactics to make things as smooth as possible during winter business trips.

Inc. - 6d

Drone activity shut down runways at Stewart Airfield, Hochul says

Drone activity forced runways at New York's Stewart Airfield to shut down Friday night, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

CBS News - Dec. 14

Despite Busy Business Ventures, Ice Cube Is Making Time for Music

Ice Cube’s new album made the top 10 of Billboard’s top rap albums chart — his first in 14 years.

Inc. - Dec. 14

Eye Opener: Russia appears to be reducing activity in Syria

A flurry of activity at a strategic airbase in Syria suggests that Russia might be limiting activity in the region after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. Meanwhile, patients at a ...

CBS News - Dec. 14

With addition of Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs are instantly better — but for just one year

The former Astros outfielder, who will be a free agent next offseason, is now the best bat in the Cubs' lineup.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 13

Michael Jordan's Chicago home sold for $9.5 million after decade on the market

The house first actively hit the market on Dec. 17, 2013, for an original asking price of $29 million.

ESPN - Dec. 13

China's military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan

China’s military is keeping silent on its large deployment of naval and coast guard ships off Taiwan this week

ABC News - Dec. 13

From the US to Uganda, how climate activism has been criminalised in 2024

In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: The global crackdown against climate activists and groups is clearly part of the fossil fuel industry’s strategy to crush dissent and keep burning the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 13

Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup

Charlotte Hornets (7-17, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (10-15, 10th in the Eastern Conference)

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12

Philippines considers new UN case against Beijing over South China Sea activity

Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on China

Financial Times - Dec. 12

Red Sox acquiring LHP Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox

The Red Sox will send prospect Kyle Teel to Chicago as part of the deal.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international ...

ABC News - Dec. 11

Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds

Research shows UK police arrest environmental and climate protesters at three times the average global rate. British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Chicago weather: Dangerously cold wind chills expected

Yahoo News - Dec. 11

Law firms lean into the business of prediction

Expect more lawyers to use data and generative AI to work ever closer with clients

Financial Times - Dec. 10

The Power of Experience for Business Growth

Bring together customer, employee and user experience for long-term business growth.

Inc. - Dec. 9

Jets extend NFL's longest active playoff drought: Miami eliminates New York from contention with walk-off TD

The Jets last made the playoffs during the 2010 season

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

White supremacist Nick Fuentes charged over Chicago pepper-spray incident

Far-right influencer allegedly attacked woman outside his house after he tweeted misogynistic statement. The notorious white supremacist Nick Fuentes is facing battery charges in Illinois because ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

Chicago's chaotic shuffle might be risking Caleb Williams' future

The Bears' No. 1 priority should be developing their franchise QB. Instead, the decision to change Williams' direct line of contact raised eyebrows across the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Valerie Jarrett on "Democracy Forum" in Chicago

Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama who is now CEO of the Obama Foundation, discusses the Obama Foundation's Chicago event, "Democracy Forum."

CBS News - Dec. 5

Beware of what the NFC North has to offer ... unless it's Chicago

Three of the four NFC North teams are among the NFL's elite ... and then there are the Bears, whose former coach might've gone out in the worst possible way.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per week

After months of C-suite changes, tender offers and a soaring valuation, OpenAI has reached a new milestone: 300 million weekly active users.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Why the Chicago Bears Should Hire Bill Belichick as Their Next Coach

Yes, Belichick comes with a ton of question marks. But he’s also the greatest N.F.L. coach of all time, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Finnish police don't suspect criminal activity regarding damaged data cables in south of country

Finnish police says they do not suspect any criminal activity in connection with damage to two data cables running across the land border between Sweden and Finland

ABC News - Dec. 3