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Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Chicago School Board President Resigns Over Social Media Posts

One week into the job, the Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson resigned amid criticism by elected leaders that his past posts were anti-Semitic and misogynistic.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Kings snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against Chicago

The Los Angeles Kings certainly carried their strong play from Wednesday against Vegas into Saturday afternoon’s matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The only problem was they couldn’t sustain ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Tyler Marsh has been hired as coach of the Chicago Sky

Sports - ABC News - November 2

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Two Jewish students showing support for Israel were attacked by "masked attackers" on the Lincoln Park campus at DePaul University in Chicago, the university said.

Pitchfork cancels its Chicago music festival after 19 years

Pitchfork announced that its annual Chicago music festival would not return in 2025.

Shane Waldron fired as Chicago Bears offensive coordinator amid team's struggles

After much speculation, Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been fired.

UK Labour Party's efforts to help Harris draw scorn from Trump World

The Labor Party in the UK is sending over 100 current and former staff members to battleground states in the US to volunteer for Vice President Harris, sparking controversy among Republicans who ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Freed American Paul Whelan opens up about life inside a Russian labor camp

Paul Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.

Paul Whelan was devasted at being left behind in a Russian labor camp as others were released

Former Marine Paul Whelan said he was devastated when a Biden administration official told him WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was being released from Russian detention after nine months and ...

Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending more than 5-week strike

Boeing machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13 after overwhelmingly rejecting an earlier proposal.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Boston pizzeria owner gets 8.5 years in prison for forced labor of undocumented workers

The owner of a Boston area pizza chain who forced undocumented victims to work for him in grueling conditions, and under violent physical abuse and threats of deportation, has been sentenced to ...

Elon Musk wins court victory in a dispute over a 2018 post during a labor dispute

A federal appeals court says the National Labor Relations Board was wrong to order that Tesla CEO Elon Musk delete a 2018 social media post that union leaders saw as a threat to employee stock options

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Ford's October vehicle sales increase 15.2% from subdued levels due to labor strike in 2023

Ford on Monday reported a 15.2% increase in U.S. new vehicles sales in October compared with subdued levels during a union strike in October 2023.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada's container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo

Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are at a standstill after ILWU union workers walked off the job, the latest in a string of Canadian labor strikes.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases

Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.

Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching

“The labor market might be fine or it might continue to weaken,” Barkin said.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup

Sports - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights of all the day's Premier League matches, including Brighton v Manchester City.

Kenya’s Ruth Chepng'etich shatters world record at Chicago Marathon, dedicates win to Kelvin Kiptum

Ruth Chepng'etich honored men’s world record holder and fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this year, after her win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf in 'active discussions' about selling Chicago team, per report

The group of prospective buyers is reportedly led by World Series MVP Dave Stewart

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Bertuzzi helps Chicago beat San Jose 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener

Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks’ home opener

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Chicago Fire unveil former USMNT boss Gregg Berhalter in dual role: 'There's so much potential in this club'

Berhalter will be both the manager and director of football as he takes on both leadership roles with the club

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

A Chicago league has spent decades inspiring Black women to take up golf

The Ebony Ladies Golf League of Chicago, which just marked its 50th anniversary, has spent decades growing the game with African American women. Jim Williams has more.

Rob Manfred weighs in on White Sox's future in Chicago with Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly open to selling team

'I have confidence that things are going to work out in Chicago,' Manfred said

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Dallas Stars nearly squander three-goal lead, hang on for 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks

Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The Chicago Bears will visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Bears' Tyrique Stevenson apologizes for taunting fans before Chicago defense gave up Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary

Oh how the tables turn ...

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

How to watch Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Bulls vs. Magic basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Car crashes into Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan's tea store in suburban Chicago, authorities say

A car crashed Wednesday into Madame ZuZu’s, a popular suburban Chicago tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, officials said, leaving his mother-in-law injured.

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