Chicago Media Report: Fox 32’s plan to ‘mix things up’ — and broadcast museum auctions meal with The Fonz
The latest Chicago Media Report tackles the changes at Fox 32, Chicago Public Media’s new website, and more.
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Peoples Gas cuts proposed $202 million rate increase by 30%, citing lower and deferred pipeline costs
Peoples Gas is seeking to slash its own $202 million rate increase request by $58 million in a filing Tuesday with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Portillo’s announces new Wrigleyville restaurant with walk-up window to feed Cubs fans near ballpark
The Chicago-based hot dog chain is opening a new location about a block south of Wrigley Field that will feature Portillo’s first walk-up window.
Suburban craft brewer Pollyanna is buying and reopening Chicago’s shuttered Alarmist brewery and taproom
Banking on the shelf life of a shuttered Chicago craft brewery, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling has purchased Alarmist Brewing, with plans to reopen its Sauganash taproom and bring back its...
After putting the street race on hold, could NASCAR end up in Chicago and Joliet next summer?
With a successful return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet over July Fourth weekend in the rearview mirror, NASCAR is already mapping out its course for next summer.
Chicago Media Report: Bob Stroud signs off at The Drive, iHeart layoffs and another Fox 32 exit
The Chicago Media Report covers Bob Stroud signs off at The Drive, Dawn Hasbrouck's departure from Fox 32 and the new board chair at WTTW and WFMT.
From giardiniera dogs to fried apple pie, Portillo’s and McDonald’s join fast-food promotion of America 250
While the menu innovations vary, themes of red-white-and-blue and retro food offerings seek to tap into the collective culinary unconscious of Americans.
Bally’s Chicago retains former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in legal battle with city over video gambling terminals
As the battle between Bally’s and the city heats up over the advent of video gaming terminals, the casino company has enlisted an unlikely ally – former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago rises to nearly 57 million visitors last year, despite drop in international tourism
Navigating a sharp decline in international travel to the U.S. and other headwinds, Chicago saw an increase in tourism last year, with 56.8 million visitors spending a record $21.5 billion...
Shopping for Amazon Prime Day deals? Shoppers in the Chicago area can add an SUV to their cart.
Stocking up with household bargains this week for the annual Amazon Prime Day sale? This year, Chicago-area shoppers can throw a discounted SUV in their cart as well.