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In an image taken from video, federal immigration agents detain Debbie Brockman Friday morning in the 2400 block of West Foster Avenue on Oct. 10, 2025. (Josh Thomas)

Former WGN-TV producer files $10 million claim against US for viral detention during Operation Midway Blitz

June 2, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

Debbie Brockman, the former WGN-TV producer whose aggressive detainment in October during Operation Midway Blitz went viral on social media, filed a $10 million claim against the U.S. government Tuesday...

Owner Tim Lacey, second from left, toasts with the staff at Atelier as they celebrate receiving their first Michelin star, Nov. 9, 2023, in Lincoln Square. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

May 29, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Thousands of retail investors who bought nearly a half-million dollars in small business bonds learned Friday that their money could well be lost as Atelier considers filing for bankruptcy.

Employees work in the Groupon office on Wacker Drive in Chicago's Loop on Dec. 9, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Groupon laying off 400 employees — nearly 25% of its workforce — in AI shift

May 27, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Groupon, the Chicago-based online marketplace, is slashing up to 400 positions — nearly a fourth of its worldwide workforce — in a plan to rebuild as an AI-native company.

CBS News Radio anchor Jennifer Keiper reports the news on the last day of CBS’ radio broadcasts on May 22, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

Chicago Media Report: CBS News Radio anchor signs off, record ratings for CHSN and WGN-TV anchor finds new gig

May 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The latest Chicago Media Report spotlights the final signoff by a CBS News Radio anchor and a lighthearted documentary featuring longtime NBC 5 chief meteorologist Brant Miller and his son.

The Daily Herald is printed at the baiduhai printing plant, Feb. 10, 2026, in Schaumburg. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

baiduhai strikes 11th-hour deal to buy Daily Herald, outbidding suburban suitor

May 21, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

The board of Paddock Publications, which operates the Daily Herald, sent an email to employees Thursday afternoon announcing that an asset purchase agreement has been signed, with a scheduled June...

Anchor Rob Hart works in the studio at WBBM-AM 780 radio in Chicago, April 21, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

WBBM Newsradio switches to ABC News, a day before the end of CBS News Radio

May 21, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

On Thursday, Chicago’s all-news station, along with 16 other CBS News Radio affiliates across the Audacy chain, quietly flipped the switch to ABC News.

Air travelers eat at Gene’s Bistro during the unveiling of the new Central Market at Chicago's Midway Airport on Nov. 29, 2023. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Gene’s Bistro owner suing Midway Airport concessionaire for breach of contract

May 19, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

The owner of Gene's Bistro, an offshoot of iconic Chicago steakhouse Gene & Georgetti, is suing Midway concessionaire SSP America for breach of contract, alleging the airport restaurant is being...

The Orbista Advanced AI-Powered Service Robot from Panbotica Technology Co. makes a latte during the National Restaurant Association Show at McCormick Place on May 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Welcome to the future: National Restaurant show features robot baristas and sushi-makers

May 19, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

At the annual National Restaurant Association show at McCormick Place, innovations included a $100,000 robot barista, a $17,500 automated sushi-maker and more.

Empty tables surround a small number of customers inside the DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, Nov. 17, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

DraftKings closing its 2-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field

May 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

DraftKings, one of the leading sportsbooks in the state, will continue to operate online across Illinois, but the last day to place your bets in-person at the Friendly Confines will...

Steven Goodwin poses for a photograph outside the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., May 14, 2026, in Chicago. He has been a member since 2009. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Rescinded dinner invitation is at the center of a suit filed against the Union League Club of Chicago

May 15, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

The Union League Club of Chicago, a storied private institution founded nearly 150 years ago in the wake of the Civil War, is facing a lawsuit over a rescinded dinner...

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