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Jordie Barrett of the New Zealand All Blacks gets away from Jamison Gibson-Park during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks at Aviva Stadium on Nov. 8, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland. (David Rogers/Getty)

Rugby rematch coming to Soldier Field, with Ireland facing New Zealand in November

February 18, 2025 at 6:02 p.m.

The city expects the high-profile rugby rematch to boost tourism by attracting many out-of-town fans — both domestically and internationally.

Chief Technology Officer Dom Scandinaro, left, and Steven Galanis, CEO, meet in a boardroom at Cameo, the Chicago-based celebrity video messaging company, on Feb. 13, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cameo giving all Chicago employees $10,000 raises to return to the office

February 15, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

To sweeten the incentive, the celebrity video greetings site is also providing a daily catered lunch, a gym membership and parking at no cost.

"Blackhawks Countdown Live" is broadcast before the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Sports Network and Wind Creek sponsorship deal teams new TV network and casino

February 12, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

The sweeping sponsorship package will add the Wind Creek name to “The Chicago Lead,” the network’s signature 6 p.m. roundup and lead-in to nightly play-by-play broadcasts.

Exterior views of the new Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a multi-million dollar casino, in East Hazel Crest, as crews prepare signage, Nov. 7, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

As Bally’s Chicago navigates challenges, south suburban newcomer Wind Creek becoming big player among state’s casinos

February 12, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino has already established itself as a top gambling destination, according to data from the Illinois Gaming Board.

People check out a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 during the media preview day at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on Feb. 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Auto Show goes electric with 2 EV tracks, dozens of models and first appearance by Rivian

February 8, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

With EV sales growth slowing and threats by President Trump to impose tariffs, pause infrastructure buildout and end federal tax credits, an air of uncertainty hangs over the 117th edition...

A pitchman proclaims the Mercury Cougar is purrfection as Chauncey the cougar sits on the hood and Christopher the cub sits on the roof at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 24, 1974, at McCormick Place. The year marked the 100th auto show. (William Kelly/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: From horseless carriages to cougars, revisiting the Chicago Auto Show

February 7, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

For the 117th time, the Chicago Auto Show will park a variety of concept, crossover and customary vehicles at McCormick Place.

In the WeatherTech spot “Whatever Comes Your Way,” four women of a certain age take to the open road to raise some hell. (Pinnacle Advertising)

Once-obscure Bolingbrook company WeatherTech has wild ride with its 13th Super Bowl ad

February 5, 2025 at 8:04 a.m.

WeatherTech is still going head-to-head with some of the world's biggest brands and has arguably changed the game of Super Bowl advertising.

In March, Yuengling will launch package sales at Illinois retailers with its full portfolio in cans and bottles, including Light Lager, Black & Tan and Golden Pilsner. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

After a 195-year wait, Yuengling beer on tap this week at Illinois bars, restaurants

January 27, 2025 at 2:40 p.m.

Beginning Monday, about 2,000 bars and restaurants across the state will be able to pour Yuengling, which for the first 195 years of its history was unavailable in Illinois —...

Copies of the May 31st edition of the Chicago Sun-Times at the Freedom Center printing plant in Chicago on May 30, 2017. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)

Chicago Public Media offering buyouts to Sun-Times editorial staffers, WBEZ business employees

January 22, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.

Struggling with declining revenue in its groundbreaking nonprofit radio/newspaper model, Chicago Public Media is offering voluntary buyouts for Chicago Sun-Times journalists and business employees at WBEZ.

People search through the remains of their burned home on Jan 19, 2025, in Altadena, California. They said they plan to rebuild. (Mario Tama/Getty)

Allstate to raise Illinois homeowners insurance rates by 14.3%

January 22, 2025 at 6:26 a.m.

In its filing, Northbrook-based Allstate said nearly 248,000 customers in Illinois will be affected by the 14.3% homeowners rate increase next month.

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