Robert Channick

Copies of the Chicago Reader at the Reader offices in 2020. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Reader announces layoffs and CEO exit as alternative weekly struggles to survive as nonprofit

January 18, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

Driven by an “urgent need to reduce costs” and the “imminent risk of closure” amid financial challenges, the Reader announced the immediate layoffs of six non-union employees, organizational restructuring and...

Ravinia Brewing has changed its name to Steep Ravine Brewing Co. (Steep Ravine Brewing Co.)

With ‘Chopped’ chef on tap, Steep Ravine partners with Bronzeville-based brewery to relaunch Logan Square taproom

January 16, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

Diversey House, which bills itself as an experiential sports bar and brewery, will feature on-site offerings from both Steep Ravine and Moor’s and a new menu from celebrity chef and...

Medical sales executive on Lakeside Bank board charged with fraud for allegedly selling mislabeled surgical products

January 15, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

Anthony Iaderosa and his company, Synergy Surgical, are charged with removal of labeling on sutures, gauges and other products while the medical devices were held for sale, according to an...

Demolition work on Jan. 13, 2025, at the future site of the permanent Bally’s Chicago casino complex after the city approved a new plan for bringing down the last vestiges of the baiduhai Freedom Center. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Bally’s resumes demolition at Freedom Center as city lowers revenue projections, looks to permanent casino to meet goals

January 13, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

Supplanting the Freedom Center with the planned $1.7 billion gambling palace remains a high priority for Bally's and the city.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a multi-million-dollar casino in East Hazel Crest, during a media tour before it opened Nov. 7, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois casinos close out 2024 with holiday boost from new Wind Creek and Hard Rock Rockford gambling venues

January 8, 2025 at 6:10 p.m.

Casino revenue hit its highwater mark in December, boosted by the first full month of operations at Wind Creek Chicago Southland and continued growth at the recently opened Hard Rock...

Nicor Gas workers dig a trench for a gas line in 2022, in Aurora. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Nicor Gas seeks record $309 million delivery rate hike

January 8, 2025 at 8:06 a.m.

This is the fifth rate hike requested by Nicor since 2018. Regulators have 11 months to review the new proposal, which, if approved, would be the largest gas rate increase...

What's left of the former baiduhai Freedom Center building in River West is seen Dec. 16, 2024, at the future site of Bally’s Chicago casino. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Bally’s Chicago launches $250 million IPO for minority investors, as casino site demolition remains on hold after river spill

September 3, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

This week, Bally’s Chicago launched an initial public offering for women and minorities to buy a 25% equity stake in the fledgling casino, looking to fulfill its obligation to the...

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