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Signature Bank, AM 560 announce Business Boost contest

By April Bamburg | Jul 1, 2021

Small to mid-sized businesses in the Chicago area have an opportunity to win a customized marketing campaign from AM 560 and Signature Bank to help them reach their customers and boost their businesses.

Common Cause director Young says redistricting hearings 'left observers with more questions than answers'

By April Bamburg | Jun 2, 2021

Common Cause Illinois Executive Director Jay Young has advice for those redrawing the state's legislative maps.

Following report, Williams notes 'importance' of Illinois' tourism

By April Bamburg | May 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an expensive pause for Chicago, the state and centers that had full slates of events planned last year.

Naperville educators told 'education system based on whiteness'

By April Bamburg | Mar 8, 2021

In late February, faculty and staff of the Naperville 203 Community Unit School District attended the Countywide Equity Institute - a training on systemic racism - where Dena Simmons Ed.D, gave the keynote speech.

Kanye West files for Presidential campaign, qualifies for Oklahoma ballot

By April Bamburg | Jul 26, 2020

Petitions for Kanye West to run as an Independent candidate for President on July 20, minutes before the Illinois deadline, Bernie Schoenburg (@bschoenburg) tweeted on that day.

FOP Lodge 7 president appeals to Trump amid Chicago protests, violence

By April Bamburg | Jul 26, 2020

The head of the Chicago Police Union has reached out to President Trump claiming that the city is in “chaos.”

Rasmussen: Workplace Recovery Alliance message could be popular in election

By April Bamburg | Jul 7, 2020

Political analyst Scott Rasmussen says the idea that the government should be responsible for a business' losses if they ordered a business to shut down could be a far more popular plan than what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is offering.

Social media posts urge protesters to target Chicago police officers' homes

By April Bamburg | Jun 9, 2020

Officers with the Chicago Police Department are concerned for their families’ safety after Tweets and Facebook posts encouraged protesters to target the homes of officers.

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Sunday Conference calls between Lopez and Lightfoot became emotional, profane

By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2020

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Alderman Ray Lopez engaged in an argument that turned profane and emotional during a set of conference calls on May 31.

Dozens killed, more injured in weekend Chicago protest riots

By April Bamburg | Jun 4, 2020

Chicago’s deadliest weekend this year resulted in nearly two dozen deaths and more than 50 injured fron May 30 and May 31 riots.

Some Illinois residents believe Pritzker's COVID-19 response is bad public policy

By April Bamburg | May 6, 2020

Illinois pundits and residents alike are decrying Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order intended to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Illinois residents back petition to open pickleball, tennis, paddleball courts

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2020

A petition is circulating on Change.org asking Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to allow pickleball, tennis and paddleball to be played in the state

First Lady Pritzker spends Illinois COVID-19 lockdown in Florida

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2020

There’s a question about whether the “All in Illinois” slogan actually applies to Gov. J.B.

America First PAC's Cortes critcizes “Tyrant” Lightfoot for COVID-19 actions

By April Bamburg | May 2, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says that the state stay-at-home order may extend into June, drawing the attention of many, including radio show host and spokesman for America First PAC Steve Cortes, highlighted his opinion in an April 21 tweet.

Tumbleweeds down State Street: Economist Stephen Moore suggests disaster for Chicago with extended shutdown

By April Bamburg | May 2, 2020

Author of Trumponomics and economist Stephen Moore talked with AM560 radio host Dan Proft on the Chicago’s Morning Answer program on April 22 about the replenishment of the Payment Protection Program, the stay-at-home orders and what continued shutdown could mean for local businesses.

Analysis: Of 88 Chicago public health professionals, only 1 voted Republican in 2018 primaries

By April Bamburg | Apr 30, 2020

A Chicago City Wire analysis of the voting records of 88 Chicago-area epidemiologists and public health professionals found that one voted Republican in the 2018 Illinois primary, while 51 voted Democrat.

Gov. Pritzker's recommended summer cancellations could prove costly to Chicagoland

By April Bamburg | Apr 20, 2020

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed summer event cancellations go forward, it could be devastating to the Chicagoland during an already financially-devastating crisis.

Pritzker calls for canceling Chicago summer

By April Bamburg | Apr 13, 2020

On April 9, Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggested that organizers of summer events and gatherings consider cancelling them, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Art Institute of Chicago anticipates $9 million revenue loss, hopes to reopen in 12 weeks

By April Bamburg | Apr 7, 2020

The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is expected to remain closed for at least 12 more weeks and is projecting approximately $9 million in lost revenue due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, according to an email sent to museum staff and volunteers from the leadership team.

Chef Rick Bayless calls on Gov. Pritzker to help restaurant industry

By April Bamburg | Mar 26, 2020

Chef Rick Bayless wrote an open letter via Twitter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressing concerns about the effect of Illinois business shutdowns on the Chicago restaurant industry and around the state.

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