Chicago City Wire

Chicago awarded one of six new enterprise zones in Illinois

By Matt Smith | Oct 20, 2017

Chicago has been awarded one of six new enterprise zones by the Illinois Department of Commerce Enterprise Board, according to a recent announcement.

Workers' comp, pension reforms lost causes for now, lawyer contends

By Matt Smith | Jul 13, 2017

Illinois won't see any significant workers’ compensation (WC) or pension reforms in return the budget it managed after a two-year impasse, according to attorney Eugene Keefe.

Diana Rauner honored for contributions at annual Rotary luncheon

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner doesn't stand alone as a leader in Illinois -- or in his own home, for that matter.

Former reporter charged with bomb threats

By Matt Smith | Mar 3, 2017

The FBI has arrested a former Chicago radio and online reporter for allegedly making at least eight bomb threats to Jewish schools and community centers, among other locations, ABC News reported on Friday.