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Brian Urlacher-backed trading card app Ludex raises $8 million

Chicago Biz Journals 3/29 12:18P Alex Zorn

A new Chicago startup is using artificial intelligence to make collecting trading and sports cards less of a chore and more of a hobby once again.

Here are the Chicago finalists for the James Beard Awards

Chicago Biz Journals 3/29 9:45A I-Chun Chen

Nominees include Obélix and Damarr Brown of Virtue.

Chicago small-business owner pushes proposal to reopen Chatham Food Market

Chicago Biz Journals 3/29 9:33A Wendell Hutson

A proposal to reopen a Chicago grocery store is underway by small business owner.

16 companies advance to Round 3 of Inno Madness

Chicago Biz Journals 3/29 9:33A Alex Zorn

Check out which 16 teams advanced to the next round of our annual bracket-style contest — where readers determine the outcome.

Flex-industrial portfolio sells in Chicago suburbs amid uncertain market

Chicago Biz Journals 3/29 1:00A Alex Zorn

The portfolio stretches across three properties in Lisle and Northbrook.

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Dollars vs. decentralization: Johnson’s and Vallas’ vastly different fixes for CPS

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/29 3:04A Nader Issa

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson (left) and Paul Vallas offer very different plans for Chicago Public Schools. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file photo Chicago Public...

Related: Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas debate police, Kim Foxx — and ‘dismissing people’ Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News, ‘Now is the time’ for new mayor, General Assembly to avoid $600M CPS deficit, Board of Ed says Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News, Mayoral rivals Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas debate CTU, Trump, middle-class values Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

Paul Vallas running for mayor of Chicago because ‘our house is on fire’

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/28 12:37P Fran Spielman

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas greets the crowd during his election night party on Feb. 28, when he finished on top in the first round of voting. Tyler Pasciak...

Related: Vallas urges trade unions to get out the vote, accuses CTU of ‘dirty tricks’ Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

Illinois Democrats spending big to combat ‘extremist conservatives’ in school board races

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/25 11:09A Susie An | WBEZ

The Democratic Party of Illinois is recommending 84 school and library board candidates across around the state. It’s also sending direct mail against 74 candidates whom it...

Chicago State University faculty inch closer to a strike

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/24 1:15P Lisa Philip | WBEZ

Chicago State University Sun-Times file Faculty members at Illinois’ only predominantly Black public university could go on strike as early as April 3. University...

Elissa Tenny to retire as president of School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 3/22 6:14A David Struett

Elissa Tenny, president of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the first woman to lead SAIC in its more than 150-year history, plans to retire next year. Provided...

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What I bought from Amazon and Target this Spring

Chicago Good Life 3/29 3:35P thechicagogoodlife

After my winter hibernation, I tend to want to go through my closet, get rid and donate a ton of things and get a fresh start. I see what fits and doesn t, look at makeup expiration dates and organize...

‘Golden Girls’ secrets: Assistants recall the stars’ habits, quirks and dislike of cheesecake

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 3/29 12:45P Miriam Di Nunzio

The cast of the TV hit series “The Golden Girls” — Bea Arthur (clockwise from left), Rue McClanahan, Betty White and Estelle Getty. AP/File For seven years, one TV sitcom was...

Beyond Noise: Audio-Visual Artist Finds Inspiration in Chicago’s Transit

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/29 12:06P Nick Blumberg

Beyond Noise: Audio-Visual Artist Finds Inspiration in Chicago’s Transit Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 17:06

Chicago Chefs, Restaurants Nab James Beard Nominations

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/29 6:39A Patty Wetli

Chicago Chefs, Restaurants Nab James Beard Nominations Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 11:39

‘Alan Turing’ Opera Captures the Tortured Private Life of a British Genius

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 3/28 12:48P Hedy Weiss

‘Alan Turing’ Opera Captures the Tortured Private Life of a British Genius Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 17:48

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James Beard Award finalists announced: Obelix, Kasama among nominees

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/29 8:05A Miriam Di Nunzio

Chef Damarr Brown is photographed inside Virtue restaurant in 2022. The chef de cuisine is nominated for a 2023 James Beard Award. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times The James Beard...

Dining Out in Chicago: News and notes on the local restaurant scene

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/28 7:12A Denise I. O’Neal

Pasture-raised chicken is among the featured menu items at the 99 Counties spring farm dinner on April 16. Edward Boe Here’s some of what’s happening in Chicago’s culinary...

Chipotle to pay $240K to ex-workers for closing store that sought union

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/27 8:10A Patrick Whittle | AP

AP PORTLAND, Maine — Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $240,000 to former employees as part of a settlement stemming from a complaint that the company violated federal...

Dining Out: News and notes on Chicago’s restaurant scene

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/21 2:39P Miriam Di Nunzio

Southwestern-Lebanese fare including the Pretty Salad (center) with romaine, onions, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, fried pita and pomegranate, will be featured at...

Chicago lives forever changed by COVID-19: These are some of their stories

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 3/20 12:34P Stefano Esposito

Jessica Tapper with her children Matteo Agostini and Violet Agostini at their Oak Lawn home. Violet holds a photo of father Matthew “Turk” Agostini, who died of COVID-19...

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J.Crew’s Spring Collection

Sequins and Stripes 3/28 3:44A Liz

shop this look : Bow Back Liberty Dress , Twist Knot Metallic Heels , Hand Knotted Raffia Clutch , Flower Hoop Earrings J.Crew s new spring collection launched at is quite literally a spring time...

A Week of Outfits

Sequins and Stripes 3/27 1:31A Liz

shop this look : Beyond Yoga Top and Leggings Lots of color for Monday morning yoga! shop this look : Rhode Malo Dress I really really love Rhode dresses . Their prints make me so happy and their fits...

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Coffee with Liz • March 24, 2023

Sequins and Stripes 3/24 9:16A Liz

I m spending three days at the Masters in a few weeks. What to wear? Obviously, I need some comfortable options but would love to make it fun, too. I think a fun dress with sneakers, a s i m p l e...

Madewell 25% off sale try on

The Golden Girl 3/24 8:37A Jess

Happy Friday! Whew this was a whirlwind of a week over here. How was yours!? For us, not only was it a wild catch up week (as all post-vacation workweeks are) but we kicked off the week taking June to...

3 layering tips to dress springy (but warm!)

The Golden Girl 3/23 4:18A Jess

It s the END OF MARCH. We ve made it to official spring–but here in the midwest. (Although the day we got back from Florida it was snowing ?????). Luckily it has since warmed up–so I really can t...

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High school baseball: Simeon’s Trey Butler on cusp of big things

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/26 5:40A Mike Clark

Simeon’s Dennis “Trey” Butler (1) reacts during the game against Amundsen. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Trey Butler started playing baseball when he was 3 years old,...

High school basketball: Downers Grove North’s Jim Thomas wins City/Suburban Hoops Report Coach of...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/25 5:15A Joe Henricksen

Downers Grove North coach Jim Thomas looks on during the state semifinal game against Moline at State Farm Center. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times When Jim Thomas and his...

High school basketball: James Brown, the state’s top junior, leaves St. Rita for Missouri prep...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/24 9:08A Michael O'Brien

St. Rita’s James Brown (13) loses the handle on the ball against Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times James Brown, currently the top...

High school basketball: City/Suburban Hoops Report All-State team

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 3/20 4:55A Joe Henricksen

Moline’s Owen Freeman (32) controls the ball against Benet’s Parker Sulaver (14) during the state championship game at State Farm Center. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times As...

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It’s Baby Boomers vs. Millennials in the Housing Market’s Hunger Games—Guess Who’s Winning?

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/28 12:30P Clare Trapasso

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images (2) It s baby boomers versus millennials in the housing market s own version of The Hunger Games. And in today s cutthroat environment, where...

6 Common Myths About USDA Home Loans (Hint: They Aren’t Just for Farms)

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/28 11:30A Kimberly Dawn Neumann

Getty Images In today s high-priced, unpredictable housing market, selecting the right mortgage is a make-or-break moment. Choose right, and you could save many thousands of dollars on interest ,...

From Showroom to Home: 5 Ways To Pull Off a Trauma-Free Furniture Delivery

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/28 10:30A Larissa Runkle

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (2) Wahoo! You’ve finally gotten around to replacing a couch that’s older than you are. Or maybe you re investing in a king-size mattress that...

Striking New Jersey Home of a Macy’s Heir Shops for a Buyer for $1.5M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/28 9:30A Kristine Hansen

Realtor.com A spectacular New Jersey home with incredible links to American history needs a new steward. The 4,950-square-foot estate is in Red Bank, NJ , in the township of Middletown. It is...

‘Rock the Block’ Sinks to a New Low They Won’t Even Call By Its Real Name

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/28 8:30A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV This week s Rock the Block sinks to a whole new level—all by bringing an oft-overlooked room to whole new heights. In the episode Lower Level Face Off, the four design teams are challenged to...

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