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In a major economic policy speech in the lobby of Chicago’s old main post office in June, President Joe Biden enthusiastically branded his economic growth strategy as “Bidenomics,” a term that was basically created by The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times but, like “Obamacare,” has been embraced by…

Jackson's decades of activism have left an indelible mark. Here are some key highlights from his career.

A letter from the city’s top police oversight official also raises questions of whether the officers snatched up guns, drugs and cash without turning in the evidence.

Workers at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Chicago's Michigan Avenue — the largest Starbucks in the world — are seeking union representation.

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On the Southeast Side, I discovered folks working to restore eco-preserves sprouting between shuttered mills. Here was a nascent template for the entire city and region.

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The long-time civil rights leader is stepping down from the organization he founded in 1971. Jackson, who will turn 82 in October, has remained active in civil rights despite health setbacks.

CHICAGO — Chicago native and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade is the latest to join the Chicago Sky’s ownership group, adding to a growing list of celebrities and high-profile investors pursuing a stake in the league.