Southwest faces substantial financial pressures, one of which includes an aggressive effort by an activist investor that says it wants to shake up the airline’s business.
Has the LUV run out for Southwest Airlines?
Day: August 26, 2024
Apple Villa Famous Pancake House in Hoffman Estates closes after two decades
Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant, which has been part of Hoffman Estates for nearly all of the 21st century and counted U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth among its local fans, has closed.
Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants, including three in Illinois
Roughly two dozen more Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of the seafood restaurant chain’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Indian Prairie School District 204 board approves $435 million budget
Despite the budget being roughly $12 million more than last year’s, the district is cutting eight full-time-equivalent positions from the budget, officials said.
After beating lymphoma, Lynwood resident aims to help others facing similar battle
Nicole C. Bullock’s Lansing-based nonprofit Nicole Cares Foundation helps families affected by lymphoma through fundraising and support.
Looking for one last summer fest? Try Naperville’s Last Fling
Don’t close the books on summer festival fun just yet. Last Fling starts Friday in Naperville.
Afternoon Briefing: Marshall Field’s automatons heading to auction block
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Laurel Hosmer cracks glass ceiling, pledges transparency, stability for VU athletics
Some might call Laurel Hosmer “the accidental” athletic director, but Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla left little doubt she was the right choice.
Craft beer stations offer relaxing stop for thirsty explorers inside Aurora corn maze
Abbey Farms held its second annual Taste the Maze event on Saturday which featured samples from five local craft breweries.
Roster cuts loom for the Chicago Bears — and that means one thing: the ‘Turk’ is lurking
The Chicago Bears must reduce their roster from 87 to 53 by Tuesday’s 3 p.m. deadline. And that means one thing: The Turk is lurking.