Chicago-based McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions.
McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
Day: January 6, 2025
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson is out for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won’t be available for the postseason.
What to know about Meta glasses that accused New Orleans attacker allegedly used to scout French Quarter
Meta glasses, made in partnership with Ray-Ban, are frames with a built-in camera, speakers and artificial intelligence that can be controlled with your voice, buttons and some simple gestures.
Winnetka in 2024: Steep slope rules, beach progress, downtown development
In February, the Village Council voted unanimously to create added protections for Lake Michigan bluffs by writing into law certain regulations governing what is allowed to be built on steep slopes.
Witness recounts horror of New Orleans terrorist attack: ‘It still doesn’t even seem real’
Tina Nabhan said she and her husband, Nedal, frequently travel to New Orleans from their Portage home. What the Nabhans didn’t expect was to be awakened early on New Year’s Day by the sound of a crash and gunfire right outside their hotel room.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation after nearly a decade in office
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, telling the nation that “internal battles” mean he “cannot be the best option” in the next election.
Richard Hanson and Andrew Hanson with Generations Wealth Management, Highlight Comprehensive Family Financial Planning in TV Interview
Henderson, NV — Richard Hanson and his son Andrew Hanson represent a father-and-son financial advisory team at Generations Wealth Management Group. Together, they specialize in personalized family and generational financial planning, offering a comprehensive, collaborative approach to help families secure their financial futures. The Hansons were recently featured in an interview on Fox’s “The Morning Blend,” where they emphasized their dedication to treating clients like family. During the interview, Richard Hanson shared, “Our mission is simple—to treat each client as one of our own. Financial planning is more than numbers;…
Theatre Week 2025 tickets on sale Tuesday
Get them while you can: Chicago Theatre Week 2025 discount tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Minor injuries after school bus crash on I-290 near Itasca
Minor injuries were reported after a school bus full of day campers from a Mount Prospect Park District program crashed on Interstate 290 near Itasca Monday morning.
How Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević is blocking out the trade noise to sustain his career-best shooting season
Nikola Vučević embraced a new identity with the Chicago Bulls and is enjoying one of the best shooting seasons in the NBA.