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Mars Snacking to Add 600 Jobs, Expand Global Headquarters in Chicago

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

Federal Court Order Restores Funding for CTA Red Line Projects

The funding supports two critical infrastructure efforts: the long-anticipated Red Line Extension (RLE) and the ongoing Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) project. #cta #funding #projects

University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition

That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university

Illinois ride-share union bill pushed through amid disagreement on new fee

House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

Pritzker Criticizes Trump over TSA Funding, National Guard Deployment Proposal

Pritzker noted that governors from both political parties have historically defended their authority over state National Guard units, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control to ensure readiness and respond to local needs. #tsa #trump #funding

Illinois workplace temperature safety bill moves forward despite being unfinished

The bill would require employers when conditions are hot to provide water colder than 61 degrees, paid rest breaks with access to shade, either schedule modifications or task rotation to limit exposure, and access to personal protective equipment. #bill #safety #temperature

Solo Show ‘I Killed Andy Breitbart’ Returns to Chicago for Limited Engagement

The production draws from real events surrounding Terrapin Theatre’s The Love Song of Saul Alinsky and its post-show panel featuring Obama. #chicago #theater

Illinois Sports Betting Declines for Fifth Straight Month Despite Bears Playoff Boost

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a national trade group representing major online operators, attributed the decline to rising tax burdens and increased competition from neighboring states. #betting #sports

Athenaeum Center Unveils Fall 2026 Season Featuring ‘Dante 360’ and Holiday Classic

The announcement follows a successful 2025–26 season for the historic Chicago venue, which included the U.S. debut of Bernadette, The Musical and marked continued growth in original productions. #fall #theater #chicago

Pritzker Promotes ‘BUILD’ Plan to Tackle Housing Shortage at McLean County Roundtable

The plan also includes new financial tools, such as expanded down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, along with additional support for affordable and middle-income housing construction. #housing #proposal #costs

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