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Pittsburgh’s abandoned office buildings, underutilized lots and public spaces are getting a much-needed makeover to boost downtown as an economic engine. Pittsburgh’s downtown revitalization efforts are receiving nearly $600 million of public, private and nonprofit investments to be committed to “shovel-ready” projects to be completed over the next four years. Governor Josh Shapiro and other […]
WEST LOOP — Aldi will open a grocery store in a yet-to-be-built high-rise in the West Loop. The grocery chain has signed a 15-year lease for 22,000 square feet at 1016 W. Jackson Blvd., where Mavrek Development plans to build a 380-unit apartment building, the developer confirmed to Crain’s. Concept photos shared at a September […]
DOWNTOWN — Chicago’s annual Thanksgiving parade returns for its 90th year, with classic marching bands, festive floats, live performances, equestrian units and familiar faces. The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade will be 8-11 a.m. Nov. 28. It will travel north along State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street. The family-friendly parade is free to […]
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked a seventh member, Rafael Yáñez, to join a new school board he appointed earlier this month after the entire seven-member board stepped down. Yáñez, a […]
NAPERVILLE, IL — Pet owners are encouraged to dress their pups and kitties in their best Halloween costumes and head to downtown Naperville for the Two Bostons Trick-or-Treat Pet Parades on Oct. 23. Prizes will be given out during the event’s costume contest for the following categories: Most creative Best group Best overall Photo booths […]
SOUTH LOOP — Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter DJ White Shadow is teaming up with Will Ferrell and Swedish House Mafia for a star-studded charity house party. The event, Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party, is 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road. Tickets start at $40 online. The lineup […]
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Today, Jason is joined by the hosts of “What are your thoughts?” Downtown Josh Brown (CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management) and Michael Batnick (Managing Partner at Ritholtz Wealth Management). They discuss the Knicks (1:22), Podcasting (14:25), markets (26:20), Disney (37:52), and more. Finally, Jason takes some audience questions (44:50). Source link