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A United Airlines jet begins to taxi at O'Hara International Airport in Chicago, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

4 months ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers

“I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door.”

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4 months ago

Chamber, SSGA go to Washington

The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.

Three adults posing and smiling at a social event, with two women in front and a man in a blue suit on the right, inside a lobby area with other guests in the background.

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4 months ago

Coffey brews up enthusiasm for possible tourism district

Economic development measure is part of the “Bears bill” which passed the IL House Wednesday.

Inside an ornate hall, a large electronic scoreboard lists names in columns with green and red markers, with a TV feed above.

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4 months ago

Bipartisan vote helps ‘megaproject’ bill

Bears are still not satisfied.

Man with a bald head and gray beard reading a tablet in an office setting, with a woman and an HP monitor in the background.

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4 months ago

Williams’ BOS resolution falls short

Ald. Williams does not city to cede authority. Ald. Conley says it wouldn’t.

Slide titled 'Ambidexter Heritage' showing three photos of historic buildings with a purple border.

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4 months ago

Bid for Black history trail

“History across the Tracks” would be another local tourist attraction.

Man in a dark suit and purple striped tie speaks at a lectern with a microphone.

Local

4 months ago

New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce

Jimmy Clayton comes from Illinois Realtors.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.

Local

4 months ago

New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

IL State News

4 months ago

School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado speaks on the House floor on Wednesday, April 15. (Capitol News Illinois phot by Peter Hancock)

IL State News

4 months ago

Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline

Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.

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