Chicagoans will get a small break on their grocery bills but be forced to pony up to cover a host of tax and fee hikes that a ...

Folks who missed out on Trader Joe’s OG canvas mini tote bags will get another chance as the specialty grocer is restocking the original colors this week. Trader Joe’s canvas mini tote bags are ...

Trader Joe's is enticing loyal customers with another limited-edition tote bag. In time for the holidays, the trendy grocery chain has released a new canvas tote bag with green detailing and longer ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

A higher bag tax is on the table. The fee started at 7 cents and increased to 10 cents this year. Next year, it could rise to 15 cents. St. Petersburg braces for possible homestead property tax end ...

An alternative budget proposal without a head tax is moving forward, as the stalemate continues at City Hall. Members of the City Council got creative in how they made up for the revenue lost by ...

The New York Mets are actively pursuing Chicago's Luis Robert Jr. to bolster their outfield, with trade talks reportedly including salary offsets. While the Mets aim for a win-now boost, the White Sox ...

Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan on Tuesday advanced an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags and liquor sales, and allow ads on city vehicles ...

Aldermen attempting to pass their own 2026 Chicago budget over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s objections revealed Tuesday morning that they will try to balance their plan with increases in liquor taxes, ...

At one time, if you were commuting to an office or other workplace, a heavy leather briefcase was the go-to, but these days there are multiple types of work bags to choose from. One could say the ...