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Car-tastic: The Chicago Auto Show is back with 2,000 tires to kickFeb 01, 2026 8:45 pm - New attractions include Chi-Town Alley showcasing local car culture and an indoor test track for gas-powered autos.
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New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
Feb 01, 2026 8:24 am - H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July, changes the work requirements for the federal food assistance program known as SNAP. Starting Feb. 1, adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents under age 14 must work, participate in employment and training programs or volunteer at least 80 hours each month to receive benefits.
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
Jan 31, 2026 1:58 pm - As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market. In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill, leading many to limit new work, if not pause openings entirely amid economic uncertainty.
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Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know
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The Biz Week That Was: A buyer for Streets of Woodfield, plans for a new Target and a proposed suburban children’s hospitalJan 31, 2026 1:36 pm - Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg finds eager buyer at a discounted price More than four years after a first attempt to sell the Streets of Woodfield shopping cente...
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Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS
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Perfect opportunity for small business community to get engagedJan 31, 2026 11:22 am - Election season is upon us. Illinois politicians have just started their 2026 legislative session. There is a window every two years when voters have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard.
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Schaumburg Township offers free career services assistance on three upcoming datesJan 30, 2026 4:57 pm - Schaumburg Township, in partnership with Business and Career Services, Inc. (BCS), is offering several free events this winter and spring for jobseekers.
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Hoffman Estates Chamber names award winners at 15th annual Celebration of ExcellenceJan 30, 2026 4:56 pm - Edge Electrical Systems LLC won the coveted Business of the Year Award at the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent 15th annual Celebration of Excellence dinner.
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Finn McCool’s up for $225,000 grant in WheelingJan 30, 2026 3:46 pm - A much-anticipated restaurant is in line for a $225,000 municipal grant in Wheeling.