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Suburban craft brewer Pollyanna is buying and reopening Chicago’s shuttered Alarmist brewery and taproom • Chicken coup? Family flap over control of famous Harold’s Chicken Shack brand lands in court.
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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Chicago Tribune seeks ‘serious sanctions’ against OpenAI as deception alleged in copyright lawsuit

The Chicago Tribune and other media outlets are asking for “serious sanctions” against OpenAI, according to a new motion filed Thursday.

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Suburban craft brewer Pollyanna is buying and reopening Chicago’s shuttered Alarmist brewery and taproom

Banking on the shelf life of a shuttered Chicago craft brewery, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling has purchased Alarmist Brewing, with plans to reopen its Sauganash taproom and bring back its acclaimed beers this year.

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Chicken coup? Family flap over control of famous Harold’s Chicken Shack brand lands in court.

Six months after the death of Harold’s Chicken Shack CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, the question remains: Who owns the iconic Chicago restaurant brand?

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Prime Healthcare seeks to permanently close inpatient pediatric unit at St. Joseph hospital in Joliet

Prime Healthcare plans to permanently close the inpatient pediatrics unit at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet – adding the hospital to a growing list of Chicago area facilities eliminating such care.

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State OKs funding for affordable housing development in Oak Park

The Illinois Housing Development Authority approved two tax credit funding for an upcoming affordable housing complex in Oak Park.

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North Center 6-bedroom home with retractable screened deck: $2.2M

This six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath brick home in North Center has an open floor plan with living and entertainment space on the main level.

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Bolingbrook, Homer Glen mayors urge residents to fight Illinois American Water rate hike

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta and Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike urge residents to attend ICC hearing July 14.

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It’s (almost) official: Welcome to President Donald J. Trump International Airport

Signage is already directing people to the rebranded President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach County despite litigation and pushback. The name change is official Thursday.

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