Mayor Brandon Johnson pressured by anti-data center activists at rally • Hermès opens at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago
Working Lunch Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. | | | | | Fresh off an executive order more strictly regulating the construction of data centers in Chicago, Johnson appeared at the “Community Over Quantum” event at a Southeast Side school. | | | | | The growing number of designer boutiques at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago were just joined by a power player in fashion — the French luxury brand Hermès. | | | | | The only railroad crossing in Clarendon Hills will be temporarily closed, detouring drivers to the Hinsdale or Westmont crossings. | | | | | This five-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private study and a screened porch with infrared heaters. | | | | | Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. | | | | | “Naperitaville” may not be in the tropics or on a sandy beach, but the Naperville house is an homage to Jimmy Buffett’s dream. | | | | | The decision by the six children of late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss will end the family’s 47 years in an ownership role with the 17-time NBA champions. | | | | | The company has invested millions in renovating its hundreds of U.S. locations, has implemented revamped pricing packages and is now testing a new store concept in North Texas. | | | | | Hackney’s Restaurant on Lake in Glenview, founded 1955, will close, while Hackney’s on Harms, founded 1939, will remain open. | | | |
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