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What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move to Arlington Heights — or a domed stadium on the lakefront • Woman sues Addison ice cream shop owner for recording her undressing in bathroom, alleges second hidden camera in his home
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly sold to RaceTrac convenience stores for $566 million

Potbelly is being gobbled up by RaceTrac, a southern convenience store brand, in a $566 million acquisition that will take the longtime Chicago-based sandwich chain private.

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What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move to Arlington Heights — or a domed stadium on the lakefront

The Chicago Bears embarked on a new era in February 2023 with the purchase of a site in Arlington Heights where the team hopes to build a new enclosed stadium with a massive entertainment and residential development. Here’s what to know about the long road to a new stadium.

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Woman sues Addison ice cream shop owner for recording her undressing in bathroom, alleges second hidden camera in his home

A Buffalo Grove man who faces criminal charges for allegedly filming minors in the restroom of his Addison ice cream shop has also been accused of using another hidden camera in his home bathroom to secretly record a naked teenage girl, part of a pattern of sexually-exploitive acts involving minors, according to a lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

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Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor for now while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

A federal court ruled Tuesday that embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her.

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Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new.

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.

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Bowling and restaurant chain Pinstripes files bankruptcy amid downturn in ‘eatertainment’ business, closes Chicago site

Pinstripes, the Northbrook-based bowling and restaurant chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid mounting debt and an inflation-driven downturn in the so-called eatertainment business.

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