Chicago Media Report: Bulls’ Chuck Swirsky celebrates 50 years on air — and new sports anchor joins NBC 5 • Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetric services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care
Working Lunch Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Whole Foods Market, which already has 10 Chicago locations, will take over a site once used by the Treasure Island supermarket. | | | | | The latest Chicago Media Report introduces the new weekend sports anchor at NBC 5 Chicago and explores Chuck Swirsky’s 50 years of high-energy sports talk. | | | | | Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetric care at three of its Illinois hospitals – saying it will centralize the services at two of its other hospitals and invest in maternal health in the community. | | | | | For years, an Old Town homeowner has been making unlawful alterations to his property — at the expense, neighbors say, of the house’s historic roots and their own safety. | | | | | The SS Badger soon concludes its seasonal overnight passages between Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Ludington, Michigan. Out on the water at night, it can feel like a summer trip worth experiencing. | | | | | Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its Maps app. | | | | | Moraine Valley Community College and Westchester-based Ingredion want to combat misperceptions about manufacturing jobs in new program. | | | | | Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets. | | | |