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Gov. JB Pritzker urges boycott, protest against outlets tied to Jimmy Kimmel suspension, including WGN and ABC • Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel; companies will work together on AI infrastructure and PCs
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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code

Starbucks workers in three states took legal action against the coffee giant Wednesday, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.

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Gov. JB Pritzker urges boycott, protest against outlets tied to Jimmy Kimmel suspension, including WGN and ABC

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker has called for boycotts and protests against broadcast outlets that are tied to Wednesday’s decision by the Walt Disney Co. and its ABC network to indefinitely suspend comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s nightly talk show, including against WGN’s television and radio stations and ABC-7 in Chicago.

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Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel; companies will work together on AI infrastructure and PCs

Nvidia, the world’s leading chipmaker, announced on Thursday that it’s investing $5 billion in Intel and will collaborate with the struggling semiconductor company.

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Chicago Architecture Biennial opens this weekend, bringing a world of architectural ideas to town

Chicago architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham’s exhortation to “make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood” continues to motivate the cultural, educational and commercial communities of Chicago. It also inspires the city’s contributions to architecture and design and drives the direction of the sixth edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial.

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Lakeshore East 2-bedroom condo in St. Regis Chicago: nearly $1.9M

This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home in the Residences at the St. Regis Chicago has a split two-bedroom floor plan with a view of downtown Chicago. A foyer and entryway lead to a dining space with a built-in Sub-Zero wine fridge and bar.

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Cracker Barrel expects weaker sales and restaurant traffic after logo controversy

Cracker Barrel said Wednesday it expects lower sales and weaker customer traffic in the coming year as the controversy over its planned logo change continues to play out.

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Will the Chicago Sky’s new training facility in Bedford Park open for the 2026 season?

The Chicago Sky were in a celebratory mood on Wednesday morning. Members of the front office and basketball staff gathered in Bedford Park alongside members of the village government to sign one of the final beams used in the construction of the team’s new training facility. It marked the first time that many members of the Sky — including coach Tyler Marsh — had seen any of the construction on the project.

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