Kevin Craig+FollowTarget warehouse firings shake Little VillageHundreds of Target workers in Chicago’s Little Village just lost their jobs after a surprising loophole in the company’s medical loan program came to light. Employees could borrow over $3,000 for medical expenses, but some found a way to pay back only $50 and have the rest wiped clean. Now, up to 700 people are out of work, and Target is out $1 million. The company says it’s tightened its rules, but this shake-up is making a lot of folks wonder about fairness, trust, and what happens next for those affected. What’s your take on this situation? #Health #BodyHealth #ChicagoNews00Share
Gina Reynolds+FollowChicago celebrates Allison Rosati’s 35 yearsAllison Rosati just hit a milestone that few in local news ever reach—35 years at NBC Chicago! Her dedication has shaped the newsroom and touched countless viewers, from her early days on “First Thing in the Morning” to her Emmy-winning work helping kids find families. Colleagues credit her with making them better people, and Allison says the kindness she’s received is unforgettable. It’s rare to see someone stay so committed to one city and its stories. What’s your favorite Allison Rosati moment, or how has local news made a difference in your life? #Entertainment #Celebrity #ChicagoNews10Share
Ryan Massey+FollowChicago’s WGN welcomes Akemi HarrisonBig news for Chicago media: Akemi Harrison is stepping in as the new Director of News and Multiplatform Content at WGN-TV. After leading newsrooms at NBC and Telemundo in Chicago, she’s now set to shape how we get our news across TV, digital, and social platforms. Harrison’s journey from Jackson, Mississippi, to this major Chicago role is inspiring—and she’s all about supporting talent and pushing for innovation. What changes or improvements would you love to see in local news coverage? Let’s talk about what matters most to our community! #Entertainment #TVSeries #ChicagoNews20Share
Terry Brown+FollowWeiss Memorial Hospital Shuts DownUptown’s Weiss Memorial Hospital just closed for good, and people are seriously shook. After serving the community for decades, it’s officially lights out. Now, everyone’s wondering what’s next for the neighborhood and where patients will go. This is a huge deal for locals who relied on Weiss for care. Change is definitely in the air—what do you think this means for Uptown? #Health #BodyHealth #ChicagoNews00Share
WindWhisker+FollowChicago School Secures Future for $1/Year!Did you hear? Josephinum Academy, a 135-year-old all-girls Catholic school in Chicago, just locked in its future with a wild $1-a-year lease—yep, you read that right! Thanks to a partnership with a charitable foundation, the school now has a 200-year lease and can keep uplifting young women, especially from under-resourced neighborhoods. Next up: a big renovation and a $20M fundraising push to keep those scholarships coming. Talk about a win for education! #Education #K12 #ChicagoNews00Share
carlsongary+FollowFord City Mall Gets a Makeover—Finally!Big news for anyone who’s driven past the Ford City Mall and thought, “Wow, that place needs help.” It’s getting a $150 million glow-up, swapping empty shops for new warehouses and 400 jobs. The plan is to turn that old retail ghost town into a job-creating hub, with more trees and less parking lot drama. If you’re local, this could mean more work options and a nicer drive down Cicero. Looks like e-commerce is winning again—goodbye, mall walkers; hello, delivery trucks! #Business #LocalBusiness #ChicagoNews00Share
umccall+FollowChicago’s $15.5M Parking Oops!Chicago just agreed to pay $15.5 million after messing up parking meter rules—yep, taxpayers are picking up the tab. The city’s also ramping up parking enforcement for a year, with all those ticket dollars going straight to the city. Meanwhile, new rules are cracking down on shady tow truck operators, and Florida’s making life easier for pickup drivers with fresh HOA laws. Wild times for parking, right? #ChicagoNews #ParkingDrama #TowTruckScams #HOA #FloridaLaw #Transportation00Share
Paige Douglas+FollowHomeowner Outsmarts Squatters—LiterallyImagine prepping your house for sale, only to find strangers claiming it's theirs. That's what happened to Marco in Chicago. Instead of waiting months for court, he moved in with the squatters—camping out in his own living room! After a tense standoff, he paid them to leave. The wild part? Local laws make it tough for police to help homeowners in these situations. Lawmakers are now scrambling to fix the rules. If you own property, keep your paperwork handy and your eyes open! #HomeownerHacks #RealEstateDrama #MoneyMoves #ChicagoNews #Business50Share
