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Chicago ‘Grave Dancer’ bet on distressed real estate and led ill-fated takeover of Tribune Company
Many of America’s urban centres are struggling to lure workers back post-pandemic, but the suburbs are thriving
Cash-burning electric vehicle start-up recruits workers in Illinois corn belt pursuing 50,000-delivery goal
The scholar, who overcame many personal setbacks, produced groundbreaking work on Indian and Soviet industrial policy
Your most beloved urban running routes, from Athens to Zurich
Most expensive judicial race in US history comes as decision on state’s post-Roe abortion ban looms
The party dominating politics in America’s third-largest city is offering two very different visions
Puzzle: can you win this endgame?
Safety regulator says operating and training failures contributed to accident that killed two workers
Tree tappers in the Midwest are having to adapt to an earlier and shorter season
Stretching credulity, or a declaration of crust?
Race goes to a run-off next month with city’s former schools chief Paul Vallas in the lead after Lori Lightfoot concedes
The 1930s lakeside home with trademark curves, chrome railings and glass brick has been harmoniously extended and renovated
Accident in small rural community in US raises questions about transport of hazardous materials by rail
Carmaker cites US Inflation Reduction Act in deciding location of $3.5bn Michigan factory
Inflation Reduction Act results in flurry of incentives for green manufacturing projects
The city is not alone in failing to get workers back on to public transport but it is slower than many
Danielle Deadwyler gives a masterclass of measured emotion in Chinonye Chukwu’s study of parental devotion
Winter storm hits as scientists attempt to understand effects of shifting jet stream
City welcomes political pawns in Republican governor’s protest at immigration policy but hurdles remain
Many welcomed president’s arrest after failed power grab but protesters took to streets to support him
Ohio-based venture of General Motors and LG Chem is successfully organised by United Auto Workers
The opening night gala played to an enthusiastic full house at the Royal Festival Hall; plus shows at the Barbican and Cafe Oto
Chief executive claims Republican state government ‘rushed’ process when passing sweeping restrictions
High water everywhere? If only.
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