One of Chicago's most enduring nicknames, "The Windy City" originally had nothing to do with the Illinois city's sometimes formidable atmospheric conditions, but was coined by a nineteenth-century New Yorker to describe the...

"Next generation items seem to be showing up everywhere!" was the comment of the co-owner of four premium toy stores. Here are some examples: California Creations will soon have a next generation release of mini-skateboards, and the first generation will no longer...

Is momentum slowing in the Star Wars arena? So it seems. "The Star Wars license is doing okay, but has slowed down quite a bit. We're hoping the ads slotted for October and November will give it a second wind," was the...

Employees at Mexico's largest copper mine are exposed to health and safety hazards that include dangerously high levels of mineral dust and acid mist, according to a report commissioned by the union whose strike has idled the mine since July.Representatives of Mexico's National Mining and...

Getting your employees to work can be a daunting task when public transportation is not readily available. Transit agencies around the country have been joining with a wide variety of organizations to provide creative solutions to their needs. Below are some options your organization may...

Essay explains the history of Chicago Public Housing and what they should do about the current situation.

The industrial revolution and the railroad industries helped Chicago because a chief destination for immigrants and free slaves in the post-Civil War era.