Scrambled eggs, grits and sausage patties were Rev. Jesse Jackson’s regular order at Hyde Park’s Valois Restaurant. He’d sit at the fifth table on the right side, without fail. Jackson was a loyal customer, sometimes coming in twice a day, for over 40 yea... See more
It took less than a week for gas prices to spike, after the U.S and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. As the war continues, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf where about a fifth of the world’s oil... See more
Amazon customers in Chicago’s south suburbs could soon see a drone drop off their package instead of a delivery driver. The retailer said Monday that it would bring its Amazon Prime Air service to Matteson and Markham this summer, with deliveries taking a... See more
Spencer Leak Jr. was woken up by a text at around 1:30 a.m. on Feb 17. The vice president of Leak and Sons Funeral Home checked his phone — the civil rights activist and Chicago icon Rev. Jesse Jackson had died. “I got up, put my suit and my shirt and tie... See more
A Formula One arcade with racing simulators is headed to River North. The F1 Arcade is slated to open this summer at 1 W. Grand Ave., the former home of Rock Bottom Brewery that was a favorite among tourists and beer fans before it closed suddenly in 2023... See more
