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Chicago Media Report: Bulls’ Chuck Swirsky celebrates 50 years on air — and new sports anchor joins NBC 5 • Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetric services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care
 
 
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Working Lunch

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

 

Whole Foods Market is coming to Old Town, and will take over old Treasure Island spot

Whole Foods Market, which already has 10 Chicago locations, will take over a site once used by the Treasure Island supermarket.

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Chicago Media Report: Bulls’ Chuck Swirsky celebrates 50 years on air — and new sports anchor joins NBC 5

The latest Chicago Media Report introduces the new weekend sports anchor at NBC 5 Chicago and explores Chuck Swirsky’s 50 years of high-energy sports talk.

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Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetric services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care

Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetric care at three of its Illinois hospitals – saying it will centralize the services at two of its other hospitals and invest in maternal health in the community.

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Lead exposure, lost history and a runaround: How changes to the Wacker House go beyond a preservation fight

For years, an Old Town homeowner has been making unlawful alterations to his property — at the expense, neighbors say, of the house’s historic roots and their own safety.

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For a last summer escape, take the overnight ferry across Lake Michigan

The SS Badger soon concludes its seasonal overnight passages between Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Ludington, Michigan. Out on the water at night, it can feel like a summer trip worth experiencing.

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Apple changes Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps app

Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its Maps app.

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Moraine Valley, Bedford Park plant team up to entice future manufacturing workers

Moraine Valley Community College and Westchester-based Ingredion want to combat misperceptions about manufacturing jobs in new program.

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US job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs

Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets.

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