The relaxed dress code movement grew out of the “Casual Fridays” trend of the ’90s and swept across a variety of fields. However, professional industries such as accounting and banking have hesitated to join in due to the nature of their work. “The overwhelming majority [of people] that are coming in to get your guidance […]
Chicago is one of the premier destinations in the U.S. for trade shows, but the proposed demolition of a local convention center in favor of a new art museum could change that moving forward. According to the Chicago Tribune, McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center seems to be Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s sacrificial lamb in a last-ditch effort
Heavy winds caused major roof damage in Chicago’s Park Manor neighborhood on Saturday, April 2. Saturday’s snow storm came with high winds that blew off parts of the roof of an apartment building in the 7200 block of South Evans Street. Debris scattered across the neighborhood as some tenants watched from outside, while others were
The entire country has been trending towards clean energy solutions for the past decade, but some are more committed to the movement than others. While Illinois has fallen behind in solar and wind energy, it’s still providing tons of jobs in other sections of this industry. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago-based Clean Energy
With the press of the button, smartphone users across the country are able to order anything their hearts desire, whether it be makeup or takeout dinner. And while it’s certainly not a brand new convention, grocery delivery services are once again becoming a promising way to remedy the tedious chore of grocery shopping. Over the
It seems as if a story of an amputated fingertip ending up in someone’s food pops up once a year. Now, a new study from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that these severe and grotesque injuries are more common than previously thought. According to the Chicago Tribune, a new federal rule
If you’re in a situation where a doctor has made a major mistake, you might wonder can you sue for malpractice. This is especially something that comes up with surgery. Since surgery is so risky, you might wonder can you sue a surgeon if something goes wrong. The answer is that it depends. You’ll likely
Millions of name-brand household items have been recalled due to safety concerns, and many of these recalled products could have ignited a blaze similar to the one that devastated Chicago two weeks ago. According to the Chicago Tribune, several popular household products were recalled this week from well-known stores such as Apple, Ikea, Michaels, and
Federal regulators from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Tuesday that doctors must be more cautious when prescribing painkillers. In an attempt to decrease the epidemic of deaths related to narcotics overdose, the CDC encouraged doctors to recommend to their patients physical therapy and over-the-counter medications before prescribing opioids to treat
Depression and mental illness don’t discriminate. All over Chicago, adults and teens are experimenting with new programs to help Chicago teens overcome the challenges in their lives. At Maria Catalyst High School, a new modeling workshop for aspiring young models is teaching these girls about more than just fashion. YK Management: The Workshop program is