Dairy Seminar Trains Industry on Risk Tools
The two-day 2026 Dairy Purchasing & Risk Management Seminar in Chicago paired educational sessions with hedging simulations and panel discussions.
Chicago Business News
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Industry
FRA Releases Assessment for Amtrak Chicago Facility
Federal review of Amtrak's proposed Midwest Maintenance Facility at the former Canal Street intermodal site opens for public comment through December 7.
Human Resources
Chicago Budget Boosts HR Department Funding 6.4%
The city's proposed 2027 budget would raise appropriations for the Department of Human Resources by 6.4%, according to an analysis of the proposal.
Jobs
CHA Hosts 2026 Owner Symposium for Housing Providers
The Chicago Housing Authority's annual event brought property owners and managers together to discuss expanding affordable housing across the city.
Public Companies
Live Poll
Should private universities be required to publicly disclose all specific companies included in their investment portfolios?
DePaul Students Push for Endowment Investment Transparency
Student leaders met with university officials to discuss the institution's investment governance and endowment holdings.
People
Live Poll
Do you trust your local public radio station to keep its programming strong?
WBEZ Names Three Interim Hosts for In the Loop
Mariah Woelfel, Araceli Gómez-Aldana and Susie An will rotate hosting duties after Sasha-Ann Simons departs the show.
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