Shanzeh Ahmad

Shanzeh Ahmad is a general assignment reporter on the business desk. She has a master’s degree in journalism and public affairs from American University in Washington, D.C., and previously lived in Madison, Wisconsin, where she worked at the Wisconsin State Journal.

“There are hundreds of products that soybean is used in, and the variety of products has grown substantially,” said Todd Main of the Illinois Soybean Association.

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With soy products booming, Illinois farmers have their eyes on clean, green innovation

June 10, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

“There are hundreds of products that soybean is used in, and the variety of products has grown substantially,” said Todd Main of the Illinois Soybean Association.

The Chicago warehouse will remain open as the company will continue to serve the local market, but the taproom inside the brewery will also close.

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Lagunitas Brewing closing Chicago brewing operations and taproom amid declining sales

May 24, 2024 at 6:14 a.m.

The Chicago warehouse will remain open as the company will continue to serve the local market, but the taproom inside the brewery will also close.

As the spring rental market kicks into high gear, some prospective renters are finding they have to act fast to secure affordable units, as experts say inventory is low and average rent prices in Chicago continue to creep up.

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Chicago rental market still a wild ride as prices tick up

May 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

As the spring rental market kicks into high gear, some prospective renters are finding they have to act fast to secure affordable units, as experts say inventory is low and...

The company announced the move Thursday, citing the app's "strong financial performance" in 2023, according to a news release.

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LGBTQ+ app Grindr prepares move to new Chicago office with plans to expand

May 16, 2024 at 5:52 p.m.

The company announced the move Thursday, citing the app's "strong financial performance" in 2023, according to a news release.

In Chicago, there were more than 45,000 16- to 24-year-olds who were both out of school and jobless out of over 160,000 across Illinois in 2022.

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Chicago youth struggle with higher rates of unemployment post-pandemic, new report finds. ‘I need a job ASAP’

May 15, 2024 at 7:10 p.m.

In Chicago, there were more than 45,000 16- to 24-year-olds who were both out of school and jobless out of over 160,000 across Illinois in 2022.

The Babies R Us shops will range from 750 to 2,500 square feet of space and be located next to Kohl's baby and kids' sections, the company said.

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Babies R Us opening in 200 Kohl’s stores, including five in Chicagoland

May 13, 2024 at 1:28 p.m.

The Babies R Us shops will range from 750 to 2,500 square feet of space and be located next to Kohl's baby and kids' sections, the company said.

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Rue21 clothing chain to close all Chicago-area stores in wake of bankruptcy filing

May 8, 2024 at 2:18 p.m.

According to court documents, the 44-year-old brand tried to find a buyer but ultimately decided to liquidate its assets instead.

A drivers group said the pilot was a good first step, but that Uber needed a "much more stringent system" where riders wouldn't be able to use the app until they're verified.

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Uber rolls out blue checkmark system for rider verification in Chicago, 11 other cities

April 18, 2024 at 5:47 p.m.

A drivers group said the pilot was a good first step, but that Uber needed a "much more stringent system" where riders wouldn't be able to use the app until...

Co-LLAB is another branch of the Male Mogul Initiative, founded by Walter Mendenhall in 2017 to help South and West side youths.

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Former NFL player opens Englewood small business incubator to encourage South and West Side youths

April 12, 2024 at 8:57 a.m.

Co-LLAB is another branch of the Male Mogul Initiative, founded by Walter Mendenhall in 2017 to help South and West side youths.

The company said in the announcement Wednesday the decisions were made in order to "manage the organization for long-term sustainability."

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WBEZ announces layoffs, ends Vocalo radio broadcast

April 3, 2024 at 6:46 p.m.

The company said in the announcement Wednesday the decisions were made in order to "manage the organization for long-term sustainability."

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