United Center owners plan $7B Near West Side campus

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1. United Center owners plan $7 billion Near West Side campus

The plan would fulfill a goal of Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf and Blackhawks Chairman Danny Wirtz, putting the arena at the center of a massive mixed-use campus.

2. This app wants to arm rideshare drivers in Chicago

Your rideshare could arrive shortly with a Glock 22.

3. Foxtrot applies for liquor licenses, as does grocer replacing Dom’s

Booze will be part of the equation as two separate ownership groups seek to revive remnants of Outfox, the now-bankrupt parent of Foxtrot and Dom's.

4. Cboe to offer traders another way to hedge S&P 500 swings

The exchange, which already has options and futures on its closely-watched volatility index, expects revamped Cboe S&P 500 Variance Futures to begin trading on Sept. 23.

5. Lurie to expand mental health training for primary care docs

A new Cook County Health grant will bolster efforts by Lurie Children's Hospital to empower primary care doctors to handle common mental health problems in children.

6. Terex to buy Dover's garbage-truck biz in $2 billion deal

Downers Grove-based Dover's environmental solutions business builds garbage trucks under the Heil brand along with Marathon trash compactors and other refuse-handling equipment.

7. What Biden's exit means for upcoming Chicago DNC: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz talks with host Amy Guth about local support for Kamala Harris, her possible running mates and the upcoming DNC.

8. Illinois to expedite Medicaid services for those leaving prison

The state, along with four others, will get a federal waiver to expand Medicaid and CHIP services for adults and youth transitioning out of incarceration.

9. Commentary: National pilot shortage presents a ripe moment to diversify the skies

This is an opportunity for more Black Americans to become pilots, writes the author, a pilot and daughter of a decorated former military pilot.

10. The South Bend Shovel Slayer's house is for sale in Winnetka

It's a picturesque 19th century home designed by a noted architect, but best known for the cameo role it played as the house next door to the McCallisters' in "Home Alone." The price is just under $4.2 million.