An earthquake is about to hit homebuying

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An earthquake is about to hit homebuying

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

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1. An earthquake is about to hit homebuying. Here's what to know.

The long-planned change in how we buy and sell homes takes effect this weekend.

2. Riot Fest is back on at Douglass Park

After a dramatic turn in which the punk rock festival declared it was moving to Bridgeview, festival organizers announced it's returning to the city just one month before the show is set to begin. The Chicago Red Stars will get their home field back as well.

3. Chicago Public Schools says CTU proposals would lead to $4 billion deficit

The teachers union, for its part, made recommendations for raising more money to support the district, including increasing taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations, along with suing banks.

4. HR company eyes move to Zurich's Schaumburg HQ

ADP is nearing a deal to sublease about 150,000 square feet from the insurance giant in the northwest suburb, highlighting companies' appetite for new and updated workspace.

5. DraftKings drops plans to add surcharge in Illinois

The sports betting giant originally intended to add fees in high-tax states to make up for the higher levies.

6. The Dining Table podcast: Where Chicago's award-winning chefs eat

Some of Chicago's world-renowned chefs talk about their favorite restaurants in the city.

7. Roseland Hospital is the latest local medical center hit by a cyberattack

Hackers accessed medical records and other sensitive information belonging to patients of the Far South Side hospital.

8. The absolute top shelf of homes on the Chicago market: Crain's Daily Gist podcast

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth recap news from the local market, including the Chicago area's highest-priced home for sale — a $35 million lakefront Winnetka mansion.

9. Secure your spot in the next cohort of leaders shaping Chicago

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the Chicago Leadership Circle, a joint initiative of Crain's and the University of Chicago that supports execs in deepening their understanding of the economic and social issues affecting our region. Register by Aug. 16.

10. Chicago gets in the DNC mood with a kickoff party at the Hancock

The party, hosted by Choose Chicago, the Chicago 2024 DNC Host Committee, the city of Chicago and 360 Chicago, drew nearly 200 guests with many dressed in attire that showed off their civic pride.