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Heavy Rain Forecast for 2025 Grant Park 165 as NASCAR’s Chicago Contract Ends

An 82 percent rain forecast threatens to delay or shorten Sunday’s race on Chicago’s 12-turn street circuit.

California Raises Film and TV Tax Credit Cap to $750 Million

Chicago Street Race Talks Continue as Contract Extension Remains Unresolved

Arizona Launches $750 Million Chase Field Renovation Fund

California's Great America Faces October 2027 Shutdown Without Lease Renewal

Kroger to Close Three Mariano’s Stores in Chicago Suburbs

Vandals Cut Spectrum Fiber, Internet Outage Hits 25,000 Los Angeles Customers

UNFI Cyberattack Causes Widespread Grocery Shortages as Recovery Progresses

Port of San Francisco to Demolish Alioto’s for $10M Fisherman’s Wharf Plaza Plan

Big Lots Revival Complete as 219 Stores Reopen Under Variety Wholesalers

Rite Aid to Close Over 470 Stores as CVS Acquires 625 Pharmacies and Shuts 271 Outlets

Booths to close Ripon store after 16 years as Tesco takes over lease

Tax Hikes Push One-Third of UK Hospitality Firms into Losses

Hudson’s Bay to Close All Locations by June 1 After Failed Rescue Efforts

Hawaii Approves Tourist Climate Fee to Fund Resilience Projects

Poundland scraps Perks pricing and schedules more store closures as sale process accelerates

Mexico Finalizes Phased Cruise Passenger Fee Agreement with Industry Leaders

Michelada Fest 2025 Canceled Over Artist Visa Challenges

California Faces Tourism Decline Linked to Federal Policies in 2025

San Jose Business Owner Appeals Court-Ordered Eviction for BART Expansion