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May 4, 2018

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Willis Tower getting new elevators: Here are the ups and downs

Friday, May 4

The 16,000 people who work in and visit Willis Tower each day could soon be spending less time on their elevator rides in Chicago's tallest building.

Chicago tech scene moving away from 'bro fest' culture, but women still lag in jobs, funding

Chicago's tech industry is getting better for women. But it's just the beginning of the story, said Betsy Ziegler, the first female CEO of tech hub 1871.

Mega-jet A380 to begin daily stops at O'Hare

Chicagoans near O'Hare International Airport who spotted an extra-large plane touching down on Friday night will start seeing a lot more of the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft.

Logan Square coffee shop aims to start conversation about mental health, suicide prevention

Sip of Hope opened Thursday in Logan Square; it's run by Hope for the Day, a Chicago charity seeking to raise awareness on suicide and mental illness.

Latino leadership nonprofit chief connects with mission though life experience

BACK STORY: Patricia Mota is president and CEO of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, a nonprofit that that connects Latino professionals with career and leadership development opportunities.

Dick's Sporting Goods ramps up gun control push, hires lobbyist

Dick's Sporting Goods is taking a further step to advocate for gun control, part of a rapid transition for the retailer that's also a major vendor of firearms.

Mandatory GMO labels are coming to your food

Foodmakers will soon be required to disclose when their products contain genetically modified ingredients — but those labels may not be as obvious, or as comprehensive, as consumers expected.

Apple stock hits all-time high after Buffett says he bought 75 million shares

Warren Buffett's company bought 75 million more Apple shares in the first quarter, giving it more than 240 million shares of the iPhone maker.

Facebook's dating service is a chance to meet the catfisher, advertiser or scammer of your dreams

The love-seeking singles of Facebook's new dating service, privacy experts say, may not be prepared for what they'll encounter: sham profiles, expanded data gathering and a new wave of dating fraud.

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