McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to franchiseesMcDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market.Chicago Tribune2d agoWhole story →TechnologyCommercemcdonald s antitrust lawsuit
CTA in settlement talks with fedsThe Chicago Transit Authority is in settlement talks with the U.S. Department of Transportation in a lawsuit over federal funding for the agency’s Red Line Extension project.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildred line extension settlement talks
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal banThe ban “threatens to reduce retail revenues by $28.3 billion, displacing 225,000 jobs and reducing state sales tax potential by $2.1 billion,” according to a report last month from Whitney Economics, which studies the market.Chicago Tribune5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyhemp thc ban deadline
World Business Chicago skips hearing on Mayor Brandon Johnson videosIn four videos , the mayor narrates investments on the city's South, West, Southwest and Northwest sides. To critics, the videos amount to campaign-style promotions rather than an effort to attract global businesses.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago ethics hearing
Mayor Brandon Johnson should join with alders in their blow for fiscal restraintChicago's City Council voted powerfully to restrain future mayors and councils from adding exorbitantly to the city's debt pile. If there's a mayoral veto, they should override.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago bond authorization vote
