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Chicago Tribune
08-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: IRS agrees to share migrants' tax information with ICE
Good afternoon, Chicago. The IRS has agreed to help Homeland Security officials find immigrants they are trying to deport, according to court records, committing to sharing information in what would be a fundamental change in how the tax collector uses its tightly regulated records. In a court filing, Donald Trump's administration said that the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement had reached the agreement and that the two agencies had not yet shared any information. Under the terms of the deal, a redacted version of which was submitted in the case, ICE officials can ask the IRS for information about people who have been ordered to leave the United States — or whom they are otherwise investigating. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Federal funding cuts, state budget woes have Chicago recovery services scrambling to survive A Humboldt Park home run by Chicago-based Gateway Foundation is caught between President Donald Trump's federal funding cuts and a tight state budget. Read more here. Mayor Brandon Johnson to jump-start budget talks with larger shortfalls expected 'She gave me permission to lead this way': CTU President Stacy Davis Gates honors legacy of Karen Lewis Wind Creek opens hotel Friday at Chicago-area's fastest growing casino The nascent Wind Creek Chicago Southland, which continues to gain ground as the state's fastest-growing casino, is upping the ante Friday with the soft opening of its 255-room hotel. Read more here. Patrick Williams wants to be a postseason X factor for the Chicago Bulls. First, he has to find consistency. As the Bulls prepare for a third consecutive play-in tournament, Patrick Williams has never had a smaller role. Read more here. More top sports stories: Shane Smith settling in with Chicago White Sox after 'pandemonium' of big-league debut Column: Homewood-Flossmoor's Vincent Robinson gets NCAA gold at North Carolina State Cynthia Pelayo blends horror and Chicago history in 'Vanishing Daughters' — including legend of Resurrection Mary The novel 'Vanishing Daughters' weaves together a serial killer, the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, a plane crash at O'Hare, quantum entanglement, Chet's and Resurrection Mary. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: Carolina Chauffe bring her music to Chicago's Empty Bottle as Hemlock Ron Harrigan named Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's first music educator of the year At least 44 dead and 160 injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic At least 44 people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital when the roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said. Read more here.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 takeaways as the Bulls creep closer to 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a win
The Chicago Bulls are finding a winning rhythm in a crucial final stretch of the regular season. The Bulls won their third consecutive game Sunday, beating the Charlotte Hornets 131-117 on the road. It wasn't a major test for the Bulls — the Hornets were one of the lightest opponents for the Bulls this season, ranking second-to-last in the Eastern Conference with a 19-58 record. The Hornets shot just 26.7% from 3-point range against the Bulls, relying heavily on center Mark Williams to shoulder scoring. Advertisement But with only four games left in the regular season, the win was still crucial for the Bulls. After winning their 20th road game of the season, the Bulls are on track to host their first play-in tournament game — and could even jockey with the rest of their Eastern Conference play-in competitors for higher seeding in the postseason. Here are three takeaways from the game. 1. Coby White and Patrick Williams showed out for hometown crowds. Games in North Carolina always mean a little more for Coby White and Patrick Williams, who get the chance to play in front of hometown crowds. Williams grew up in Charlotte while White grew up three hours away in Goldsboro — and both players brought in large crowds of friends and family for Sunday's game. Advertisement White continued a ferocious streak of scoring in Charlotte, ripping off 37 points while going 6 for 8 from behind the 3-point arc. He has scored 30 or more points in seven games since the All-Star break. While Williams lost his starting role to Matas Buzelis earlier in the season, he provided a consistent boost off the bench. He tallied 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting while playing the sixth man role for the Bulls. 2. The Bulls are keeping up the pace. No team in the league is playing faster than the Bulls right now. The Bulls logged the highest pace score (104.75 plays per game) over the last 10 games before Sunday's win in Charlotte. This outstrips every other team in the league, including uptempo teams like Toronto and Memphis. Advertisement And the Bulls weren't slowing down against the Hornets, where they relied heavily on fast breaks and open-court scoring. They outscored the Hornets 26-5 in fast break points as every player — from Matas Buzelis to Talen Horton-Tucker — spurred the fast break through full-court passes and coast-to-coast drives. 3. Lonzo Ball is still unavailable. With only four games left in the regular season, Lonzo Ball still has not been cleared to play with a sprained left wrist that has kept him sidelined since Feb. 28. The Bulls were hopeful that Ball would be available for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, but he was ultimately held out of both games this weekend. Coach Billy Donovan previously said the Bulls will not shut Ball down at any point of the regular season or postseason. The guard will continue to attempt to reduce discomfort and inflammation to reach a point where he can play through the injury. Advertisement Despite making a recovery from an unprecedented knee surgery, Ball has played only 35 games this season due to this wrist sprain. If he is able to return, he will be a crucial piece for the Bulls in the postseason as they attempt to make their first berth from the play-in tournament to the first round of the playoffs. Playoff push With their win in Charlotte, the Bulls took a full game lead over the Miami Heat to hold the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat dropped a 121-115 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday as they sank into a two-game losing skid. Moving up to eighth would allow the Bulls to potentially advance with only one play-in tournament win — and the opportunity to play the second seed rather than the top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks were slated to play the Utah Jazz later Sunday evening, a game that could bring them even with the Bulls in the race for the eighth seed in the East. The Bulls will need to fully surpass the Hawks — who have the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage — to jump up to eighth in the East. ____
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joann shoppers can't use gift cards as stores close but they can still file a claim. How?
The closure of every Joann store in the U.S. was particularly upsetting to customers with unused gift cards. That's because the company announced they would no longer be accepted at any store, even though they weren't yet closed. The policy outraged customers as going-out-of-business sales continue and some argued there was little notice to redeem their store value. Following the backlash the fabric and craft retailer's claims agent, Kroll, is now allowing people with gift cards to file claims before a deadline early next month. If a customer believes the company owes them a certain amount of money, they may file a claim through Kroll's website. Gift card owners may file a claim electronically or submit a hard copy through the mail ahead of the deadline set by bankruptcy court. To file a claim electronically, creditors must enter their name and an email address through an online form and then sign an electronic proof of claim agreement, according to the website. Users will receive further information through the portal. Anyone with additional questions is encouraged to call Kroll's restructuring hotline at 844-712-2239 or 646-863-7121 for international claims. Creditors wanting to submit a general claim to Joann via mail must first download the proof of claim form and submit to one of the following New York addresses. For first class mail: JOANN Inc. (2025) Claims Processing Centerc/o Kroll Restructuring Administration LLCGrand Central Station, PO Box 4850New York, NY 10163-4850 For hand delivery or overnight courier: JOANN Inc. (2025) Claims Processing Centerc/o Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC850 3rd Avenue, Suite 412Brooklyn, NY 11232 The deadline to file a general claim through Joann's claims agent, Kroll, is Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Joann's announced the closure of every store last month after previously only stating only around 500 of its 800 U.S. locations would shutter. The mass closures come after the Hudson, Ohio-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time within a year and auctioned its remaining assets. On Feb. 22, retail liquidator GA Group and Joann's term lenders won the bidding for the company. "Joann leadership, our board, advisors and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that would keep the company in business," according to a company statement. "We are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact on all our stakeholders." Joann's announced that going-out-of-business sales commenced on Saturday, Feb. 15, though the closures of all the stores is expected to take months. "Only inventory available on-site at those stores will be part of the closing sales," the company said in a news release. Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse and Patrick Williams, USA TODAY NETWORK This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Have an unused Joann gift card? How to file claim as all stores close Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Wrong': Shoppers outraged by Joann's gift card cutoff ahead of store closures
The closure of every Joann store in the nation is upsetting for most fabric and craft shoppers, but especially those with gift cards. When announcing that every location would shutter, the U.S. retailer said gift cards will no longer be accepted at any store. The policy has outraged customers who are now unable to ever use their cards despite going-out-of-business sales expected to continue in the months ahead. In a March 3 Instagram post encouraging customers to shop before all the stores close, one customer commented that they were upset at the chain for cutting off gift cards with little notification. "I just want you to know how incredibly upsetting it is that you cut off our ability to use gift cards," another user commented. "Regardless of the fact that you are closing, your business took money and now refuses to give the product in exchange for it. Wrong." Another shopper wrote on X that they missed their chance use their card and have hence wasted $40. Gift card owners in Maine are particularly upset due to a state law that prohibits the expiration of gift certificates stating "a period of limitation may not be imposed on the owner's right to redeem the gift obligation." USA TODAY has reached out to Joann's for comment on the gift card expiration and the outrage. Joann's announced the closure of every store last month after previously only stating only around 500 of its 800 U.S. locations would shutter. The mass closures comes after the Hudson, Ohio-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time within a year and auctioned its remaining assets. On Feb. 22, retail liquidator GA Group and Joann's term lenders won the bidding for the company. The Redding store is one of dozens closing in California, the company's restructuring website said. Stores in Chico, Eureka, Sacramento, Woodland, Vacaville, and Yuba City also are slated to close. More: Joann in Redding among hundreds of stores to close in wake of bankruptcy filing "JOANN leadership, our Board, advisors and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that would keep the company in business," according to a company statement. "We are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact on all our stakeholders." Joann's announced that going-out-of-business sales commenced on Saturday, Feb. 15, though the closure of every store is expected to last for months. "Only inventory available on-site at those stores will be part of the closing sales," the company said in a news release. Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse and Patrick Williams, USA TODAY NETWORK This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joann stores gift card cutoff outrages customers ahead of closings
USA Today
12-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
'Wrong': Customers outraged by Joann's gift card cutoff ahead of store closures
'Wrong': Customers outraged by Joann's gift card cutoff ahead of store closures Joann's is no longer accepting gift cards after announcing all 800 of its locations will close last month, although going-out-of-business sales are ongoing. Some customers are furious. Show Caption Hide Caption 2025 store closures: Joann and JCPenney join Macy's, Kohl's JCPenney and Joann will shutter stores this year. They are joining Macy's and Kohl's which have announced plans to close stores in recent months. The closure of every Joann store in the nation is upsetting for most fabric and craft shoppers, but especially those with gift cards. When announcing that every location would shutter, the U.S. retailer said gift cards will no longer be accepted at any store. The policy has outraged customers who are now unable to ever use their cards despite going-out-of-business sales expected to continue in the months ahead. In a March 3 Instagram post encouraging customers to shop before all the stores close, one customer commented that they were upset at the chain for cutting off gift cards with little notification. "I just want you to know how incredibly upsetting it is that you cut off our ability to use gift cards," another user commented. "Regardless of the fact that you are closing, your business took money and now refuses to give the product in exchange for it. Wrong." Another shopper wrote on X that they missed their chance use their card and have hence wasted $40. Gift card owners in Maine are particularly upset due to a state law that prohibits the expiration of gift certificates stating "a period of limitation may not be imposed on the owner's right to redeem the gift obligation." USA TODAY has reached out to Joann's for comment on the gift card expiration and the outrage. Why are Joann's closing? Joann's announced the closure of every store last month after previously only stating only around 500 of its 800 U.S. locations would shutter. The mass closures comes after the Hudson, Ohio-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time within a year and auctioned its remaining assets. On Feb. 22, retail liquidator GA Group and Joann's term lenders won the bidding for the company. "JOANN leadership, our Board, advisors and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that would keep the company in business," according to a company statement. "We are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact on all our stakeholders." When is Joann's last day? Joann's announced that going-out-of-business sales commenced on Saturday, Feb. 15, though the closure of every store is expected to last for months. "Only inventory available on-site at those stores will be part of the closing sales," the company said in a news release. Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse and Patrick Williams, USA TODAY NETWORK
