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06/17/2026 · Itasca
Justice Department Clears Warner Bros. Merger with Paramount
The U.S. Justice Department approved Warner Bros.' acquisition of Paramount, removing a final regulatory hurdle for the $111 billion merger. The deal combines two studios that together control HBO, CNN, and other major media properties.
SpaceX begins trading on NASDAQ following record initial public offering
SpaceX shares started trading on the NASDAQ following the company's initial public offering. The listing made founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and transformed numerous current and former employees into multi-millionaires.
06/17/2026
SpaceX Sets IPO Price at $135 per Share, Valuing Company at $1.77 Trillion
SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, reaching a valuation of $1.77 trillion. The offering marks the largest IPO in history.
06/17/2026
SpaceX raises $75 billion in initial public offering
SpaceX completed its initial public offering, raising $75 billion and joining the ranks of the world's most valuable companies. The offering marks a significant milestone for the aerospace and AI firm founded by Elon Musk.
06/17/2026
SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in Record IPO
SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering on record, raising $75 billion and sending its stock up 19% in its first day of trading. The offering positions the company among the world's biggest public corporations.
06/17/2026
Joliet Greenlights $20B Data Center, Illinois' Largest on 795 Acres
Joliet city leaders have approved the first major step for a colossal $20 billion data center campus on 795 acres of farmland, poised to become the biggest in Illinois. The project promises thousands of construction jobs but sparks debate over water, power demands and permanent employment. As AI booms, this Chicago suburb bets big on tech infrastructure.
06/17/2026
Mascoutah Plant Roars Back: Boeing Workers End 101-Day Strike
After rejecting four contract offers over three months, 3,200 machinists at Boeing's Illinois and Missouri facilities secured a 24% wage increase and $6,000 signing bonus, ending a strike that halted fighter jet production. Workers at the Mascoutah plant resumed operations in mid-November 2025, rebuilding the F-15, F/A-18, and other advanced military aircraft.
06/17/2026
Illinois drivers reeling as Chicago gas hits $6.29, outpacing nation by 50 cents
Gas prices in Chicago have surged past $6 a gallon at some pumps, with Illinois averaging $4.93—nearly 50 cents above the national average of $4.45. The spike, driven by the U.S.-Iran war and local refinery disruptions, marks the highest prices seen in four years, leaving motorists scrambling to manage fuel costs.
06/17/2026
Lisle's Bigger French Market Blooms in New Downtown Spot
The beloved Lisle French Market has relocated to a prime downtown location, expanding its footprint to draw more vendors and shoppers. Now nestled near the Metra parking lot, this Saturday staple promises fresh produce, artisan goods and European flair through late October. Illinois foodies, mark your calendars for a taste of village vitality.
06/17/2026
United Cuts 100+ O'Hare Flights Daily Amid FAA Summer Cap
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport faces a slimmer summer flight schedule as United Airlines slashes over 100 daily departures to comply with a federal mandate aimed at curbing delays. The reductions, tied to ongoing construction and airline growth, preserve peak travel times but signal challenges for Illinois travelers and the region's economy. With the cap starting June 2, passengers are urged to check bookings amid the nation's busiest hub's constraints.
06/17/2026