Chicago

Hashtag created to share stories of racism and pain after 9/11

A 19-year-old Indian-origin girl in the US has created a twitter hashtag to highlight the racial attacks faced by Muslims and brown people after the September 11 terror attacks.

Sep 13, 2015, 00:09 AM IST

Sikh-American assault: US won't press hate crime charges, calls it 'road rage'

Terming the incident as a "road rage" case, US authorities have not brought hate crime charges against a teenager who brutally attacked a 53-year-old Sikh-American man, sparking outrage among community members.

Sep 12, 2015, 09:48 AM IST

Blackstone buys Chicago`s Willis Tower

US real estate investor Blackstone Group said Monday it is buying the iconic 110-story Willis Tower in Chicago, the second-tallest building in the United States.

Mar 16, 2015, 20:28 PM IST

Chicago plans app so taxis can compete with Uber, ridesharing services

Chicago opened a new front in the war on ridesharing services like Uber on Wednesday, approving a plan to sponsor an app for riders to hail local cabs.

Dec 11, 2014, 09:21 AM IST