Business News Roundup, Feb. 6

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is our favorite smart soundbar for streaming music and more, and it's down to just $369 for Black Friday.

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The argument on the Red Line was in progress when Sheila Evans stepped into the train car. It was evening rush hour on Wednesday. The way Evans describes it, three people were involved in an altercation at one end of the train car. Evans tried to report the situation via the CTA website, and another passenger pushed the operator call button. One of the individuals involved in the argument came over wielding what looked to Evans like a knife, or possibly a fake knife.

The South Side took another step toward becoming a national computer hub Thursday when the Chicago Plan Commission approved the creation of a quantum computer research park on the long-vacant U. S. Steel South Works site. The vote came after hours of impassioned testimony from dozens of community residents. Many said the project represents an opportunity to bring billions of investment dollars and new businesses to a region that has suffered decades of isolation and disinvestment.

Prioritize your health and fitness 24/7 with the Garmin Venu 2 GPS smartwatch, which just reached a record-low price for Black Friday.

These super-customizable smart holiday string lights are down to an incredibly low price for Black Friday.