Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities

DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.

Pandemic decimating business for inns in Chicago
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Laura Yepez, owner of Wicker Park Inn, talks about how her business has struggled during the uncertain times of the pandemic.

ComEd pleads not guilty to bribery in alleged influence-peddling scheme

Energy utility ComEd pleaded not guilty to bribery at an arraignment Wednesday despite previously admitting wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scheme that also threatens to ensnare Illinois’ most powerful Democrat, state House Speaker Michael Madigan.

What to do with airline and travel credit cards amid coronavirus

With air travel on a downward flight path these days, it’s time to decide what to do with airline and travel credit cards.

4 cheapest ways to pay off credit card debt

Americans currently owe 14.3 trillion in credit card debt. Here are four debt-repayment strategies to help you pay yours off.

As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return

The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.

Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection

Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.

Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns

Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.

Swimming pool buyers beached by back orders through 2021

Supply and production-related issues as a result of the coronavirus pandemic have some pool retailers drowning in back orders, with consumers on waiting lists through March 2021.

Apple could pay you $25 as part of settlement for slowing phones

A Texas-based tech watchdog group released a document in July revealing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch critic of big-tech, could sue Apple for violating trade practice laws by slowing older iPhones in an ongoing multi-state probe.

Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business

Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.

Coke to launch Coca-Cola with coffee in the U.S.

Coca-Cola is bringing its iced-coffee infused drinks to the United States at the beginning of next year after launching the product line in international markets two years ago.