FDA sends hand sanitizer brand Purell strict warning

Federal health officials are calling on GoJo, the maker of Purell products, to stop making claims that its hand sanitizer is effective at eliminating diseases.

Alderman, Mayor Lightfoot at odds over Chicago Amazon proposal

A Chicago alderman says he's cut a deal with Amazon to build a huge new warehouse in the Southside Pullman neighborhood that would produce hundreds of new jobs.

Report: 3 Illinois locations among 40 Bed Bath & Beyond closings nationwide

A total of 40 Bed Bath & Beyond locations are closing nationwide, including three in the state of Illinois, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Equifax data breach: Wednesday is deadline to file claim

The window for victims of the 2017 Equifax data breach to file a claim for free credit monitoring or money is nearly closed.

Your 401(k) may not be safe: More cybercriminals are targeting retirement accounts

Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.

Disney trying to stop Baby Yoda knockoffs sold on Etsy: report

First there were not enough Baby Yoda dolls and now it seems there are too many — at least for Disney’s liking.

Payless ShoeSource emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Payless ShoeSource plans to relaunch its website and open some brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S.

Judge rules infamous towing service can stay in business

Chicago’s Lincoln Towing Service, reviled by owners of illegally parked cars and parodied in song for its aggressive way of doing business, may stay in business, a Cook County judge has ruled Wednesday.

Dow hits 29,000 for first time ever

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.

Regal Cinemas is ditching Coke products and the internet is fuming

Regal Cinemas has announced it will no longer carry Coke products and some moviegoers aren't too excited about the change.

Ikea to pay $46 million to family of toddler crushed by dresser

IKEA has agreed to pay $46 million to the parents of a 2-year-old boy who died of injuries suffered when a 70-pound recalled dresser tipped over onto him, the family’s lawyers said Monday.