Walmart changes hours to restock, clean stores amid coronavirus pandemic
Walmart is changing store hours to get shelves restocked with high-demand products amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart is changing store hours to get shelves restocked with high-demand products amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'Wienermobile' cancels all events in response to coronavirus concerns
The "Wienermobile" is making a temporary pit stop as coronavirus concerns bring its operations to a halt.
The "Wienermobile" is making a temporary pit stop as coronavirus concerns bring its operations to a halt.
Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
All Illinois casinos shutting down because of coronavirus
The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Chicago bars concerned about crowds this weekend for St. Patrick's Day
Normally, St. Patrick's Day weekend is by far the biggest weekend of the year for the bars on Division Street, but due to coronavirus, that is not expected to be the case on Saturday or Sunday with both Chicago parades canceled.
Normally, St. Patrick's Day weekend is by far the biggest weekend of the year for the bars on Division Street, but due to coronavirus, that is not expected to be the case on Saturday or Sunday with both Chicago parades canceled.
Lincoln Park Zoo closed to avoid spread of coronavirus
The zoo will be closed through April 10, with all programs and events canceled through that date as well, Zoo Director Megan R. Ross said in a statement.
The zoo will be closed through April 10, with all programs and events canceled through that date as well, Zoo Director Megan R. Ross said in a statement.
Disneyland, California Adventure to close this Saturday through end of the month
Disneyland announced on Thursday it will close till the end of the month to help stem the tide of the coronavirus outbreak.
Disneyland announced on Thursday it will close till the end of the month to help stem the tide of the coronavirus outbreak.
Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as coronavirus fears spread
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.
Stocks recoup most big losses as investors await virus aid
Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.
Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.
Fifth Third opened fake accounts like Wells Fargo, government says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank, alleging the bank’s employees opened fake accounts for customers in order to meet aggressive sales targets.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank, alleging the bank’s employees opened fake accounts for customers in order to meet aggressive sales targets.
Stocks plummet amid coronavirus fears and oil-price crash
The staggering losses, including a 7.8% tumble in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, immediately raised fears that a recession might be on the way in the U.S. and that the record-breaking 11-year bull market on Wall Street may be coming to an abrupt end in a way no one even imagined just a few months ago.
The staggering losses, including a 7.8% tumble in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, immediately raised fears that a recession might be on the way in the U.S. and that the record-breaking 11-year bull market on Wall Street may be coming to an abrupt end in a way no one even imagined just a few months ago.
You can now bet on sports at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines
Hundreds packed the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines for the official opening of the BetRivers Sportsbook, which is the first legal land-based sports gambling venue in the state of Illinois.
Hundreds packed the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines for the official opening of the BetRivers Sportsbook, which is the first legal land-based sports gambling venue in the state of Illinois.
CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
Oil plunges 20% as another virus-fueled trading week begins
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
US added 273K jobs in February, unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, matching 50-year low
The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low, down from 3.6% in January.
The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low, down from 3.6% in January.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Alaska Airlines announces ‘March-Forward’ sale with rates starting at $20
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.