Amazon to slash prices at Whole Foods starting Wednesday
Amazon is planning to cut prices on hundreds of items at Whole Foods stores this week in a bid to dissolve the "whole paycheck" image the healthy grocer has been known for
Amazon is planning to cut prices on hundreds of items at Whole Foods stores this week in a bid to dissolve the "whole paycheck" image the healthy grocer has been known for
Dick's Sporting Goods reports $150 million in lost sales after halting assault-weapons sales
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ bottom line took a very big hit after halting the sale of assault-style weapons in response to the Parkland school massacre.
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ bottom line took a very big hit after halting the sale of assault-style weapons in response to the Parkland school massacre.
State health portal costing, not saving, money, audit finds
An audit released Wednesday found that a plan to save $500 million a year on state employee health insurance was so ill-conceived and poorly executed that it's costing taxpayers $10 million extra annually without delivering the service promised.
An audit released Wednesday found that a plan to save $500 million a year on state employee health insurance was so ill-conceived and poorly executed that it's costing taxpayers $10 million extra annually without delivering the service promised.
Saturday Powerball jackpot hits $625 million
An estimated $625 million jackpot is on the line in Saturday's Powerball drawing.
An estimated $625 million jackpot is on the line in Saturday's Powerball drawing.
Levi's CEO urges customers not to wash their jeans
While some investors are celebrating Levi Strauss’ return to the public markets Thursday after decades of being a private company, many are puzzled by the CEO's recent comments that he hasn’t washed his jeans in 10 years.
While some investors are celebrating Levi Strauss’ return to the public markets Thursday after decades of being a private company, many are puzzled by the CEO's recent comments that he hasn’t washed his jeans in 10 years.
Christian bookstore LifeWay to shutter all 170 stores
Iconic Christian book retailer LifeWay announced it will shutter all 170 of its brick-and-mortar locations by the end of year and shift solely to digital.
Iconic Christian book retailer LifeWay announced it will shutter all 170 of its brick-and-mortar locations by the end of year and shift solely to digital.
Illinois unemployment 4.3 percent, unchanged since November
The unemployment rate in Illinois was 4.3 percent in February.
The unemployment rate in Illinois was 4.3 percent in February.
Bulldog from North Carolina named Cadbury's newest 'bunny'
The winner is a bulldog.
The winner is a bulldog.
Walmart ending price-matching 'Savings Catcher' program
Walmart has announced that their price-matching 'Savings Catcher' program is coming to an end.
Walmart has announced that their price-matching 'Savings Catcher' program is coming to an end.
AT&T raises prices for DirecTV Now streaming service
AT&T is raising prices for DirecTV Now.
AT&T is raising prices for DirecTV Now.
Dick's Sporting Goods to stop selling hunting rifles, ammunition at 125 stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. said on Tuesday that it will stop selling hunting rifles and ammunition at 125 of its stores, replacing the gear with merchandise it believes will sell better at those locations.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. said on Tuesday that it will stop selling hunting rifles and ammunition at 125 of its stores, replacing the gear with merchandise it believes will sell better at those locations.
Trump's cuts to Medicare hospital payments trigger an outcry
Democrats are accusing President Donald Trump of going back on his campaign promise to protect Medicare after he introduced a 2020 budget that calls for steep cuts in Medicare payments to hospitals.
Democrats are accusing President Donald Trump of going back on his campaign promise to protect Medicare after he introduced a 2020 budget that calls for steep cuts in Medicare payments to hospitals.
This is how scammers are trying to steal your money
Consumers reported losing $1.4 billion from fraud cases, alone, which ranged from dollar amounts as low as $1 to more than $10,000.
Consumers reported losing $1.4 billion from fraud cases, alone, which ranged from dollar amounts as low as $1 to more than $10,000.
Harley-Davidson will start selling electric motorcycles for 3-year-olds
They weren't kidding about going after a younger audience.
They weren't kidding about going after a younger audience.
Home Depot to hire 3,000 in Chicago area
The Home Depot is hiring.
The Home Depot is hiring.
Dollar Tree to close up to 390 Family Dollar stores
Dollar Tree is closing up to 390 Family Dollar stores this year and rebranding about 200 others under the Dollar Tree name.
Dollar Tree is closing up to 390 Family Dollar stores this year and rebranding about 200 others under the Dollar Tree name.
Higher education: Colleges add cannabis to the curriculum
High times ahead for careers in cannabis.
High times ahead for careers in cannabis.
FDA chief calls out Walgreens over tobacco sales to minors
A top U.S. regulator wants to meet with Walgreens leaders to discuss whether the drugstore chain has a problem with illegal tobacco sales to minors.
A top U.S. regulator wants to meet with Walgreens leaders to discuss whether the drugstore chain has a problem with illegal tobacco sales to minors.
Illinois governor looks to legal sports betting for revenue
Gov. J.B. Pritzker hopes the burgeoning sports-gambling industry will help solve Illinois' budget troubles, but state lawmakers must first legalize expanded wagering.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker hopes the burgeoning sports-gambling industry will help solve Illinois' budget troubles, but state lawmakers must first legalize expanded wagering.
Retailers suffer during Illinois Lottery system upgrade
The Illinois Lottery's transition to a new central gaming system has caused trouble for some retailers, including overpayments to winners.
The Illinois Lottery's transition to a new central gaming system has caused trouble for some retailers, including overpayments to winners.