Major recall for more vehicles that have Takata airbags

A major recall was announced on Friday for another 1.7 million vehicles that have Takata airbags.

Bankruptcy judge gives Sears another chance, OKs $5.2B plan

A bankruptcy judge on Thursday blessed a $5.2 billion plan by Sears chairman and biggest shareholder to keep the iconic business going.

Fisher-Price recalls Barbie Power Wheels Campers

Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 Children's Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers because they can keep running after the foot pedal is released.

Restaurant bans 'Make America Great' hats, compares to white hoods and swastikas

 An award-winning cookbook author and California restaurant owner says anyone wearing a red "Make America Great Again" baseball cap will be refused service at his restaurant.

Illinois business groups pitch geography-based minimum wage

Business advocates now resigned to the likelihood that Illinois will soon adopt a $15-an-hour minimum wage urged legislators Wednesday to make it a tiered approach based on geography, arguing there are vast cost-of-living differences between Chicago and more rural areas downstate.

How to disable FaceTime on iPhone, iPad or Mac

Apple Inc. is rushing to fix a serious bug in its FaceTime app that could allow callers to activate another user's microphone remotely. The company has made the group chat function in FaceTime unavailable. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging people to turn off the app. To disable FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, follow these steps.

Fiat Chrysler recalls 182K Ram pickups; power steering can fail

Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 182,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix an electrical problem that can knock out the power steering.

Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana investing $75M in marijuana industry

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator, it was announced Thursday. San Jose, California-based Caliva said it will use the investment to grow a company that includes a farm, a retail store, distribution center and a delivery service. It also distributes its branded...

Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk

Robots aren't replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report.

Sweethearts candy hearts won't be available for Valentine's Day 2019

Valentine's Day just won't be the same this year, as Sweethearts candy hearts will not be on store shelves for the first time in a century.

Starbucks to roll out delivery service for Chicago coffee drinkers

Starbucks is expanding its delivery service and aims to offer it at nearly one-fourth of its U.S. company-operated coffee shops.

Sears creditors challenge hedge fund chairman's winning bid

A group of Sears creditors are challenging Chairman Eddie Lampert's hedge fund's winning $5.2 billion bid to buy the business in a bankruptcy auction and wants to air their grievances in court.

ALDI hiring across Chicagoland, Northern Indiana

ALDI is hosting a one-day hiring spree on Tuesday to fill positions at stores across Chicagoland and Northern Indiana.