United changes policy, crew can't displace seated passengers

United changes policy, crew can't displace seated passengers

United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.  

United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.  

J.C. Penney won't be closing stores just yet

J.C. Penney won't be closing stores just yet

Planned store closures have lured more shoppers than expected through J.C. Penney's (JCP) doors.

Planned store closures have lured more shoppers than expected through J.C. Penney's (JCP) doors.

City Council committee grills United, airport police over passenger removal

City Council committee grills United, airport police over passenger removal

A tense, three-hour hearing Thursday about what happened to a passenger dragged from his seat on a United flight exposed confusion even among Chicago city officials about the duties of the little-known police force at the center of the embarrassing episode - and warnings it likely will be overhauled.

A tense, three-hour hearing Thursday about what happened to a passenger dragged from his seat on a United flight exposed confusion even among Chicago city officials about the duties of the little-known police force at the center of the embarrassing episode - and warnings it likely will be overhauled.

United to refund fares to all Flight 3411 passengers after man dragged off plane

United to refund fares to all Flight 3411 passengers after man dragged off plane

United Airlines sought to quell the uproar over a man being dragged off a plane by announcing on Tuesday that it would no longer ask police to remove passengers from full flights and would compensate customers who were on the flight when the man was removed.

United Airlines sought to quell the uproar over a man being dragged off a plane by announcing on Tuesday that it would no longer ask police to remove passengers from full flights and would compensate customers who were on the flight when the man was removed.

Wal-Mart to discount online-only items delivered to stores

Wal-Mart to discount online-only items delivered to stores

Starting next week, Wal-Mart will offer discounts on thousands of online-only items when customers elect to have them shipped to one of the company's stores for pickup.

Starting next week, Wal-Mart will offer discounts on thousands of online-only items when customers elect to have them shipped to one of the company's stores for pickup.

United CEO issues new apology after passenger dragged off flight

United CEO issues new apology after passenger dragged off flight

After people were horrified by video of a passenger getting dragged off a full United Express flight by airport police, the head of United's parent company said the airline was reaching out to the man to "resolve this situation."

After people were horrified by video of a passenger getting dragged off a full United Express flight by airport police, the head of United's parent company said the airline was reaching out to the man to "resolve this situation."

Payless Shoesource files for bankruptcy protection

Payless Shoesource files for bankruptcy protection

Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon.

Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon.

Aldi hiring for positions that pay up to $22.75

Aldi hiring for positions that pay up to $22.75

Aldi is filling approximately 100 positions during a one-day hiring blitz on Tuesday.

Aldi is filling approximately 100 positions during a one-day hiring blitz on Tuesday.

Caterpillar to close Illinois plant, lay off 800 workers

Caterpillar to close Illinois plant, lay off 800 workers

Caterpillar Inc. has announced the closing of its facility near Aurora, Illinois, and the layoff of 800 workers.

Caterpillar Inc. has announced the closing of its facility near Aurora, Illinois, and the layoff of 800 workers.

Candymaker Haribo to build plant in Wisconsin

Candymaker Haribo to build plant in Wisconsin

German candymaker Haribo, which is known for its brightly colored gummy bears and bow tie-wearing gold bear mascot, plans to build its first North American factory in southeastern Wisconsin not far from Chicago, Gov. Scott Walker announced Thursday.

German candymaker Haribo, which is known for its brightly colored gummy bears and bow tie-wearing gold bear mascot, plans to build its first North American factory in southeastern Wisconsin not far from Chicago, Gov. Scott Walker announced Thursday.

Sears has "substantial doubt" about its future

Sears has "substantial doubt" about its future

Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is "substantial doubt" that it will be able to keep its doors open.

Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is "substantial doubt" that it will be able to keep its doors open.

Plane from Chicago gets stuck in snowdrift at NYC airport

Plane from Chicago gets stuck in snowdrift at NYC airport

A plane from Chicago that landed at LaGuardia Airport on Saturday got stuck in a snowdrift while turning off the runway and had to be pulled out by a tug.  

A plane from Chicago that landed at LaGuardia Airport on Saturday got stuck in a snowdrift while turning off the runway and had to be pulled out by a tug.