JCPenney closing these 138 stores
Struggling department-store chain JCPenney (JCP) on Friday released a list of 138 upcoming store closures as part of a previously-announced plan Opens a New Window. to kick start growth and turn more focus to its e-commerce platforms.
Struggling department-store chain JCPenney (JCP) on Friday released a list of 138 upcoming store closures as part of a previously-announced plan Opens a New Window. to kick start growth and turn more focus to its e-commerce platforms.
Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts going green for St. Patrick's Day
Krispy Kreme is changing the color of its iconic glazed doughnut in honor of St.
Krispy Kreme is changing the color of its iconic glazed doughnut in honor of St.
Nicor seeks first rate hike since 2009
Nicor Gas’ 2.2 million customers in Illinois could see their bills rise by about $5 a month if the utility’s proposed rate hike is approved, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Nicor Gas’ 2.2 million customers in Illinois could see their bills rise by about $5 a month if the utility’s proposed rate hike is approved, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Six Flags Great America looking to fill thousands of summer jobs
Six Flags Great America is assembling a superhero team hiring over 3,000 seasonal team members!
Six Flags Great America is assembling a superhero team hiring over 3,000 seasonal team members!
Lawmaker unveils plan to hike Illinois minimum wage to $15
A state lawmaker from Chicago has announced a plan to raise Illinois' minimum wage to $15 by 2022.
A state lawmaker from Chicago has announced a plan to raise Illinois' minimum wage to $15 by 2022.
Domino's to pay nearly $500,000 in restitution to underpaid employees
This week, it pays to be an underpaid Domino’s employee.
This week, it pays to be an underpaid Domino’s employee.
In wake of fed raids, Caterpillar denies skirting tax laws
Caterpillar, a week after its headquarters and other facilities were raided by a number of federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, denied that it had broken any federal tax laws.
Caterpillar, a week after its headquarters and other facilities were raided by a number of federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, denied that it had broken any federal tax laws.
Costco to raise membership fees
Costco, the largest American membership-only warehouse club, is raising its annual membership fees.
Costco, the largest American membership-only warehouse club, is raising its annual membership fees.
H.H. Gregg to close 88 stores nationwide, 4 in Chicago-area
Another retailer is announces it's closing some stores.
Another retailer is announces it's closing some stores.
Federal agents raid Caterpillar offices in Peoria
Caterpillar says federal law enforcement officials are executing a search warrant at the company's facilities in northern Illinois.
Caterpillar says federal law enforcement officials are executing a search warrant at the company's facilities in northern Illinois.
Little Village business owners say they're losing money due to deportation fears
Businesses in the Little Village neighborhood say they've been hurt by a growing fear of deportations under President Trump's new policies, and community leaders are trying to reduce the paranoia.
Businesses in the Little Village neighborhood say they've been hurt by a growing fear of deportations under President Trump's new policies, and community leaders are trying to reduce the paranoia.
Wendy's plans self-ordering kiosks at 1,000 locations
Wendy's says it plans to install self-ordering kiosks at about 1,000 locations by the end of the year.
Wendy's says it plans to install self-ordering kiosks at about 1,000 locations by the end of the year.
Appealing to millennials, Las Vegas gets e-sports arena
The arena has all the features that a professional sports venue needs: stands, warm-up areas for teams, massive screens for spectators and a broadcast platform for commentators. But what distinguishes this new Las Vegas arena is its dozens of video game consoles.
The arena has all the features that a professional sports venue needs: stands, warm-up areas for teams, massive screens for spectators and a broadcast platform for commentators. But what distinguishes this new Las Vegas arena is its dozens of video game consoles.
Aldi hiring for positions that pay up to $22.75
Aldi in Indiana is hiring for positions that pay up to $22.75.
Aldi in Indiana is hiring for positions that pay up to $22.75.
McDonald's to offer $1 sodas after customer visits decline
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's is hoping $1 sodas can help draw more customers into its stores in the U.S. as it fights to reverse four years of declining visits.
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's is hoping $1 sodas can help draw more customers into its stores in the U.S. as it fights to reverse four years of declining visits.
United, American begin selling cheaper economy-class fare
American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.
American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.
Colorado town getting a drive-through marijuana shop
The western Colorado town of Parachute is getting a drive-through marijuana shop believed to be the first in the state. The Parachute Board of Trustees approved a business license for Tumbleweed Express last week.
The western Colorado town of Parachute is getting a drive-through marijuana shop believed to be the first in the state. The Parachute Board of Trustees approved a business license for Tumbleweed Express last week.
Thousands of La-Z-Boy lounge chairs recalled because of shock danger
This chair could shock you, and not in a good way. These La-Z-Boy loungers, which were sold across the United States, could pose a shock hazard.
This chair could shock you, and not in a good way. These La-Z-Boy loungers, which were sold across the United States, could pose a shock hazard.
Dream Job Opening: Chocolate Taster
Chocolate manufacturer Mondelez is currently looking for a professional chocolate taster who will provide “honest feedback”.
Chocolate manufacturer Mondelez is currently looking for a professional chocolate taster who will provide “honest feedback”.
Lawsuit filed against company that runs Illinois Lottery
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that the company that manages the Illinois Lottery defrauded businesses that sold scratch-off tickets and the customers who bought them by manipulating the number of winning tickets available for purchase, among other things.
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that the company that manages the Illinois Lottery defrauded businesses that sold scratch-off tickets and the customers who bought them by manipulating the number of winning tickets available for purchase, among other things.