Grateful Dead insider auctions rare items
RENO, Nev. (AP) - The widow of the Grateful Dead's longtime lawyer is auctioning off treasures from their long strange trip with the psychedelic rock-and-roll band. Hal and Jesse Kant's memorabilia collection includes signed artwork by the band's late leader, Jerry Garcia, and backstage passes from concerts spanning 30 years.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - The widow of the Grateful Dead's longtime lawyer is auctioning off treasures from their long strange trip with the psychedelic rock-and-roll band. Hal and Jesse Kant's memorabilia collection includes signed artwork by the band's late leader, Jerry Garcia, and backstage passes from concerts spanning 30 years.
Honda recalls 900,000 Odyssey minivans; 2nd row seat may tip
NEW YORK (AP) - Honda is recalling about 900,000 of its Odyssey minivans because the second-row seats may tip forward if not properly latched. The recall announced Saturday covers vehicles from the 2011-17 model years. About 800,000 of the affected minivans were sold in the United States. Honda says it has received 46 reports of minor injuries related to the issue.
NEW YORK (AP) - Honda is recalling about 900,000 of its Odyssey minivans because the second-row seats may tip forward if not properly latched. The recall announced Saturday covers vehicles from the 2011-17 model years. About 800,000 of the affected minivans were sold in the United States. Honda says it has received 46 reports of minor injuries related to the issue.
New Jersey diner adding gratuities to kids' bills
A New Jersey diner is adding an 18 percent gratuity to the bills of children who go there without their parents.
A New Jersey diner is adding an 18 percent gratuity to the bills of children who go there without their parents.
UPS to hire 5,000 workers for the holiday season
UPS says it plans to hire more than 5,000 workers in the Chicago area for the holiday season and beyond.
UPS says it plans to hire more than 5,000 workers in the Chicago area for the holiday season and beyond.
Sales of iPhone X begin: Can Apple live up to the hype?
Apple's iPhone X went on sale Friday, as the company scrambles to meet demand for a marquee device that sports a lush screen, facial-recognition skills and a $1,000 price tag.
Apple's iPhone X went on sale Friday, as the company scrambles to meet demand for a marquee device that sports a lush screen, facial-recognition skills and a $1,000 price tag.
Japanese company gives non-smokers six days off to compensate for cigarette breaks
Two rest breaks and a meal period are often considered the standard break times throughout the day - unless you smoke... then you tend to get a couple more.
Two rest breaks and a meal period are often considered the standard break times throughout the day - unless you smoke... then you tend to get a couple more.
Target reveals holiday shopping plans, deals, last-minute GiftNow
After a “disappointing” and “softer-than-expected” 2016 holiday shopping season, Target is revealing a 2017 holiday strategy focused on speed, ease and fun. This year’s Christmas shopping season at Target includes a Santa photobooth, curated collection of gifts with thousands of options under $15, a new holiday collection from HGTV Fixer Upper couple Chip and...
After a “disappointing” and “softer-than-expected” 2016 holiday shopping season, Target is revealing a 2017 holiday strategy focused on speed, ease and fun. This year’s Christmas shopping season at Target includes a Santa photobooth, curated collection of gifts with thousands of options under $15, a new holiday collection from HGTV Fixer Upper couple Chip and...
New Chicago Apple store finally opens
It’s been almost two years in the making and millions of dollars later the wait is finally over.
It’s been almost two years in the making and millions of dollars later the wait is finally over.
Chicago officially submits bid for Amazon's second headquarters
The city of Chicago has officially submitted its bid to be home to Amazon's second headquarters.
The city of Chicago has officially submitted its bid to be home to Amazon's second headquarters.
Social Security recipients will see 2 percent boost in 2018
Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year, the largest increase since 2012, thought it comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary.
Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year, the largest increase since 2012, thought it comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary.
Local company's new tool helps with student loan debt, saves you money
The statistics are staggering. Tens of millions of Americans are drowning in more than a trillion dollars of student loan debt.
The statistics are staggering. Tens of millions of Americans are drowning in more than a trillion dollars of student loan debt.
Amazon hiring for busy holiday season
Amazon says it plans to hire 120,000 workers for this year’s busy holiday season.
Amazon says it plans to hire 120,000 workers for this year’s busy holiday season.
Coach no more; New York company wants to be called Tapestry
To better incorporate all of the brands it now owns, the storied Coach company of New York is changing its name to Tapestry.
To better incorporate all of the brands it now owns, the storied Coach company of New York is changing its name to Tapestry.
72-hour Southwest sale kicks off, roundtrip fares for under $100 available
Frequent flyers, deal hunters, or anyone who just needs to travel: now is the time to book your flight.
Frequent flyers, deal hunters, or anyone who just needs to travel: now is the time to book your flight.
Dove apologizes for Facebook soap ad that many call racist
Dove is facing heat for a body wash ad showing a black woman taking off her shirt to reveal a white woman, with many social media users calling it racist.
Dove is facing heat for a body wash ad showing a black woman taking off her shirt to reveal a white woman, with many social media users calling it racist.
Thanksgiving closures announced early for 2017
After a few years of stores - trying to take early advantage of holiday shoppers - opening on Thanksgiving day, many stores now make early announcements about remaining closed during the holiday.
After a few years of stores - trying to take early advantage of holiday shoppers - opening on Thanksgiving day, many stores now make early announcements about remaining closed during the holiday.
Trump points out efforts to undo Obama regulations
The Trump administration has set out to upend some of President Barack Obama's regulations, which the White House says circumvented Congress in the first place and cost American businesses and the economy billions of dollars.
The Trump administration has set out to upend some of President Barack Obama's regulations, which the White House says circumvented Congress in the first place and cost American businesses and the economy billions of dollars.
AMC Theatres offer $5 movie tickets in October
AMC Theatres is offering a $5 ticket deal for the month of October.
AMC Theatres is offering a $5 ticket deal for the month of October.
Allegiant offers free flights to Las Vegas shooting victims' families
Air carrier Allegiant is offering free flights for family members of those killed and injured in Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Air carrier Allegiant is offering free flights for family members of those killed and injured in Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
City leaders hope to bring Amazon HQ to Chicago area
Some of Chicago's top business executives are leading the effort to bring online retailer Amazon's second headquarters to the area.
Some of Chicago's top business executives are leading the effort to bring online retailer Amazon's second headquarters to the area.