Dollar General plans to create 10,000 new jobs
Dollar General is planning to create 10,000 jobs across the United States this year with the addition of new stores as well as a new distribution center.
Dollar General is planning to create 10,000 jobs across the United States this year with the addition of new stores as well as a new distribution center.
Super Bowl advertisers aim to amuse, not alienate
Super Bowl advertisers are treading carefully this year to avoid alienating customers as a divisive political climate takes some of the buzz away from what is usually the biggest spectacle on TV.
Super Bowl advertisers are treading carefully this year to avoid alienating customers as a divisive political climate takes some of the buzz away from what is usually the biggest spectacle on TV.
Average wedding cost tops $35,000
Most weddings are a once-in-a lifetime experience. But a new study shows they also come at a 'I only want to pay this once' price.
Most weddings are a once-in-a lifetime experience. But a new study shows they also come at a 'I only want to pay this once' price.
McDonald's introduces 'McDelivery' service in Tampa Bay area
Finally, the ultimate American dream has been realized: McDonald's delivery is real. And, it's in the Tampa Bay area.
Finally, the ultimate American dream has been realized: McDonald's delivery is real. And, it's in the Tampa Bay area.
Fitch lowers Illinois' credit rating due to budget 'failure'
A major credit rating agency has again downgraded Illinois' rating, citing the "unprecedented failure" to approve a state budget.
A major credit rating agency has again downgraded Illinois' rating, citing the "unprecedented failure" to approve a state budget.
Peoria faces uncertainty with Caterpillar's impending move
Caterpillar Inc.'s plans to relocate its global headquarters to the Chicago area by the end of the year have made downtown Peoria's future development uncertain.
Caterpillar Inc.'s plans to relocate its global headquarters to the Chicago area by the end of the year have made downtown Peoria's future development uncertain.
BBB warns Chicago area about gift cards purchased on Restaurant.com
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to consumers Wednesday after numerous complaints were received surrounding gift cards purchased on Restaurant.com.
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to consumers Wednesday after numerous complaints were received surrounding gift cards purchased on Restaurant.com.
Amtrak to take over train line between Indianapolis, Chicago
Amtrak is expected to take over the Hoosier State train, which runs between Indianapolis and Chicago, on March 1.
Amtrak is expected to take over the Hoosier State train, which runs between Indianapolis and Chicago, on March 1.
Chicago popcorn maker Garrett buying Frango mints brand
Chicago's famous Frango chocolate brand is being sold to the city's most famous popcorn company.
Chicago's famous Frango chocolate brand is being sold to the city's most famous popcorn company.
Domestic Delta flights grounded due to 'automation issues'
Delta Air Lines has grounded its domestic flights because of "automation issues."
Delta Air Lines has grounded its domestic flights because of "automation issues."
Dallas-area Walmart stores to start selling cars
Walmart is getting into car sales and North Texas will be one of the retail giant’s target markets.
Walmart is getting into car sales and North Texas will be one of the retail giant’s target markets.
Dow Jones closes above 20,000
The Dow Jones industrial average eclipsed 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday morning. There were cheers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange when the milestone was reached.
The Dow Jones industrial average eclipsed 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday morning. There were cheers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange when the milestone was reached.
American Airlines roles out cheap airfare
The evolution of a caste system in the economy cabin of jetliners is deepening, with passengers divided and treated differently based on how much they are willing to pay the airline.
The evolution of a caste system in the economy cabin of jetliners is deepening, with passengers divided and treated differently based on how much they are willing to pay the airline.
Republicans revive plans to sell Thompson Center in Chicago
Illinois Republicans are reviving plans to sell and redevelop the James R. Thompson Center, claiming their proposal for the 16-story Chicago building housing state employees could generate hundreds of millions of dollars.
Illinois Republicans are reviving plans to sell and redevelop the James R. Thompson Center, claiming their proposal for the 16-story Chicago building housing state employees could generate hundreds of millions of dollars.
Warning issued to all Chicago area auto dealerships after series of car thefts
A band of brazen thieves recently hit a north suburban auto dealership, making off with five luxury cars.
A band of brazen thieves recently hit a north suburban auto dealership, making off with five luxury cars.
Appeals court rejects Chicago gun-range restrictions
The city of Chicago is grappling with another in a series of defeats in its bid to regulate guns and tamp down gun violence, this time after a federal appeals court said its restrictions on publicly accessible gun ranges violated the Second Amendment.
The city of Chicago is grappling with another in a series of defeats in its bid to regulate guns and tamp down gun violence, this time after a federal appeals court said its restrictions on publicly accessible gun ranges violated the Second Amendment.
Amazon plans to hire 100,000 over the next 18 months
Amazon plans to hire 100,000 full time workers over the next 18 months, highlighting its ambitious expansion plans - and the sharp contrast the e-commerce powerhouse strikes against traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, many of which are cutting jobs and closing stores .
Amazon plans to hire 100,000 full time workers over the next 18 months, highlighting its ambitious expansion plans - and the sharp contrast the e-commerce powerhouse strikes against traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, many of which are cutting jobs and closing stores .
Shake Shack raises burger prices in order to increase worker wages
Shake Shack's hormone-free cheeseburgers, super thick creamy concretes and long lines, are about to get a bit more expensive as the country prepares for fast food worker wage hikes nationwide.
Shake Shack's hormone-free cheeseburgers, super thick creamy concretes and long lines, are about to get a bit more expensive as the country prepares for fast food worker wage hikes nationwide.
Macy's to close stores, cut jobs amid weak sales
Macy's says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing holiday shopping season. The department store chain also lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
Macy's says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing holiday shopping season. The department store chain also lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
Caterpillar considers moving 800 production jobs out of Aurora
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar could move machine production out of a west suburban plant to other manufacturing plants at a cost of 800 local jobs, the company announced Wednesday.
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar could move machine production out of a west suburban plant to other manufacturing plants at a cost of 800 local jobs, the company announced Wednesday.