Illinois lawmakers vote to spare 2 nuclear plants
A plan to keep two Illinois nuclear power plants operating and save thousands of jobs is on its way to Gov. Bruce Rauner, who supports the measure.
A plan to keep two Illinois nuclear power plants operating and save thousands of jobs is on its way to Gov. Bruce Rauner, who supports the measure.
Last-minute Exelon subsidy plan goes to Illinois House floor
A massive plan to bolster Illinois' nuclear industry and expand energy efficiency programs will get a House floor vote Thursday on the final day of the General Assembly's fall session, despite concerns by critics that the measure amounts to a multibillion-dollar bailout.
A massive plan to bolster Illinois' nuclear industry and expand energy efficiency programs will get a House floor vote Thursday on the final day of the General Assembly's fall session, despite concerns by critics that the measure amounts to a multibillion-dollar bailout.
Heated debate continues over ComEd rate hike: 'Enough is enough!'
ComEd says it only wants to charge you $3 more a year for electricity. Critics, though, claim the company's proposal in Springfield would cost a typical consumer $50 more each year.
ComEd says it only wants to charge you $3 more a year for electricity. Critics, though, claim the company's proposal in Springfield would cost a typical consumer $50 more each year.
Carrier says it has deal with Trump to keep jobs in Indiana
Air conditioning company Carrier said Tuesday that it had reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence planned to travel to the state Thursday to unveil the agreement alongside company officials.
Air conditioning company Carrier said Tuesday that it had reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence planned to travel to the state Thursday to unveil the agreement alongside company officials.
This year's Cyber Monday was bigger and better than ever
While millions of Americans went back to work Monday, chances are they didn't get a whole lot done with today being Cyber Monday.
While millions of Americans went back to work Monday, chances are they didn't get a whole lot done with today being Cyber Monday.
Online shopping on Black Friday up almost 22%
Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record fashion this week, one tracking company said, driving online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record fashion this week, one tracking company said, driving online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
Black Friday shoppers get early start on Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving holiday wound down, Bay Area shoppers took to the mall and other retailers that opened Thursday as consumers sought to get a jump start on Black Friday holiday shopping.
As the Thanksgiving holiday wound down, Bay Area shoppers took to the mall and other retailers that opened Thursday as consumers sought to get a jump start on Black Friday holiday shopping.
Motorola plans to cut 200 Illinois workers
Motorola Solutions Inc. plans to cut 200 workers from offices in two suburbs and its headquarters in Chicago.
Motorola Solutions Inc. plans to cut 200 workers from offices in two suburbs and its headquarters in Chicago.
Black Friday Survival Guide: Online start times and tips
Serious deal-seekers are already planning their Thanksgiving weekend shopping, and experts believe that once again the holiday itself may offer better deals than Black Friday the day afterward.
Serious deal-seekers are already planning their Thanksgiving weekend shopping, and experts believe that once again the holiday itself may offer better deals than Black Friday the day afterward.
For 2nd year in a row, Black Friday protest planned on Chicago's Michigan Avenue
Protesters who obstructed Black Friday shoppers on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue last year are planning to do it again this year.
Protesters who obstructed Black Friday shoppers on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue last year are planning to do it again this year.
The Chicago Theater hit by massive data breach
The Madison Square Garden Co. says customers at five of its locations may have been affected by a data breach.
The Madison Square Garden Co. says customers at five of its locations may have been affected by a data breach.
Dow surpasses 19,000 for first time in history
The Dow Jones industrial average is closing above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.
The Dow Jones industrial average is closing above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.
What a Trump administration means for your retirement
What impact will a Trump presidency have on the 46 million Baby Boomers living in the U.S.? President-elect Trump, a Baby Boomer himself, has his work cut out for him when it comes to dealing with Social Security and Medicare.
What impact will a Trump presidency have on the 46 million Baby Boomers living in the U.S.? President-elect Trump, a Baby Boomer himself, has his work cut out for him when it comes to dealing with Social Security and Medicare.
Micro hotel rooms coming soon to Chicago
Finding a reasonably priced hotel room in a big city is not easy. But now, more hotel chains are offering micro hotel rooms.
Finding a reasonably priced hotel room in a big city is not easy. But now, more hotel chains are offering micro hotel rooms.
O'Hare workers delay strike until after Thanksgiving weekend
About 500 workers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago say they'll strike Nov. 29, after the Thanksgiving holiday.
About 500 workers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago say they'll strike Nov. 29, after the Thanksgiving holiday.
ComEd 'cable fault' leaves roads blocked, power out in South Loop
Several streets are blocked and buses were rerouted after some type of electrical transformer problem caused a minor power outage in the South Loop.
Several streets are blocked and buses were rerouted after some type of electrical transformer problem caused a minor power outage in the South Loop.
Delivery company UPS plans hiring fairs at Chicago colleges
CHICAGO (AP) — The package delivery company UPS Inc. is hosting three hiring fairs with the City Colleges of Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the company is looking for more than 3,800 part-time and seasonal workers for the holiday season. Emanuel says Chicago's workforce is "the perfect match" for UPS and the jobs can help prepare employees for a career in the...
CHICAGO (AP) — The package delivery company UPS Inc. is hosting three hiring fairs with the City Colleges of Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the company is looking for more than 3,800 part-time and seasonal workers for the holiday season. Emanuel says Chicago's workforce is "the perfect match" for UPS and the jobs can help prepare employees for a career in the...
O'Hare airport workers vote to strike ahead of Thanksgiving
Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Amazon Prime price to drop for one day only
On Friday, November 18, Amazon will drop its $99/year Prime membership fee to $79 for just one day. The deal is valid only for individual memberships and not for gift memberships.
On Friday, November 18, Amazon will drop its $99/year Prime membership fee to $79 for just one day. The deal is valid only for individual memberships and not for gift memberships.
Lawsuit blasts new Airbnb regulations
A lawsuit has been filed to stop a new ordinance that would put stricter regulations on people who share their homes through sites like Airbnb
A lawsuit has been filed to stop a new ordinance that would put stricter regulations on people who share their homes through sites like Airbnb