Thousands brave weather to protest Trump climate policies
Thousands of people across the U.S. marched in rain, snow and sweltering heat Saturday to demand action on climate change - mass protests that coincided with President Donald Trump's 100th day in office and took aim at his agenda for rolling back environmental protections.
Thousands of people across the U.S. marched in rain, snow and sweltering heat Saturday to demand action on climate change - mass protests that coincided with President Donald Trump's 100th day in office and took aim at his agenda for rolling back environmental protections.
Toyota recalls 250K Tacoma pickups
Toyota is recalling about 250,000 small pickup trucks mainly in North America because the rear wheels have the potential to lock up, causing drivers to lose control.
Toyota is recalling about 250,000 small pickup trucks mainly in North America because the rear wheels have the potential to lock up, causing drivers to lose control.
World's largest Starbucks coming to Chicago's Mag Mile
The Roastery will be a full sensorial coffee environment which will include roasting, multiple brewing methods, and packaging rare small-batch Starbucks Reserve coffees from around the globe.
The Roastery will be a full sensorial coffee environment which will include roasting, multiple brewing methods, and packaging rare small-batch Starbucks Reserve coffees from around the globe.
Jewel Osco to open in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood
Woodlawn on Chicago’s South Side is getting its first new major grocery store in decades.
Woodlawn on Chicago’s South Side is getting its first new major grocery store in decades.
Caterpillar passes on putting headquarters in Chicago, choose Deerfield instead
Caterpillar Inc. has announced it is moving it corporate headquarters from Peoria, Illinois to the Chicago suburb of Deerfield.
Caterpillar Inc. has announced it is moving it corporate headquarters from Peoria, Illinois to the Chicago suburb of Deerfield.
United CEO says no one will be fired for dragging incident
The CEO of United Airlines says no one will be fired over the dragging of a man off a plane - including himself.
The CEO of United Airlines says no one will be fired over the dragging of a man off a plane - including himself.
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.
Looking for a job? United has job openings in public relations
Are you looking for a job? There is a company hiring, but the company has been dealing with a big PR problem.
Are you looking for a job? There is a company hiring, but the company has been dealing with a big PR problem.
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
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 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
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
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."
Electronics retailer hhgregg is going out of business
Consumer electronics chain hhgregg Inc. is going out of business and shutting down its stores.
Consumer electronics chain hhgregg Inc. is going out of business and shutting down its stores.
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 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 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.
New Amazon fulfillment center in Katy expected to bring 1,000 full-time jobs
Amazon announced plans today to build a fulfillment center in Katy which they say will bring 1,000 new, full-time jobs.
Amazon announced plans today to build a fulfillment center in Katy which they say will bring 1,000 new, full-time jobs.
McDonald's switching to fresh beef
Coming soon to McDonald's: fresh beef.
Coming soon to McDonald's: fresh beef.
United Airlines faces wrath of leggings wearers in boarding flap
Don't mess with our stretch, United Airlines, or risk the wrath of leggings lovers.
Don't mess with our stretch, United Airlines, or risk the wrath of leggings lovers.