Candymaker Haribo to build plant in Wisconsin
German candymaker Haribo, which is known for its brightly colored gummy bears and bow tie-wearing gold bear mascot, plans to build its first North American factory in southeastern Wisconsin not far from Chicago, Gov. Scott Walker announced Thursday.
German candymaker Haribo, which is known for its brightly colored gummy bears and bow tie-wearing gold bear mascot, plans to build its first North American factory in southeastern Wisconsin not far from Chicago, Gov. Scott Walker announced Thursday.
Starbucks to hire more vets after backlash to refugee hiring plan
Starbucks announced a new plan of hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2025.
Starbucks announced a new plan of hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by 2025.
Dunkin' Donuts to stop selling popular iced coffee 'Coolatta' before summer
If you’re a Dunkin Donuts coffee drinker, prepare to say goodbye to one of the chain’s signature drinks.
If you’re a Dunkin Donuts coffee drinker, prepare to say goodbye to one of the chain’s signature drinks.
Sears has "substantial doubt" about its future
Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is "substantial doubt" that it will be able to keep its doors open.
Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is "substantial doubt" that it will be able to keep its doors open.
Plane from Chicago gets stuck in snowdrift at NYC airport
A plane from Chicago that landed at LaGuardia Airport on Saturday got stuck in a snowdrift while turning off the runway and had to be pulled out by a tug.
A plane from Chicago that landed at LaGuardia Airport on Saturday got stuck in a snowdrift while turning off the runway and had to be pulled out by a tug.
RECALL: 21,000 pounds of frozen pizza at WalMart
More than 21,000 pounds of frozen pizza is being recalled due to Listeria fears.
More than 21,000 pounds of frozen pizza is being recalled due to Listeria fears.
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.