Insurer exits reduce choices in Illinois marketplace

Choices will be fewer for health insurance marketplace customers shopping for 2017 coverage in many parts of President Barack Obama's home state.

Mall of America will be closed on Thanksgiving

Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the nation, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year. The mall will re-open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.

Illinois suspends $30B in Wells Fargo activity; bank 'sorry'

The Illinois state treasurer plans to announce that the state will suspend billions of dollars of investment activity with Wells Fargo.

Subaru recalls about 593K cars; wiper motors can overheat

Subaru is recalling nearly 593,000 vehicles, some for a second time, because windshield wiper motors can overheat and increase the risk of a fire.

Macy's to hire about 83,000 holiday workers

Macy's plans to hire about 83,000 people for the busy holiday shopping season, about equal to the number of hires last year.

‘Point of life is not work': CEO says 5 hour workday better for business, workers

Entrepreneur Stephan Aarstol, CEO of Tower Paddle Boards, spoke with Tucker Carlson about his new book, which broaches the idea of a five-hour workday and explains why such a change could result in higher productivity.

Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus releases to long lines, info on trade-in deals

So, you’re all amped up by the new iPhone announcement and you’re ready to use that upgrade to get your piece of the action, but you really want the best deal for your money. Good news! Carriers are really motivated to help you get that deal right now.

Amazon hiring seasonal work-from-home positions

Looking to make a little extra money for the holiday shopping season? Amazon is hiring seasonal customer service associates to help answer customers’ questions and problem-solve any issues.

CPSC announces Galaxy Note7 recall

Several days after Samsung asked Galaxy Note7 owners to stop charging their phones all the way, the U.S. government has issued a recall for the smart phones.

UPS to hire 95,000 seasonal workers for upcoming holidays

It's not even officially fall yet, but delivery companies and retailers are making their hiring lists for the holiday season.

Target to hire more than 70,000 for holiday season

NEW YORK (AP) — Target says it will hire more than 70,000 seasonal store workers during the busy holiday shopping season, about the same as it hired last year. It also plans to hire an additional 7,500 people for its distribution facilities, which ship online orders and send products to stores. The discount chain says it will hold hiring events at all of its 1,800 stores on Oct. 14 and...

CPSC: Turn off, don't charge Samsung Galaxy Note7s

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) put out a warning Friday - turn off and stop charging all Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices immediately. 

Food producer relocates to southern Indiana from Illinois

A manufacturer of gluten-free and allergy-friendly cookies and other foods says it has moved its production and distribution operations from suburban Chicago to southern Indiana.

As US puts breaks on megadeals, Walgreens prepares to unload

Walgreens says it will probably have to unload more stores than expected to ease antitrust concerns over its pending $9 billion acquisition of Rite Aid, a deal that would make the nation's largest drugstore chain even larger.

Apple's iPhone 7 has a better camera, repels water and dust

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Eyes are on Apple on Wednesday as the company prepares to unveil expected new iPhones and other products at an event in San Francisco starting at 1 p.m. EDT.

Apple set to unveil new iPhone but will it have a headphone jack?

Apple is expected Wednesday to formally unveil its latest iPhone during an event in San Francisco at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium but at least one of the proposed changes -- if reports about a missing headphone jack are accurate -- may not be enthusiastically received by some consumers.

Judge issues mixed ruling on state worker contract talks

An administrative law judge issued a mixed decision this week over whether contract negotiations have stalled between Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration and Illinois' largest public employees union.