McDonald's to offer $1 sodas after customer visits decline
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's is hoping $1 sodas can help draw more customers into its stores in the U.S. as it fights to reverse four years of declining visits.
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's is hoping $1 sodas can help draw more customers into its stores in the U.S. as it fights to reverse four years of declining visits.
United, American begin selling cheaper economy-class fare
American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.
American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.
Colorado town getting a drive-through marijuana shop
The western Colorado town of Parachute is getting a drive-through marijuana shop believed to be the first in the state. The Parachute Board of Trustees approved a business license for Tumbleweed Express last week.
The western Colorado town of Parachute is getting a drive-through marijuana shop believed to be the first in the state. The Parachute Board of Trustees approved a business license for Tumbleweed Express last week.
Thousands of La-Z-Boy lounge chairs recalled because of shock danger
This chair could shock you, and not in a good way. These La-Z-Boy loungers, which were sold across the United States, could pose a shock hazard.
This chair could shock you, and not in a good way. These La-Z-Boy loungers, which were sold across the United States, could pose a shock hazard.
Dream Job Opening: Chocolate Taster
Chocolate manufacturer Mondelez is currently looking for a professional chocolate taster who will provide “honest feedback”.
Chocolate manufacturer Mondelez is currently looking for a professional chocolate taster who will provide “honest feedback”.
Lawsuit filed against company that runs Illinois Lottery
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that the company that manages the Illinois Lottery defrauded businesses that sold scratch-off tickets and the customers who bought them by manipulating the number of winning tickets available for purchase, among other things.
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that the company that manages the Illinois Lottery defrauded businesses that sold scratch-off tickets and the customers who bought them by manipulating the number of winning tickets available for purchase, among other things.
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.