Hundreds get layoff notices at Peoria-area Caterpillar sites
Hundreds of Caterpillar employees in Illinois have received layoff notices.
Hundreds of Caterpillar employees in Illinois have received layoff notices.
Los Angeles developer buys iconic Tribune Tower in Chicago
The iconic Tribune Tower on Chicago's Michigan Avenue will have a new owner.
The iconic Tribune Tower on Chicago's Michigan Avenue will have a new owner.
Rauner vetoes $15 wage for caregivers, expanded child care
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed measures that would increase wages for workers who care for those with developmental disabilities and expand a child care program for low-income families.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed measures that would increase wages for workers who care for those with developmental disabilities and expand a child care program for low-income families.
GM recalling nearly 368,000 SUVs to fix windshield wipers
General Motors is recalling nearly 368,000 vehicles to fix a defective part that could prevent the windshield wipers from working.
General Motors is recalling nearly 368,000 vehicles to fix a defective part that could prevent the windshield wipers from working.
New law makes insurance companies find, pay beneficiaries
Insurance companies will be required to locate beneficiaries of unclaimed life insurance policies in Illinois and pay them money they're owed under legislation that Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law on Friday.
Insurance companies will be required to locate beneficiaries of unclaimed life insurance policies in Illinois and pay them money they're owed under legislation that Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law on Friday.
Illinois 'Obamacare' health insurance rates up significantly
Higher prices and fewer choices on the Illinois "Obamacare" marketplace will make choosing a health plan for 2017 a potentially frustrating experience for families who buy their own coverage.
Higher prices and fewer choices on the Illinois "Obamacare" marketplace will make choosing a health plan for 2017 a potentially frustrating experience for families who buy their own coverage.
IHOP offering $1 pancakes on Tuesday
On Tuesday, IHOP will drop the price of its famous buttermilk pancakes for a good cause.
On Tuesday, IHOP will drop the price of its famous buttermilk pancakes for a good cause.
McDonald's recalls millions of Happy Meals fitness bands
McDonald's is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.
McDonald's is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.
Rising EpiPen costs may leave children with food allergies at risk
EpiPens save lives when severe allergic reactions occur, but rising costs of the most commonly used epinephrine injectors are leaving many families broke, while others are opting to risk suffering a life-threatening attack by simply not buying them.
EpiPens save lives when severe allergic reactions occur, but rising costs of the most commonly used epinephrine injectors are leaving many families broke, while others are opting to risk suffering a life-threatening attack by simply not buying them.
Durbin: Blue Cross could be more competitive, reduce costs
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is taking the rare step of weighing in on the state's handling of a hefty health insurance rate increase request, asking Illinois regulators to press the state's leading insurer of families and small businesses to reduce costs and be more competitive.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is taking the rare step of weighing in on the state's handling of a hefty health insurance rate increase request, asking Illinois regulators to press the state's leading insurer of families and small businesses to reduce costs and be more competitive.
Subway worker accused of drugging officer's drink
The police officer knew something was wrong after he took three sips of the lemonade he ordered from a drive-thru sandwich shop in northern Utah.
The police officer knew something was wrong after he took three sips of the lemonade he ordered from a drive-thru sandwich shop in northern Utah.
Nike is getting out of the golf equipment business
Nike is dropping its golf equipment business to focus on shoes and apparel.
Nike is dropping its golf equipment business to focus on shoes and apparel.
Illinois medical marijuana sales climb as program grows
Illinois officials posted new forms this week for doctors and patients in the state's medical marijuana program to reflect changes in the law, and announced Wednesday that July retail sales reached a new high at $2.9 million.
Illinois officials posted new forms this week for doctors and patients in the state's medical marijuana program to reflect changes in the law, and announced Wednesday that July retail sales reached a new high at $2.9 million.
Happier Meal? McDonald's nixing some unpalatable ingredients
McDonald's, which is trying to shake its image for serving processed junk food, said Monday it's eliminating some unpalatable ingredients from its most popular menu items.
McDonald's, which is trying to shake its image for serving processed junk food, said Monday it's eliminating some unpalatable ingredients from its most popular menu items.
Illinois seeking new private manager for state's lottery
Aiming to avoid past troubles, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Thursday that the state is seeking bids for a new private manager to run the Illinois Lottery after moving to terminate Northstar Lottery Group's contract last year.
Aiming to avoid past troubles, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Thursday that the state is seeking bids for a new private manager to run the Illinois Lottery after moving to terminate Northstar Lottery Group's contract last year.
Amazon opening new fulfillment center in Romeoville
Amazon is bringing a massive fulfillment center -- and the jobs that come with it -- to the southwest suburbs.
Amazon is bringing a massive fulfillment center -- and the jobs that come with it -- to the southwest suburbs.
End of an era: Harpo Studios demolition begins
It's officially the end of an era. The building that was once home to The Oprah Winfrey Show is coming down.
It's officially the end of an era. The building that was once home to The Oprah Winfrey Show is coming down.
McDonald's joins "Pokemon Go" craze hoping to catch the wave
McDonald's will become the first major corporation to collaborate with the makers with the wildly popular "Pokemon Go."
McDonald's will become the first major corporation to collaborate with the makers with the wildly popular "Pokemon Go."
United, TSA to offer automated security checkpoints
In a bid to reduce long airport security lines, United Airlines said Wednesday it will work with federal officials to install automated screening checkpoints this fall at its hub in Newark, New Jersey, and later this year in Chicago and Los Angeles.
In a bid to reduce long airport security lines, United Airlines said Wednesday it will work with federal officials to install automated screening checkpoints this fall at its hub in Newark, New Jersey, and later this year in Chicago and Los Angeles.
Iconic Chicago music venue 'Double Door' closing down
A music venue entrenched in the Chicago music scene for more than 20 years will have to close its doors.
A music venue entrenched in the Chicago music scene for more than 20 years will have to close its doors.