Supreme Court rejects appeal from Illinois smokers

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Illinois smokers

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Illinois smokers who sought reinstatement of a $10.1 billion class-action judgment in a long-running lawsuit against Philip Morris.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Illinois smokers who sought reinstatement of a $10.1 billion class-action judgment in a long-running lawsuit against Philip Morris.

Chicago panel OKs Uber and Lyft rules requiring fingerprints

Chicago panel OKs Uber and Lyft rules requiring fingerprints

A Chicago City Council committee has advanced plans to increase regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.

A Chicago City Council committee has advanced plans to increase regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.

Illinois unemployment rate drops as workforce shrinks

Illinois unemployment rate drops as workforce shrinks

The unemployment rate dropped across Illinois in May to 6.4 percent, but state officials attributed the drop to a decrease in the size of the state's workforce.

The unemployment rate dropped across Illinois in May to 6.4 percent, but state officials attributed the drop to a decrease in the size of the state's workforce.

Johnson Publishing announces sale of Ebony, Jet magazines

Johnson Publishing announces sale of Ebony, Jet magazines

Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm.

Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm.

Federal judge OKs merger of Chicago-area health care systems

Federal judge OKs merger of Chicago-area health care systems

A federal judge has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's request to block the merger of Advocate Health Care and North Shore University Health System.

A federal judge has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's request to block the merger of Advocate Health Care and North Shore University Health System.

After credit downgrades, Rauner defends Illinois bond sale

After credit downgrades, Rauner defends Illinois bond sale

Gov. Bruce Rauner says many bond buyers support the pro-business changes he's pushing and want to invest in Illinois despite its worst-in-the-nation credit rating.

Gov. Bruce Rauner says many bond buyers support the pro-business changes he's pushing and want to invest in Illinois despite its worst-in-the-nation credit rating.

AG Madigan sues Jimmy John's over noncompete agreements

AG Madigan sues Jimmy John's over noncompete agreements

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing the Jimmy John's sandwich chain accusing it of improperly forcing low-level employees to sign agreements preventing them from seeking jobs with competitors.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing the Jimmy John's sandwich chain accusing it of improperly forcing low-level employees to sign agreements preventing them from seeking jobs with competitors.

Eric Holder weighs in for Uber against fingerprint checks

Eric Holder weighs in for Uber against fingerprint checks

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has written to lawmakers on behalf of Uber to argue against the use of fingerprint-based background checks as they consider how to regulate ride-hailing service drivers.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has written to lawmakers on behalf of Uber to argue against the use of fingerprint-based background checks as they consider how to regulate ride-hailing service drivers.

Tribune renames itself 'Tronc' while Gannett weighs its bid

Tribune renames itself 'Tronc' while Gannett weighs its bid

We still don't know if USA Today owner Gannett will continue its $864 million bid for Tribune Publishing, but we do know that no one will have Tribune to kick around anymore.

We still don't know if USA Today owner Gannett will continue its $864 million bid for Tribune Publishing, but we do know that no one will have Tribune to kick around anymore.

Exelon says it will close two Illinois nuclear plants

Exelon says it will close two Illinois nuclear plants

Exelon Corp. said Thursday that it will shut two Illinois nuclear power plants after the Legislature failed to approve a financial-support plan, but an email obtained by The Associated Press indicates the company is enlisting employees in an ongoing, full-steam lobbying effort.

Exelon Corp. said Thursday that it will shut two Illinois nuclear power plants after the Legislature failed to approve a financial-support plan, but an email obtained by The Associated Press indicates the company is enlisting employees in an ongoing, full-steam lobbying effort.

Downtown tobacco shop alleges new city tax illegal

Downtown tobacco shop alleges new city tax illegal

The self-proclaimed oldest tobacco shop in the country has filed a motion for injunctive relief against the city, alleging a yet-to-be-enacted tobacco tax violates state law.

The self-proclaimed oldest tobacco shop in the country has filed a motion for injunctive relief against the city, alleging a yet-to-be-enacted tobacco tax violates state law.

May marijuana sales boost Illinois industry total over $10M

May marijuana sales boost Illinois industry total over $10M

Medical marijuana retail shops in Illinois saw a slight increase in sales in May compared to the previous month.

Medical marijuana retail shops in Illinois saw a slight increase in sales in May compared to the previous month.

Maryville Academy to stop housing children in Chicago area

Maryville Academy to stop housing children in Chicago area

Maryville Academy has decided to stop taking in children at its two suburban Chicago campuses and its city-based shelter amid a looming state funding cut to residential and institutional aid.

Maryville Academy has decided to stop taking in children at its two suburban Chicago campuses and its city-based shelter amid a looming state funding cut to residential and institutional aid.

Illinois Legislature OKs wage increase for home-care workers

Illinois Legislature OKs wage increase for home-care workers

Illinois lawmakers have approved wage increases for tens of thousands of home-care workers in three different programs.

Illinois lawmakers have approved wage increases for tens of thousands of home-care workers in three different programs.

Illinois House OKs plan to expand medical marijuana program

Illinois House OKs plan to expand medical marijuana program

The Illinois House has approved a plan to expand the state's medical marijuana pilot program by two-and-a-half years and add post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness to the list of allowed conditions.

The Illinois House has approved a plan to expand the state's medical marijuana pilot program by two-and-a-half years and add post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness to the list of allowed conditions.

Rauner reverses course on medical marijuana, backs expansion

Rauner reverses course on medical marijuana, backs expansion

Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed course on broadening Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program and is now supporting a plan to extend it roughly two years and add more qualifying health conditions.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed course on broadening Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program and is now supporting a plan to extend it roughly two years and add more qualifying health conditions.

Illinois Commerce Commission OKs Peoples Gas settlements

Illinois Commerce Commission OKs Peoples Gas settlements

The Illinois Commerce Commission says consumers should get refunds within three months after it approved $18.5 million in settlements with a Chicago utility company.

The Illinois Commerce Commission says consumers should get refunds within three months after it approved $18.5 million in settlements with a Chicago utility company.

McDonald's CEO says company is making changes customers want

McDonald's CEO says company is making changes customers want

McDonald's, under intense pressure in a competitive industry, sought to reassure its shareholders Thursday that it is making changes to its food and service that customers want.

McDonald's, under intense pressure in a competitive industry, sought to reassure its shareholders Thursday that it is making changes to its food and service that customers want.