4 Christmas shipping deadlines you need to know
‘Tis the season for giving, with most gifts delivered right to your front door. The United States Postal Service says it expects to deliver 750 million packages this holiday season. If you include Christmas cards and letters, they estimate they’ll deliver 16 billion items of cheer.
‘Tis the season for giving, with most gifts delivered right to your front door. The United States Postal Service says it expects to deliver 750 million packages this holiday season. If you include Christmas cards and letters, they estimate they’ll deliver 16 billion items of cheer.
Rauner signs bill sparing 2 nuclear plants
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner approved a plan Wednesday that will provide billions of dollars in subsidies to Exelon Corp. to keep two unprofitable nuclear plants from closing prematurely.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner approved a plan Wednesday that will provide billions of dollars in subsidies to Exelon Corp. to keep two unprofitable nuclear plants from closing prematurely.
Jimmy John's pays $100K in settlement over non-compete clauses
Jimmy John’s will pay $100,000 in a settlement over an improper non-compete clause in employee contracts, Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday.
Jimmy John’s will pay $100,000 in a settlement over an improper non-compete clause in employee contracts, Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday.
McDonald's new Chicago headquarters breaks ground Tuesday
McDonald’s has taken another big step toward moving its headquarters from the western suburbs to Chicago.
McDonald’s has taken another big step toward moving its headquarters from the western suburbs to Chicago.
Trump rips Boeing for cost overruns on new Air Force One, says 'cancel order'
President-elect Donald Trump, a political newcomer who touts his corporate skills, turned businessman-in-chief Tuesday, first demanding the government cancel a multibillion-dollar order for new presidential planes and then hailing a Japanese company's commitment to invest billions in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump, a political newcomer who touts his corporate skills, turned businessman-in-chief Tuesday, first demanding the government cancel a multibillion-dollar order for new presidential planes and then hailing a Japanese company's commitment to invest billions in the U.S.
More than 2 million dehumidifiers recalled for fire risk
About 2.5 million dehumidifiers have been recalled following 450 fires and $19 million in property damage.
About 2.5 million dehumidifiers have been recalled following 450 fires and $19 million in property damage.
Illinois lawmakers vote to spare 2 nuclear plants
A plan to keep two Illinois nuclear power plants operating and save thousands of jobs is on its way to Gov. Bruce Rauner, who supports the measure.
A plan to keep two Illinois nuclear power plants operating and save thousands of jobs is on its way to Gov. Bruce Rauner, who supports the measure.
Last-minute Exelon subsidy plan goes to Illinois House floor
A massive plan to bolster Illinois' nuclear industry and expand energy efficiency programs will get a House floor vote Thursday on the final day of the General Assembly's fall session, despite concerns by critics that the measure amounts to a multibillion-dollar bailout.
A massive plan to bolster Illinois' nuclear industry and expand energy efficiency programs will get a House floor vote Thursday on the final day of the General Assembly's fall session, despite concerns by critics that the measure amounts to a multibillion-dollar bailout.
Heated debate continues over ComEd rate hike: 'Enough is enough!'
ComEd says it only wants to charge you $3 more a year for electricity. Critics, though, claim the company's proposal in Springfield would cost a typical consumer $50 more each year.
ComEd says it only wants to charge you $3 more a year for electricity. Critics, though, claim the company's proposal in Springfield would cost a typical consumer $50 more each year.
Carrier says it has deal with Trump to keep jobs in Indiana
Air conditioning company Carrier said Tuesday that it had reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence planned to travel to the state Thursday to unveil the agreement alongside company officials.
Air conditioning company Carrier said Tuesday that it had reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence planned to travel to the state Thursday to unveil the agreement alongside company officials.
This year's Cyber Monday was bigger and better than ever
While millions of Americans went back to work Monday, chances are they didn't get a whole lot done with today being Cyber Monday.
While millions of Americans went back to work Monday, chances are they didn't get a whole lot done with today being Cyber Monday.
Online shopping on Black Friday up almost 22%
Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record fashion this week, one tracking company said, driving online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record fashion this week, one tracking company said, driving online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
Black Friday shoppers get early start on Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving holiday wound down, Bay Area shoppers took to the mall and other retailers that opened Thursday as consumers sought to get a jump start on Black Friday holiday shopping.
As the Thanksgiving holiday wound down, Bay Area shoppers took to the mall and other retailers that opened Thursday as consumers sought to get a jump start on Black Friday holiday shopping.
Motorola plans to cut 200 Illinois workers
Motorola Solutions Inc. plans to cut 200 workers from offices in two suburbs and its headquarters in Chicago.
Motorola Solutions Inc. plans to cut 200 workers from offices in two suburbs and its headquarters in Chicago.
Black Friday Survival Guide: Online start times and tips
Serious deal-seekers are already planning their Thanksgiving weekend shopping, and experts believe that once again the holiday itself may offer better deals than Black Friday the day afterward.
Serious deal-seekers are already planning their Thanksgiving weekend shopping, and experts believe that once again the holiday itself may offer better deals than Black Friday the day afterward.
For 2nd year in a row, Black Friday protest planned on Chicago's Michigan Avenue
Protesters who obstructed Black Friday shoppers on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue last year are planning to do it again this year.
Protesters who obstructed Black Friday shoppers on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue last year are planning to do it again this year.
The Chicago Theater hit by massive data breach
The Madison Square Garden Co. says customers at five of its locations may have been affected by a data breach.
The Madison Square Garden Co. says customers at five of its locations may have been affected by a data breach.
Dow surpasses 19,000 for first time in history
The Dow Jones industrial average is closing above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.
The Dow Jones industrial average is closing above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.
What a Trump administration means for your retirement
What impact will a Trump presidency have on the 46 million Baby Boomers living in the U.S.? President-elect Trump, a Baby Boomer himself, has his work cut out for him when it comes to dealing with Social Security and Medicare.
What impact will a Trump presidency have on the 46 million Baby Boomers living in the U.S.? President-elect Trump, a Baby Boomer himself, has his work cut out for him when it comes to dealing with Social Security and Medicare.
Micro hotel rooms coming soon to Chicago
Finding a reasonably priced hotel room in a big city is not easy. But now, more hotel chains are offering micro hotel rooms.
Finding a reasonably priced hotel room in a big city is not easy. But now, more hotel chains are offering micro hotel rooms.