New Amazon facility in Joliet bringing 2,000 jobs
Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to open a second facility in Joliet and more than 2,000 full-time jobs.
Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to open a second facility in Joliet and more than 2,000 full-time jobs.
Tribune rejects second Gannett bid; sets stage for talks
Tribune Publishing rejected a second takeover bid from USA Today owner Gannett, but did say Monday that it was open to further talks.
Tribune Publishing rejected a second takeover bid from USA Today owner Gannett, but did say Monday that it was open to further talks.
Brewery creates edible 6-pack rings to protect sea turtles
A Florida brewery has created a product in hopes of saving sea turtles and other marine life.
A Florida brewery has created a product in hopes of saving sea turtles and other marine life.
Wendy's to replace workers with machines due to rising minimum wage
Another big fast food chain will soon ask customers to use a touch-screen computers to place orders and pay.
Another big fast food chain will soon ask customers to use a touch-screen computers to place orders and pay.
Walgreens to open 56 neighborhood clinics in Chicago area
The Walgreens drugstore chain is opening more than 50 neighborhood health clinics across the Chicago region.
The Walgreens drugstore chain is opening more than 50 neighborhood health clinics across the Chicago region.
Popular local beer brewer takes on price gouging stores
Eighteen bucks for a bottle of beer? If you think that's outrageous, so does the man who brewed it.
Eighteen bucks for a bottle of beer? If you think that's outrageous, so does the man who brewed it.
Madigan reaches $18.5 million settlement with Peoples Gas
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Tuesday two settlements totaling $18.5 million with Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and its former parent company Integrys Energy Group, and current owner WEC Energy Group, for misleading consumers about the cost of its Accelerated Main Replacement Program.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Tuesday two settlements totaling $18.5 million with Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and its former parent company Integrys Energy Group, and current owner WEC Energy Group, for misleading consumers about the cost of its Accelerated Main Replacement Program.
Illinois board approves U of Chicago hospital expansion
A state review board has approved a $269 million expansion proposal from the University of Chicago Medical Center that includes an adult trauma center.
A state review board has approved a $269 million expansion proposal from the University of Chicago Medical Center that includes an adult trauma center.
Tribune adopts shareholder rights plan to fend off Gannett
Fending off an unsolicited takeover by the owner of USA Today, Chicago's Tribune Publishing has adopted a shareholder rights plan, better known as "poison pill."
Fending off an unsolicited takeover by the owner of USA Today, Chicago's Tribune Publishing has adopted a shareholder rights plan, better known as "poison pill."
Watchdogs: ComEd moving to raise electric bills by at least $150M per year
Some in the Chicago area pay more for utility bills each year than for City Hall's hated property tax. Well, hold on to your wallet. As FOX 32’s Political Editor Mike Flannery reports, watchdogs say ComEd is moving to raise our electric bills by at least $150 million a year.
Some in the Chicago area pay more for utility bills each year than for City Hall's hated property tax. Well, hold on to your wallet. As FOX 32’s Political Editor Mike Flannery reports, watchdogs say ComEd is moving to raise our electric bills by at least $150 million a year.
Cubs accuse alderman of protecting profits of local bar owners
The Cubs are winning big on the field, but may be running into a roadblock at city hall.
The Cubs are winning big on the field, but may be running into a roadblock at city hall.
Tribune Publishing rejects Gannett's 'opportunistic' bid
Tribune Publishing Co. on Wednesday rejected Gannett's more than $388 million buyout offer, saying it's too little for the company that owns The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and other newspapers.
Tribune Publishing Co. on Wednesday rejected Gannett's more than $388 million buyout offer, saying it's too little for the company that owns The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and other newspapers.
New suburban laboratory conducts tests to help save lives during severe weather
A new laboratory aimed at saving lives during tornadoes and hurricanes opened its doors in north suburban Northbrook Tuesday.
A new laboratory aimed at saving lives during tornadoes and hurricanes opened its doors in north suburban Northbrook Tuesday.
Illinois retail medical marijuana sales top $2M in April
The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.2 million in retail sales during April, the largest one-month figure yet.
The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.2 million in retail sales during April, the largest one-month figure yet.
Sports Authority might be closing all 450+ stores
Sports Authority could be en route to shuttering its doors.
Sports Authority could be en route to shuttering its doors.
Starbucks faces $5M lawsuit over amount of ice in its beverages
Coffee conglomerate Starbucks is being sued for $5 million over the amount of ice the drink-maker puts in its iced beverages.
Coffee conglomerate Starbucks is being sued for $5 million over the amount of ice the drink-maker puts in its iced beverages.
Illinois panel again urges medical marijuana expansion
An Illinois advisory board is once again recommending that Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration add new health conditions to a list of what can be treated legally with medical marijuana.
An Illinois advisory board is once again recommending that Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration add new health conditions to a list of what can be treated legally with medical marijuana.
Caterpillar closing 5 more plants amid low demand
Caterpillar Inc. says it will close five more factories — including an Oxford, Mississippi, plant — as the Peoria, Illinois-based heavy equipment maker reacts to slowing demand for construction and mining equipment worldwide by cutting capacity.
Caterpillar Inc. says it will close five more factories — including an Oxford, Mississippi, plant — as the Peoria, Illinois-based heavy equipment maker reacts to slowing demand for construction and mining equipment worldwide by cutting capacity.
Abbott Labs to spend $19.3 billion to buy St. Jude Medical
Abbott Laboratories will spend $19.3 billion to buy St. Jude Medical Inc. in a cash-stock deal that aims to strengthen the medical device maker's stake in cardiovascular care.
Abbott Laboratories will spend $19.3 billion to buy St. Jude Medical Inc. in a cash-stock deal that aims to strengthen the medical device maker's stake in cardiovascular care.
Chicago twins' clothing business booming thanks to Amy Schumer
Twin sisters from Chicago are trying to keep up with internet sales that exploded this week.
Twin sisters from Chicago are trying to keep up with internet sales that exploded this week.