O'Hare workers delay strike until after Thanksgiving weekend
About 500 workers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago say they'll strike Nov. 29, after the Thanksgiving holiday.
About 500 workers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago say they'll strike Nov. 29, after the Thanksgiving holiday.
ComEd 'cable fault' leaves roads blocked, power out in South Loop
Several streets are blocked and buses were rerouted after some type of electrical transformer problem caused a minor power outage in the South Loop.
Several streets are blocked and buses were rerouted after some type of electrical transformer problem caused a minor power outage in the South Loop.
Delivery company UPS plans hiring fairs at Chicago colleges
CHICAGO (AP) — The package delivery company UPS Inc. is hosting three hiring fairs with the City Colleges of Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the company is looking for more than 3,800 part-time and seasonal workers for the holiday season. Emanuel says Chicago's workforce is "the perfect match" for UPS and the jobs can help prepare employees for a career in the...
CHICAGO (AP) — The package delivery company UPS Inc. is hosting three hiring fairs with the City Colleges of Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the company is looking for more than 3,800 part-time and seasonal workers for the holiday season. Emanuel says Chicago's workforce is "the perfect match" for UPS and the jobs can help prepare employees for a career in the...
O'Hare airport workers vote to strike ahead of Thanksgiving
Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Amazon Prime price to drop for one day only
On Friday, November 18, Amazon will drop its $99/year Prime membership fee to $79 for just one day. The deal is valid only for individual memberships and not for gift memberships.
On Friday, November 18, Amazon will drop its $99/year Prime membership fee to $79 for just one day. The deal is valid only for individual memberships and not for gift memberships.
Lawsuit blasts new Airbnb regulations
A lawsuit has been filed to stop a new ordinance that would put stricter regulations on people who share their homes through sites like Airbnb
A lawsuit has been filed to stop a new ordinance that would put stricter regulations on people who share their homes through sites like Airbnb
ComEd wants another rate increase
The Chicago area's biggest electric utility wants another rate increase.
The Chicago area's biggest electric utility wants another rate increase.
After complaints, Trump-branded buildings being renamed
Donald Trump's name is being stripped off three luxury apartment buildings after hundreds of tenants signed a petition saying they were embarrassed to live in a place associated with the Republican president-elect.
Donald Trump's name is being stripped off three luxury apartment buildings after hundreds of tenants signed a petition saying they were embarrassed to live in a place associated with the Republican president-elect.
Boss says employees who agree with Trump's rhetoric should resign
If you voted for Donald Trump, you may not feel welcomed at Grubhub.
If you voted for Donald Trump, you may not feel welcomed at Grubhub.
Best Toy Awards 2016 announced by Good Housekeeping
The holidays are almost in sight - and good housekeeping magazine is helping shoppers get a jump on the hottest toys this season with their 2016 best toy awards!
The holidays are almost in sight - and good housekeeping magazine is helping shoppers get a jump on the hottest toys this season with their 2016 best toy awards!
Illinois health law choices shrinking with insurer exits
Illinois consumers who buy health insurance on the marketplace created by President Barack Obama's overhaul will find less choice than ever when they pick a policy for next year.
Illinois consumers who buy health insurance on the marketplace created by President Barack Obama's overhaul will find less choice than ever when they pick a policy for next year.
Amazon courts food shoppers
Amazon wants you to order your turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce online this Thanksgiving its latest effort to make its Prime subscription service a central part of food shopping, much the way it's done for other consumer goods.
Amazon wants you to order your turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce online this Thanksgiving its latest effort to make its Prime subscription service a central part of food shopping, much the way it's done for other consumer goods.
Twitter to shutter Vine video service along with slashing workforce
Twitter, which has announced job cuts as it attempts to turn around its struggling business, announced Thursday that it is also shutting down Vine, its video sharing service.
Twitter, which has announced job cuts as it attempts to turn around its struggling business, announced Thursday that it is also shutting down Vine, its video sharing service.
Avocado shortage sends U.S. prices soaring
Avocado imports from Mexico, which tend to increase this time of year, have plunged, sending U.S. prices for the fruit soaring.
Avocado imports from Mexico, which tend to increase this time of year, have plunged, sending U.S. prices for the fruit soaring.
Obama administration confirms double-digit premium hikes
Premiums will go up sharply next year under President Barack Obama's health care law, and many consumers will be down to just one insurer, the administration confirmed Monday. That's sure to stoke another "Obamacare" controversy days before a presidential election.
Premiums will go up sharply next year under President Barack Obama's health care law, and many consumers will be down to just one insurer, the administration confirmed Monday. That's sure to stoke another "Obamacare" controversy days before a presidential election.
Caterpillar opening 1st permanent office in downtown Chicago
The Peoria-based construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar Inc. is opening its first permanent office in Chicago.
The Peoria-based construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar Inc. is opening its first permanent office in Chicago.
Snoopy cut loose by MetLife
Snoopy has been handed the pink slip.
Snoopy has been handed the pink slip.
Chicago judge hears closing arguments, will finally rule if food truck laws are unconstitutional
It's a courtroom fight pitting a cupcake company against the city of Chicago, and the outcome could determine just how many food trucks you'll see downtown.
It's a courtroom fight pitting a cupcake company against the city of Chicago, and the outcome could determine just how many food trucks you'll see downtown.
Samsung sets up airport kiosks for last-minute Galaxy Note 7 exchanges
There’s more fallout from those Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones which were overheating and catching on fire.
There’s more fallout from those Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones which were overheating and catching on fire.
Caterpillar CEO to retire next year
Caterpillar said Monday that CEO and Chairman Doug Oberhelman will retire from the company next year and will be replaced as CEO by Jim Umpleby, an executive who has worked at the construction and mining equipment company for more than three decades.
Caterpillar said Monday that CEO and Chairman Doug Oberhelman will retire from the company next year and will be replaced as CEO by Jim Umpleby, an executive who has worked at the construction and mining equipment company for more than three decades.