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.
Enrollees of failed Illinois insurance co-op face high costs
Officials say Illinois residents with Land of Lincoln Health insurance won't be able to transfer what they've paid in copays and deductibles to new plans after the failing nonprofit company goes out of business.
Officials say Illinois residents with Land of Lincoln Health insurance won't be able to transfer what they've paid in copays and deductibles to new plans after the failing nonprofit company goes out of business.
Fiat to keep Wrangler in Ohio, move Cherokee to Illinois
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will spend $1 billion to retool its Ohio assembly plant for production of a new Jeep Wrangler and to move its Jeep Cherokee line to Illinois.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will spend $1 billion to retool its Ohio assembly plant for production of a new Jeep Wrangler and to move its Jeep Cherokee line to Illinois.
Illinois moves to shut down failing health insurance co-op
An Illinois health insurance co-op with 49,000 policyholders in the state has become the latest casualty among a dwindling group of nonprofit alternative insurers set up under the Affordable Care Act.
An Illinois health insurance co-op with 49,000 policyholders in the state has become the latest casualty among a dwindling group of nonprofit alternative insurers set up under the Affordable Care Act.
Illinois medical marijuana sales reach $2.57 million in June
The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.57 million in retail sales during June, a sign of continuing steady growth of the retail market.
The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.57 million in retail sales during June, a sign of continuing steady growth of the retail market.
Comcast adds Chicago customers to those under data caps
Comcast is increasing the number of home internet customers who will face limits on how much data they can use before getting hit with extra charges.
Comcast is increasing the number of home internet customers who will face limits on how much data they can use before getting hit with extra charges.
Illinois tries to save health insurer from financial failure
The state of Illinois has tried an unusual maneuver to save a health insurer with 49,000 Illinois policyholders from possible financial failure by blocking it from paying a $31.8 million bill to the federal government.
The state of Illinois has tried an unusual maneuver to save a health insurer with 49,000 Illinois policyholders from possible financial failure by blocking it from paying a $31.8 million bill to the federal government.
McDonald's adding McGriddles to all-day breakfast menu
You can have McGriddles with that. McDonald's plans to offer the sandwiches around the clock after testing the addition of the sandwich to its all-day breakfast menu in select markets.
You can have McGriddles with that. McDonald's plans to offer the sandwiches around the clock after testing the addition of the sandwich to its all-day breakfast menu in select markets.
Hostess, four years after bankruptcy, will go public again
Almost four years after seeking bankruptcy protection under a barrage of labor issues and rapidly changing appetites, the maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs will take the stage once again as a publicly traded company.
Almost four years after seeking bankruptcy protection under a barrage of labor issues and rapidly changing appetites, the maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs will take the stage once again as a publicly traded company.
Starbucks raising beverages prices mid-July
On July 12, that grande latte with an extra shot may cost more than usual.
On July 12, that grande latte with an extra shot may cost more than usual.
Gun shop cancels raffle of AR-15 rifle for Orlando victims
A suburban Chicago gun shop has canceled a raffle of a semi-automatic rifle to benefit victims of the nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.
A suburban Chicago gun shop has canceled a raffle of a semi-automatic rifle to benefit victims of the nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.
General Mills expands flour recall after outbreak of E. coli
General Mills is expanding its recall of certain types of flour in response to an ongoing outbreak of illnesses related to a strain of E. coli bacteria.
General Mills is expanding its recall of certain types of flour in response to an ongoing outbreak of illnesses related to a strain of E. coli bacteria.
Illinois State Museum to reopen with admission fee Saturday
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is set to reopen Saturday with an admission fee after it closed in September due to the lack of a state budget.
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is set to reopen Saturday with an admission fee after it closed in September due to the lack of a state budget.
Noodles & Company confirm credit card breach
Check your credit cards, there's been another breach.
Check your credit cards, there's been another breach.
Illinois medical marijuana program gets boost from Rauner OK
Illinois' experiment with medical marijuana has earned a boost thanks to Gov. Bruce Rauner's approval of legislation extending the state pilot program for 2 1/2 years and including two more medical conditions.
Illinois' experiment with medical marijuana has earned a boost thanks to Gov. Bruce Rauner's approval of legislation extending the state pilot program for 2 1/2 years and including two more medical conditions.