Rauner: Illinois State Museum may open with its own funding

Rauner: Illinois State Museum may open with its own funding

Gov. Bruce Rauner has rejected legislation to reopen the Illinois State Museum, but says it may operate again if the museum can find its own funding through entry fees, donations and partnerships.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has rejected legislation to reopen the Illinois State Museum, but says it may operate again if the museum can find its own funding through entry fees, donations and partnerships.

Fans freak after Subway raises the price of its footlong to $6

Fans freak after Subway raises the price of its footlong to $6

Subway has been offering its classic $5 footlong deal since 2007 but this week the chain says that those days are over.

Subway has been offering its classic $5 footlong deal since 2007 but this week the chain says that those days are over.

2/4 Accounts Receivable / Billing Rep (Humboldt Park)

2/4 Accounts Receivable / Billing Rep (Humboldt Park)

Bella Moulding is seeking a dedicated and reliable Accounts Receivables professional to join our team.

Bella Moulding is seeking a dedicated and reliable Accounts Receivables professional to join our team.

Chicago Public Schools sells bonds to keep doors open

Chicago Public Schools sells bonds to keep doors open

Chicago Public Schools has sold $725 million in tax-exempt bonds it says will help get the district through the rest of the school year.

Chicago Public Schools has sold $725 million in tax-exempt bonds it says will help get the district through the rest of the school year.

Rauner creates privately funded economic agency

Rauner creates privately funded economic agency

Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his executive powers to create a privately run and funded economic development agency that he says will "jump-start" job growth.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his executive powers to create a privately run and funded economic development agency that he says will "jump-start" job growth.

Peabody coal clean-up protections questioned in Illinois

Peabody coal clean-up protections questioned in Illinois

A Midwest environmental group is questioning the ability of the country's largest coal producer to guarantee it has enough money for future cleanup of its Illinois mines, and it's threatening to sue the state if regulators don't change their approach.

A Midwest environmental group is questioning the ability of the country's largest coal producer to guarantee it has enough money for future cleanup of its Illinois mines, and it's threatening to sue the state if regulators don't change their approach.

Chicago schools announce cuts after union rejects offer

Chicago schools announce cuts after union rejects offer

Chicago school officials say they're ready to cut $100 million from school budgets and force teachers to pay more pension costs after the teachers' union rejected the latest offer in contentious contract negotiations that have lasted over a year.

Chicago school officials say they're ready to cut $100 million from school budgets and force teachers to pay more pension costs after the teachers' union rejected the latest offer in contentious contract negotiations that have lasted over a year.

2/3 Cashier (Chicago)

2/3 Cashier (Chicago)

Red Snapper on Chicago's East Side is hiring entry-level and experienced cashiers to work at our Restaurant!

Red Snapper on Chicago's East Side is hiring entry-level and experienced cashiers to work at our Restaurant!

MGM Resorts outsourcing Strip parking to Chicago-based firm

MGM Resorts outsourcing Strip parking to Chicago-based firm

The Las Vegas Strip casino company that announced last month it'll begin charging for parking said Tuesday it's handing the keys to the program to a Chicago-based firm.

The Las Vegas Strip casino company that announced last month it'll begin charging for parking said Tuesday it's handing the keys to the program to a Chicago-based firm.

Illinois attorney general seeks stay on hospital tax ruling

Illinois attorney general seeks stay on hospital tax ruling

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is asking an appeals court to hold back enforcement of its ruling on a part of a state law that lets hospitals avoid taxes.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is asking an appeals court to hold back enforcement of its ruling on a part of a state law that lets hospitals avoid taxes.

Attendance at Illinois historic sites drops by 7 percent

Attendance at Illinois historic sites drops by 7 percent

Visits to Illinois' historic sites fell by 7 percent in 2015, despite the state's commemorations of the 150th anniversaries of the Civil War's end, President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and his burial in Springfield, according to state figures.

Visits to Illinois' historic sites fell by 7 percent in 2015, despite the state's commemorations of the 150th anniversaries of the Civil War's end, President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and his burial in Springfield, according to state figures.

Illinois medical marijuana sales top $1.2M in January

Illinois medical marijuana sales top $1.2M in January

Medical marijuana sales in Illinois picked up in January as more dispensaries opened around the state.

Medical marijuana sales in Illinois picked up in January as more dispensaries opened around the state.

Research firm: Illinois marijuana market forecast is gloomy

Research firm: Illinois marijuana market forecast is gloomy

A market research company is growing pessimistic about Illinois medical marijuana, telling investors that retail sales could reach just $15.6 million in 2016 due at least in part to moves by Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration to limit the program's expansion.

A market research company is growing pessimistic about Illinois medical marijuana, telling investors that retail sales could reach just $15.6 million in 2016 due at least in part to moves by Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration to limit the program's expansion.

Airlines restore tiny perks, like pretzels, to pacify fliers

Airlines restore tiny perks, like pretzels, to pacify fliers

After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach.

After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach.

2/1 Warehouse/Shipping/Assembly (Niles)

2/1 Warehouse/Shipping/Assembly (Niles)

Since 1958, Awards International, located in Niles IL (just a few miles north of Chicago), has been serving the world of corporate recognition. Our creative designs, excellent products, competitive prices, and timely deliveries are guaranteed.

Since 1958, Awards International, located in Niles IL (just a few miles north of Chicago), has been serving the world of corporate recognition. Our creative designs, excellent products, competitive prices, and timely deliveries are guaranteed.

Budget fight leaves Illinois stuck with overdue bills

Budget fight leaves Illinois stuck with overdue bills

The Friday afternoon email read with remarkable alacrity, given its message: The trip to a Springfield store to buy all-purpose Fabuloso Cleaner for the Secretary of State's office was for naught.

The Friday afternoon email read with remarkable alacrity, given its message: The trip to a Springfield store to buy all-purpose Fabuloso Cleaner for the Secretary of State's office was for naught.

Rauner administration again rejects new medical marijuana conditions

Rauner administration again rejects new medical marijuana conditions

Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration has again rejected expanding the list of diseases that can be treated with marijuana in Illinois.

Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration has again rejected expanding the list of diseases that can be treated with marijuana in Illinois.

Caterpillar closing 5 plants, cutting 670 jobs

Caterpillar closing 5 plants, cutting 670 jobs

Caterpillar says it plans to close five plants and trim about 670 jobs in Illinois and several other states, in the latest phase of a larger cost-cutting campaign announced last year.

Caterpillar says it plans to close five plants and trim about 670 jobs in Illinois and several other states, in the latest phase of a larger cost-cutting campaign announced last year.