Nuts to that; Hershey rejects kiss from chocolate competitor
Hershey says it rejected a takeover offer from Oreo maker Mondelez that would bring some of the world's best known cookies and chocolates under one company.
Hershey says it rejected a takeover offer from Oreo maker Mondelez that would bring some of the world's best known cookies and chocolates under one company.
IKEA recalls 29 million dressers after 6 child deaths
IKEA is recalling 29 million dressers and several other models of chest and dressers “following an additional child fatality” linked to the MALM dresser. In February 2016, IKEA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission learned a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minnesota died when a MALM dresser tipped over a pinned him against his bed.
IKEA is recalling 29 million dressers and several other models of chest and dressers “following an additional child fatality” linked to the MALM dresser. In February 2016, IKEA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission learned a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minnesota died when a MALM dresser tipped over a pinned him against his bed.
Global stocks tumble after Britain votes to leave the EU
Stocks are plunging in the U.S. and worldwide Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union. The result stunned investors, who reacted by rushing to the safety of gold and U.S. government bonds as they wondered what will come next for Britain, Europe and the global economy.
Stocks are plunging in the U.S. and worldwide Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union. The result stunned investors, who reacted by rushing to the safety of gold and U.S. government bonds as they wondered what will come next for Britain, Europe and the global economy.
Chicago sets rules on ride-hailing, short-term rental apps
After weeks of debate, Chicago's City Council approved compromise measures Wednesday placing at least some restrictions on two ventures at the core of the sharing economy, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft and short-term rental companies like Airbnb.
After weeks of debate, Chicago's City Council approved compromise measures Wednesday placing at least some restrictions on two ventures at the core of the sharing economy, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft and short-term rental companies like Airbnb.
Boeing says it signs historic sales agreement with Iran Air
Boeing Co. said Tuesday it signed an agreement with Iran Air "expressing the airline's intent" to buy its aircraft, setting up the biggest business deal between the Islamic Republic and America since the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran — if it goes through.
Boeing Co. said Tuesday it signed an agreement with Iran Air "expressing the airline's intent" to buy its aircraft, setting up the biggest business deal between the Islamic Republic and America since the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran — if it goes through.
Suit accusing Starbucks of under-filling lattes can proceed
A federal judge is allowing the bulk of a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of systematically under-filling lattes to move forward.
A federal judge is allowing the bulk of a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of systematically under-filling lattes to move forward.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Illinois smokers
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Illinois smokers who sought reinstatement of a $10.1 billion class-action judgment in a long-running lawsuit against Philip Morris.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Illinois smokers who sought reinstatement of a $10.1 billion class-action judgment in a long-running lawsuit against Philip Morris.
Chicago panel OKs Uber and Lyft rules requiring fingerprints
A Chicago City Council committee has advanced plans to increase regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
A Chicago City Council committee has advanced plans to increase regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.
Illinois unemployment rate drops as workforce shrinks
The unemployment rate dropped across Illinois in May to 6.4 percent, but state officials attributed the drop to a decrease in the size of the state's workforce.
The unemployment rate dropped across Illinois in May to 6.4 percent, but state officials attributed the drop to a decrease in the size of the state's workforce.
Johnson Publishing announces sale of Ebony, Jet magazines
Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm.
Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm.
Federal judge OKs merger of Chicago-area health care systems
A federal judge has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's request to block the merger of Advocate Health Care and North Shore University Health System.
A federal judge has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's request to block the merger of Advocate Health Care and North Shore University Health System.
After credit downgrades, Rauner defends Illinois bond sale
Gov. Bruce Rauner says many bond buyers support the pro-business changes he's pushing and want to invest in Illinois despite its worst-in-the-nation credit rating.
Gov. Bruce Rauner says many bond buyers support the pro-business changes he's pushing and want to invest in Illinois despite its worst-in-the-nation credit rating.
McDonald's to move into Oprah's old Chicago office in 2018
McDonald's is moving back to Chicago and taking over the old home of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
McDonald's is moving back to Chicago and taking over the old home of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
AG Madigan sues Jimmy John's over noncompete agreements
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing the Jimmy John's sandwich chain accusing it of improperly forcing low-level employees to sign agreements preventing them from seeking jobs with competitors.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing the Jimmy John's sandwich chain accusing it of improperly forcing low-level employees to sign agreements preventing them from seeking jobs with competitors.
Eric Holder weighs in for Uber against fingerprint checks
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has written to lawmakers on behalf of Uber to argue against the use of fingerprint-based background checks as they consider how to regulate ride-hailing service drivers.
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has written to lawmakers on behalf of Uber to argue against the use of fingerprint-based background checks as they consider how to regulate ride-hailing service drivers.
Tribune renames itself 'Tronc' while Gannett weighs its bid
We still don't know if USA Today owner Gannett will continue its $864 million bid for Tribune Publishing, but we do know that no one will have Tribune to kick around anymore.
We still don't know if USA Today owner Gannett will continue its $864 million bid for Tribune Publishing, but we do know that no one will have Tribune to kick around anymore.
Exelon says it will close two Illinois nuclear plants
Exelon Corp. said Thursday that it will shut two Illinois nuclear power plants after the Legislature failed to approve a financial-support plan, but an email obtained by The Associated Press indicates the company is enlisting employees in an ongoing, full-steam lobbying effort.
Exelon Corp. said Thursday that it will shut two Illinois nuclear power plants after the Legislature failed to approve a financial-support plan, but an email obtained by The Associated Press indicates the company is enlisting employees in an ongoing, full-steam lobbying effort.
Downtown tobacco shop alleges new city tax illegal
The self-proclaimed oldest tobacco shop in the country has filed a motion for injunctive relief against the city, alleging a yet-to-be-enacted tobacco tax violates state law.
The self-proclaimed oldest tobacco shop in the country has filed a motion for injunctive relief against the city, alleging a yet-to-be-enacted tobacco tax violates state law.
May marijuana sales boost Illinois industry total over $10M
Medical marijuana retail shops in Illinois saw a slight increase in sales in May compared to the previous month.
Medical marijuana retail shops in Illinois saw a slight increase in sales in May compared to the previous month.
Maryville Academy to stop housing children in Chicago area
Maryville Academy has decided to stop taking in children at its two suburban Chicago campuses and its city-based shelter amid a looming state funding cut to residential and institutional aid.
Maryville Academy has decided to stop taking in children at its two suburban Chicago campuses and its city-based shelter amid a looming state funding cut to residential and institutional aid.