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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

1/29 Hostess (Chicago)

The Purple Pig in Chicago is looking to hire a full time Hostess.

Entrepreneurs brave the cold to cash in on latest Jordan shoes

You’ve probably heard about the long line of people waiting outside a downtown store for the latest Air Jordan shoe, and it's a very interesting story if you dig a little deeper.

More airlines offer Zika refunds to pregnant women

More U.S. airlines and cruise operators are offering refunds or letting pregnant women change itineraries if they booked a trip to places dealing with an outbreak of Zika virus.

McDonald's to test expanded all-day breakfast with McGriddle

Basking in the fanfare over its all-day breakfast menu, McDonald's is pushing its operational limits by testing the addition of another morning favorite to the lineup: the McGriddle.

1/28 Administrative Support Clerk (Chicago)

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Coal executive demands tax break for industry in free fall

The chief executive of one of the nation's largest coal producers, Murray Energy, made an emotional call Wednesday for steep cuts in state mining taxes to support an industry in free fall.

Illinois medical marijuana advocates push for expansion

Illinois medical marijuana advocates say they delivered 25,000 signatures to Gov. Bruce Rauner ahead of the State of the State address.

United, American offering refunds for travel to Zika areas

United Airlines says customers booked to fly to areas affected by the Zika virus can reschedule or get refunds.

Watchdog: Too few air traffic controllers where needed most

There are too few fully qualified controllers at more than a dozen of the nation's busiest air traffic facilities stretching from Atlanta to Anchorage, according to report released Tuesday by a government watchdog.

Binny's now delivers alcohol in less than an hour

Binny’s Beverage Depot has teamed up with ‘Instacart’ in order to bring you any type of booze you desire.

1/26 Lead Preschool Teacher (Napervillie)

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New SF Tech company ships poop on-demand in mail

If you've ever struggled to send the right gift, a gift that shows how much you "don't" care, some Bay Area techies may have the answer.

1/25 Customer Service Representative (Des Plaines)

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