Illinois insurance prices up for some under health care law

Many Illinois consumers will pay higher prices for health insurance entering the third year of President Barack Obama's health care law, industry experts said after the government published the 2016 prices Monday.

10/26 Marketing Copywriter (Northbrook)

OpticsPlanet is looking for a capable writer with a rich background in sports shooting, hunting and the sporting goods industry to create both technical and creative copy in an ecommerce environment.

Six Flags Great America makes good on bet, renames theme park and ride

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has made good on their bet with their sister park, Six Flags Great Adventure, where they agreed to rename the park and a ride if the Cubs lost.

10/23 Carpentry framers, trimmers (Chicago area)

Horizon Carpentry is the leading carpenter contractor in the Chicago area. At this time, we are hiring experienced carpentry framers and trim carpenters.

Rauner administration reaches contract deals with 3 unions

Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration says it has reached tentative agreements on labor contracts with three unions representing state workers.

The greatest bars in the world, and Chicago has one of them

The Top 10 greatest bars in the world include upscale drinking dens and gritty dive bars, according to Conde Nast Traveler.

Attorney general warns of scams during chip card rollout

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning people about scammers taking advantage of consumer confusion over new credit cards embedded with computer chips. Banks and major credit card issuers have been sending consumers the new, more secure cards.

10/22 Research Coordinator (Vernon Hills)

Kinzie Property Management is currently looking for a Research Coordinator to join the team at our Vernon Hills office.

Approved patients can start getting medical marijuana in 2 weeks

Illinoisans are just a couple weeks away from legally buying medical marijuana, and FOX 32 got an exclusive look inside the first dispensary that will open in the Chicago area.

Koch Foods hiring 200 in $35M expansion in Scott County

Koch Foods says it's investing $35 million to expand its chicken processing plants in Morton and Forest, adding 200 production jobs.

Drink Beck's? You may be owed some money

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. drinkers of Beck's beer who thought the American-made brew they were buying was still a fancy, century-old German import can get cash payments under a $20 million settlement approved Tuesday in a class-action lawsuit over deceptive packaging.

Illinois State Museum may lose accreditation due to closure

The Illinois State Museum system is in danger of losing its national accreditation after Gov. Bruce Rauner closed the museums due to the state budget impasse.

10/21 Junior Graphic Artist (Niles)

Awards International Co., a family owned and operated business since 1958 located in Niles, seeks to fill 1 opening in our Graphics Arts Department.

Health insurers return to Illinois marketplace

Illinois consumers shopping for health insurance for 2016 will see familiar companies, newcomers and health plans with narrow networks when the marketplace opens in less than two weeks.