Big Lots strikes deal to keep hundreds of US stores open
Big Lots has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its stores open following its bankruptcy filing in September.
Big Lots has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its stores open following its bankruptcy filing in September.
Chicago area entrepreneur teaches natural hair styling, beauty
A Joliet entrepreneur is creating and teaching all about natural beauty in the southwest suburbs.
A Joliet entrepreneur is creating and teaching all about natural beauty in the southwest suburbs.
Social Security changes coming in 2025
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
The Social Security Administration is set to make some major changes next year.
Watch out for return scams
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
Now that the holidays are over, scammers are targeting victims in a new way.
These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
Tips on avoiding winter scams
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
Scammers are constantly devising new tactics to deceive victims.
U.S. Steel sale now in Biden's hands
The president must make a decision within two weeks.
The president must make a decision within two weeks.
These retailers are closing stores in 2025
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
President Biden to decide on sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company
President Joe Biden is set to decide the fate of one of the companies that built America.
President Joe Biden is set to decide the fate of one of the companies that built America.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day
Most stores and other businesses are closed on Christmas to give workers time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open.
Most stores and other businesses are closed on Christmas to give workers time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open.
Hyundai EV drivers can get a free NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers – here’s how
Hyundai is hoping to make charging their electric vehicles as easy as possible by offering a free NACS adapter for use at thousands of Tesla Superchargers.
Hyundai is hoping to make charging their electric vehicles as easy as possible by offering a free NACS adapter for use at thousands of Tesla Superchargers.
Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.
Here’s what a Honda-Nissan merger could mean for the auto industry and consumers
The potential merger could help boost the auto companies production of electric vehicles amid growing changes in the car industry.
The potential merger could help boost the auto companies production of electric vehicles amid growing changes in the car industry.
Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion, the company said Monday.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion, the company said Monday.
The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy amid a weaker housing market and a growing availability of cheaper alternatives.
The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy amid a weaker housing market and a growing availability of cheaper alternatives.
Nissan, Honda announce merger plans, which would create world's No. 3 automaker
Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Chicago Restaurant Week starts Jan. 24. Here’s the full lineup
More than 470 restaurants are participating, the most on record, with 71 new restaurants added this year.
More than 470 restaurants are participating, the most on record, with 71 new restaurants added this year.
Party City closing after 40 years in business
Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'
Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'