Illinois governor announces record-breaking hotel revenues
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Grayslake Post Office renamed for fallen Army Ranger from Wildwood
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider dedicated a post office Monday for an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider dedicated a post office Monday for an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan.
The Birth of Dude Wipes: Chicago roommates turn conversation into million-dollar idea
Sometimes, it just takes talking with friends to find a million-dollar idea. That's sort of what happened with four roommates in Wrigleyville, who went on to create Dude Wipes. Two of the four co-founders, Jeff Klimkowski and Ryan Meegan, discuss the inspiration behind the product.
Sometimes, it just takes talking with friends to find a million-dollar idea. That's sort of what happened with four roommates in Wrigleyville, who went on to create Dude Wipes. Two of the four co-founders, Jeff Klimkowski and Ryan Meegan, discuss the inspiration behind the product.
Benefits and risks of using ChatGPT for financial help
Philip Shaw, Goldstone Financial Group Advisor, talks about the pitfalls and benefits of using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT for financial guidance.
Philip Shaw, Goldstone Financial Group Advisor, talks about the pitfalls and benefits of using artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT for financial guidance.
Google begins sending out payments in privacy lawsuit settlement
In the massive class-action lawsuit centered around privacy violations, Google has initiated payments starting Friday.
In the massive class-action lawsuit centered around privacy violations, Google has initiated payments starting Friday.
Downtown Chicago office vacancies reach new record high: report
A report from Crain's Chicago Business found troubling economic news for downtown Chicago.
A report from Crain's Chicago Business found troubling economic news for downtown Chicago.
Walgreens cuts 400 jobs, closes distribution center in Edwardsville
Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it will lay off almost 400 employees at an e-commerce shipping center in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it will lay off almost 400 employees at an e-commerce shipping center in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Walgreens cuts 400 jobs, closes distribution center in Edwardsville
Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it will lay off almost 400 employees at an e-commerce shipping center in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it will lay off almost 400 employees at an e-commerce shipping center in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Christmas Tree Shops to close all stores after filing for bankruptcy in May
The business, which sells a variety of discounted home goods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
The business, which sells a variety of discounted home goods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
Subway is revamping itself by going old-school with deli slicers
Subway's incorporation of deli meat slicers involved an $80M investment
Subway's incorporation of deli meat slicers involved an $80M investment
How to help your kids with their first summer paychecks
Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about how parents can usher their children into financial literacy this summer.
Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, talks about how parents can usher their children into financial literacy this summer.
Retirees take on side hustles during inflation
There are more people coming out of retirement and taking on side hustles to cover expenses because of high inflation.
There are more people coming out of retirement and taking on side hustles to cover expenses because of high inflation.
Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae
A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.
A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.
Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
ESPN lays off longtime hosts in major shakeup
Among those losing their jobs at ESPN include Jeff Van Gundy, Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman and Suzy Kolber.
Among those losing their jobs at ESPN include Jeff Van Gundy, Jalen Rose, Max Kellerman and Suzy Kolber.
Teamsters give UPS ultimatum, demanding best contract offer by Friday or risk 'imminent' strike
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
Walgreens to close 150 stores as COVID-19 demand drops, profit declines
Walgreens, one of the largest retail pharmacy chains, is set to close 150 stores by next summer due to increased shoplifting and sluggish sales.
Walgreens, one of the largest retail pharmacy chains, is set to close 150 stores by next summer due to increased shoplifting and sluggish sales.
Walgreens to close 150 stores
Walgreens, one of the largest retail pharmacy chains, is set to close 150 stores by next summer due to increased shoplifting and sluggish sales.
Walgreens, one of the largest retail pharmacy chains, is set to close 150 stores by next summer due to increased shoplifting and sluggish sales.
Tips for investing your money during times of economic uncertainty
John Bever, president of Phase 3 Advisory Services Inc., dishes out financial advice for people looking to invest money during times of economic uncertainty.
John Bever, president of Phase 3 Advisory Services Inc., dishes out financial advice for people looking to invest money during times of economic uncertainty.