Meli Café in Greektown abruptly closes after 20 years

A longtime neighborhood staple in Chicago’s Greektown has unexpectedly shut its doors after two decades in business.

Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years

Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.

Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately: What customers can do

Airlines are offering capped ticket prices and relief for Spirit Airlines customers after the company's sudden closure, but only for a limited time.

Chicago taco spot’s Cinco de Mayo charity drive sparks debate
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Tacombi plans to donate 100% of its Cinco de Mayo sales to build a school in Mexico, drawing both praise and criticism from some who question why the funds aren’t staying local.

Record number of Americans dissatisfied with their pay, survey shows

Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.

Chanel’s bizarre new sandal has everyone arguing | ChicagoNOW
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Would you wear this? "ChicagoNOW" hosts react to Chanel’s unusual new sandal design, and let’s just say the opinions were strong.

No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that

Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.

More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals

Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

$170M makeover planned for Water Tower Place as Mag Mile sees resurgence
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Water Tower Place is set for a major renovation as Michigan Avenue rebounds with strong foot traffic and new experiential retail, drawing millions of visitors back to the Magnificent Mile.

Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’

A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.

United Airlines drops merger pursuit with American, CEO Kirby details why

United Airlines on Monday announced that it's ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal.

Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief

Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.