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SZ Food Mart store manager George Cruthird waits for customers at the Englewood corner store on Jan. 11, 2019.

Food stamps funded through February despite shutdown, but early issuance has retailers bracing for mass confusion

January 13, 2019 at 1:34 a.m.

The 1.8 million people in Illinois who receive federal food assistance will get their February benefits early despite the government shutdown. But the distribution of benefits ahead of schedule has...

Since the mid-1950s, McDonald's has been synonymous with burgers and fries in the U.S. Now it has more than 36,000 stores in 120 countries. Here's what you can find at Mickey D's around the world.

‘People love bacon’: McDonald’s to serve Big Mac Bacon, Quarter Pounder Bacon, Cheesy Bacon Fries

January 9, 2019 at 3:05 p.m.

McDonald’s is doubling down on America’s love affair with bacon by offering limited-time bacon twists on three of its classic menu items. The Big Mac Bacon and Quarter Pounder Bacon...

Mondelez International plans to move its global headquarters from Deerfield to Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood in April 2020. The new five-story building at 905 West Fulton Market is under construction.

Oreo-maker Mondelez to move headquarters and 400 jobs to Chicago, leaving Deerfield

January 8, 2019 at 7:36 p.m.

Mondelez International, maker of Oreo, Ritz, Triscuits and other brands, plans to move its global headquarters from Deerfield to Chicago’s booming Fulton Market neighborhood. The snack maker will move 400...

Bobbi Manka, right, works with her colleague Jen Gallois, left, at Tyson Fresh Meats on Dec. 11, 2018, in Elgin. Manka's co-workers helped her following the death of her husband, Dan Manka, in January 2016.

As baby boomers age, ‘we are in for a death boom.’ Grief expert urges support for mourning workers.

August 18, 2019 at 2:51 p.m.

Bobbi and Daniel Manka were settling into bed after a night out dancing when Daniel stood up, clutched his chest and gasped, “911.” Just like that, Bobbi Manka lost her...

An employee at Fat Rice in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood prepares a meal on Dec. 26, 2018. Starting next week, the restaurant will add a 4 percent surcharge to all customer checks to help pay for employee health insurance and boost the wages of kitchen staff.

Popular Logan Square restaurant to add 4% surcharge to bill for staff health insurance, raises

December 28, 2018 at 2:37 p.m.

After six successful years in business, Logan Square hot spot Fat Rice is taking a calculated risk: Starting next week, it will add a 4 percent surcharge to all customer...

When you're ready to head out the door at your job, experts advise forethought, planning and politeness.

So you’ve decided to quit your job. Here’s how to leave gracefully

December 28, 2018 at 1:42 p.m.

Quitting your job can be traumatic, especially when you’re conflicted about the decision. And who’s to say you’ll be happier somewhere else? But if you feel yourself moving toward the...

Chicago-based Jellyvision, which designs benefits enrollment software, has a "graceful leaving" policy that encourages employees to inform the company of their intent to leave. Lesley Tweedie, senior accounting coordinator at Jellyvision, took advantage of that policy.

You’ve dreamed of quitting the job you hate in a blaze of glory. Here’s why you shouldn’t.

December 29, 2018 at 6:32 p.m.

If the end of the year has you reflecting on why you’re still in a miserable job, here’s some good news: There are lots of open positions out there. And...

La Petite Folie chef and owner Mary Mastricola slices rib meat while Jose Luis cooks in the kitchen. The labor crunch the restaurant industry is experiencing is especially profound at small independent restaurants like La Petite Folie.

Chicago’s restaurant boom has caused a kitchen labor crunch, and small operators feel especially squeezed

December 17, 2018 at 5:04 a.m.

New Years Eve last year found Mary Mastricola in a bind. She had booked 80 people for a four-course prix fixe dinner at La Petite Folie, her French restaurant in...

McDonald's on Dec. 11, 2018, announced steps to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply.

McDonald’s pledges to reduce antibiotics in its beef supply by the end of 2020

December 11, 2018 at 6:45 p.m.

McDonald’s on Tuesday announced steps to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply, a major commitment from the nation’s largest beef purchaser to address concerns about a...

Alid Alvarado picks up orders for three different Instacart customers on Dec. 4, 2018, at Whole Foods.

‘We’re being mistreated’: Instacart shoppers complain of pay cuts as company shifts to new model

December 11, 2018 at 6:31 p.m.

After pulling 12-hour shifts as a restaurant hostess, Alid Alvarado was eager for a job that would allow her to spend more time with her three young kids. She found...

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