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Flags fly outside the Sears Holdings corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates.

Sears laying off 250 in administrative offices

June 11, 2018 at 4:53 a.m.

The parent of struggling retailers Sears and Kmart said Thursday it eliminated 250 positions after posting fourth-quarter losses following a dismal holiday shopping season. The layoffs at Sears Holdings represent...

The Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago could become home to Beam Suntory, a spirits maker based in Deerfield. Beam Suntory is considering a move of at least some of its 400-plus local employees to vacant space in the Merchandise Mart, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Beam Suntory considers Chicago move

June 11, 2018 at 3:49 a.m.

Deerfield-based Beam Suntory is considering moving at least some of its 400-plus local employees to downtown Chicago, and vacant space in the historic Merchandise Mart is a strong contender, according...

Art Institute re-creates Van Gogh’s bedroom to rent on Airbnb

June 9, 2018 at 2:40 a.m.

Now you can sleep in Vincent Van Gogh's bedroom. Well, sort of. As part of the Art Institute of Chicago's new exhibit, "Van Gogh's Bedrooms," a replica has been created...

The number of Illinois residents who signed up for health insurance through Obamacare is up nearly 12 percent this year, according to preliminary data released Thursday by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Illinois Obamacare sign-ups rise 12 percent

June 11, 2018 at 6:32 a.m.

The number of Illinois residents who signed up for health insurance on the Obamacare exchange is up nearly 12 percent this year, according to preliminary data released Thursday by U.S....

McDonald’s responds to uproar over mozzarella sticks without mozzarella

June 9, 2018 at 2:01 a.m.

Where's the cheese, McDonald's? That's what some of the burger chain's customers were wondering on social media recently after ordering mozzarella sticks that arrived ... cheeseless. A slew of McDonald's...

Illinois' richest man, Ken Griffin, has listed two Miami condos for $73 million.

Ken Griffin lists 2 Miami Beach condos for $73 million

June 11, 2018 at 7:26 a.m.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin continues to play musical homes. The Citadel founder, who has bought and sold several properties in recent years, has listed his two customized Miami...

The FTC alleges DeVry University deceived consumers about the likelihood that students would find jobs in their field of study.

FTC files suit accusing DeVry of deceiving consumers

June 11, 2018 at 7:07 a.m.

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit Wednesday against the operators of DeVry University, alleging that the Downers Grove-based for-profit university deceived consumers about the likelihood that students would find jobs...

Walgreens will keep selling tobacco products

June 11, 2018 at 7:15 a.m.

The nation's No. 1 drugstore has no plans to stop selling tobacco products and said its main focus is trying to help people kick the habit, Walgreens executives told shareholders...

Airline research firm Hopper said flights booked in January are averaging about 14 percent lower than the same time last year.

Oil prices, competition slashing airfares: ‘We’ve never seen prices this low’

June 12, 2018 at 3:08 a.m.

Tumbling oil prices have eased motorists' pain at the pump for months. Now travelers checking in at the gate have reason to smile too. Airfares this month are cheaper than...

Chicago seeks to add Airbnb fee, track units

March 29, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Using home-sharing services like Airbnb and VRBO within the city of Chicago may get more expensive, again. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday introduced into the City Council a proposed ordinance...

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