United.com back online after outage
United.com, the website for United Airlines, came back online shortly before 3 p.m. after being down for about an hour Tuesday afternoon. Earlier in the afternoon, a United spokeswoman confirmed...
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How to get big cash for your old iPhone during buyback boom
The hours are dwindling for iPhone users to cash in by selling their old phones for lucrative prices, potentially hundreds of dollars. Apple on Wednesday is widely expected to announce...
Most Chicagoans will stay and stomach property tax hike, experts say
A hefty proposed property tax hike may have Chicago homeowners wondering if the grass really is greener in the suburbs — but few are likely to actually make the leap,...
Labor Day travelers will spend an average of $380, survey says
During the last hurrah for summer getaways, Labor Day travelers this holiday weekend will spend an average of $380 on their trip, according to the U.S. Travel Association. All told,...
Jewel glitch costs 2nd shopper $682.40; experts say stop using debit
The recent payment processing glitch at Jewel-Osco highlights the risk of using debit cards, which expose consumers to a cash-flow crunch if their card is compromised by such a foul-up...
Trunk Club branches out to suburbs in new strategy on custom clothes
Trunk Club, the Chicago-based personal shopping apparel service, has quietly opened a second location in Highland Park to test its new focus on custom-made clothing and to bring the service...
Uniqlo is coming to Chicago soon. Here’s what you’ll find there.
Uniqlo, the Japanese casual fashion retailer with an avid customer following and global ambitions, will launch its first store in the Midwest on Oct. 23 with the opening of a...
How to survive losing your job, in 12 steps
Job loss can be among the most devastating life events both emotionally and financially, and it's something nearly 1,500 Chicago-area workers are dealing with from just three recent corporate layoffs....
What to do if a layoff seems imminent
Sometimes a job loss isn't a surprise, with weeks or months of telltale signs of looming cuts. If your job is in jeopardy, the time to act is now. Here's...
Gogo’s technology could mean cheaper in-flight Wi-Fi
Gogo, the largest provider of aircraft Wi-Fi systems, showed off its new 700-worker headquarters in downtown Chicago on Thursday, along with its new satellite-based systems that can keep fliers connected...