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Jan 19, 2021
Efforts to assess the impact of a more than 7-month-old cyberespionage campaign blamed on Russia — and boot the intruders — remain in their early stages, says FireEye, the cybersecurity firm that discovered the attack.
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Jan 19, 2021
Rivian announced another $2.65 billion in funding as the Illinois-built electric truck startup gears up for its June launch.
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Jan 19, 2021
The owner of Aon Center, one of Chicago's biggest office towers, is investing $6.5 million to demolish and redesign its half-acre plaza in anticipation of greater demand for outdoor space in a post-pandemic downtown.
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Jan 19, 2021
The Boeing 737 Max can return to Canadian airspace beginning Wednesday and the jet will be approved to resume flights in Europe next week, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes that saw the planes grounded worldwide.
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Jan 19, 2021
Billionaire Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong was sent back to prison on Monday.
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Jan 19, 2021
The owner of the 83-story Aon Center is investing $6.5 million to demolish and redesign its half-acre plaza in anticipation of greater demand for outdoor space in a post-pandemic downtown Chicago.
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Jan 19, 2021
Walmart will pay $10 million to some Illinois employees to settle allegations it used a palm scanning device that violated their privacy rights.
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Jan 19, 2021
Walmart will pay $10 million to some Illinois employees to settle allegations it used a palm scanning device that violated their privacy rights.
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Jan 18, 2021
A South Loop Jewel-Osco is the first grocer in the nation to pilot an automated pickup kiosk, one of numerous investments grocers are making to prepare for a future of more online food shopping.
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Jan 18, 2021
A South Loop Jewel-Osco is the first grocer in the nation to pilot an automated pickup kiosk, one of numerous investments grocers are making to prepare for a future of more online food shopping.
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Jan 17, 2021
Ricketts said Straight Arrow News will not involve other members of his family.
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Jan 17, 2021
Ricketts said Straight Arrow News will not involve other members of his family.
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Jan 16, 2021
Despite promises that cannabis legalization in Illinois would fund more minority business participation and neighborhood improvements, the state has yet to spend $62 million collected for those purposes.
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Jan 15, 2021
National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy, gun-rights group will legally move from New York to Texas.
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Jan 15, 2021
Grocery startup Forty Acres plans to open near a section of Austin that was considered a food desert even before one of the area's only full-service grocery stores closed in December. The move is part of a broader effort to attract Black entrepreneurs to a stretch of Chicago Avenue dubbed the Soul City Corridor.
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Jan 15, 2021
Northern Trust is laying off 500 workers and cutting back bonuses for remaining employees as low interest rates affect the bottom line of the Chicago-based bank.
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Jan 15, 2021
Many hope Illinois will hasten COVID-19 vaccinations in the next phase, which will include people ages 65 and older and essential workers, such as teachers and public transportation and grocery employees.
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Jan 15, 2021
Many hope Illinois will hasten COVID-19 vaccinations in the next phase, which will include people ages 65 and older and essential workers, such as teachers and public transportation and grocery employees.
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Jan 15, 2021
Truck maker Navistar International plans to shut down and sell its Melrose Park manufacturing campus late this year, making way for planned redevelopment of the 125-acre site.
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Jan 15, 2021
Truck maker Navistar International plans to shut down and sell its Melrose Park manufacturing campus late this year, making way for planned redevelopment of the 84-acre site.
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Jan 15, 2021
China President Xi Jinping is asking former CEO Howard Schultz of Starbucks to help repair U.S.-Chinese relations that have plunged to their lowest level in decades amid a tariff war and tension over technology and security.
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Jan 15, 2021
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week's presidential inauguration, with Delta, United, American, Southwest and Alaska prohibiting passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.
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Jan 14, 2021
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get about $350 each in a landmark privacy settlement, pending final approval from a California federal judge.
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Jan 14, 2021
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week's presidential inauguration, with Delta, United and Alaska saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.
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Jan 14, 2021
New Year's resolutions to get healthy usually brings crowds to workout classes. This year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, both gyms and fitness enthusiasts are having to get creative.
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Jan 14, 2021
New Year's resolutions to get healthy usually bring crowds to workout classes. This year, amid the pandemic, fitness studios have been forced to extend outdoor classes, using venues like loading docks and unused drive-thrus.
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Jan 14, 2021
Aon is the latest financial firm to cut ties with President Donald Trump after the storming of the U.S. Capitol. Several other businesses have also stopped doing business with the president and his organization.
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Jan 14, 2021
Aon is the latest financial firm to cut ties with President Donald Trump after the storming of the U.S. Capitol. Several other businesses have also stopped doing business with the president and his organization.
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Jan 14, 2021
Chicago area companies made several commitments toward racial equity initiatives, including goals to increase diversity within its own ranks, following civil unrest early this year. But how will companies keep on those promises?
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Jan 14, 2021
Chicago area companies made several commitments toward racial equity initiatives, including goals to increase diversity within its own ranks, following civil unrest early this year. But how will companies keep on those promises?
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Jan 14, 2021
New Year's resolutions to get healthy usually brings crowds to workout classes. This year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, both gyms and fitness enthusiasts are having to get creative. Consumers leery of going back to fitness clubs and spin studios are still facing shortages of popular home workout equipment. Gyms, meanwhile, are facing capacity limits and restrictions on indoor group classes at a time most count on an influx of new members to offset attrition through the year.
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Jan 14, 2021
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan jumped to 2.79% from 2.65% last week. By contrast, the rate stood at 3.65% a year ago.
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Jan 14, 2021
The FAA said unruly passengers will no longer get warnings. Instead, the agency said, it will launch legal enforcement actions. Penalties can includes fines up to $35,000 and jail terms for passengers who assault or threaten airline crews or other passengers.
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Jan 14, 2021
Bitcoin, which has been on an extraordinary and volatile eight-month run, has made a lot of its holders very rich in a short period of time, even as the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the world economy.
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Jan 14, 2021
The family of a longtime Nigerian diplomat killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia has joined litigation against the company in U.S. federal court.
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Jan 14, 2021
The high pace of layoffs coincides with an economy that has faltered as consumers have avoided traveling, shopping and eating out in the face of soaring viral caseloads. More than 4,300 deaths were reported Tuesday, another record high.
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Jan 14, 2021
Encrypted messaging apps Signal and Telegram are seeing huge upticks in downloads after Facebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump and tightened enforcement on violent incitement and hate speech. Experts worry about hiding extremism in the dark corners of the internet
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Jan 14, 2021
Delta Air Lines executives expect a few more rocky months before — they hope — widespread coronavirus vaccinations and testing might salvage something of the upcoming summer travel season.
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Jan 14, 2021
A study commissioned by Sephora found that two in five U.S. retail shoppers have personally experienced unfair treatment on the basis of their race or skin tone.
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Jan 13, 2021
Farmer's Fridge, best known for selling jars of fresh salads out of vending machines, is now hawking its healthy fare through an unlikely partner: doughnut titan Dunkin'.
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Jan 13, 2021
Ulta Beauty has laid off corporate and field management employees as it works to adjust to the impact of the pandemic.
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Jan 13, 2021
Metra will begin adding dozens of new rail cars that are tricked out with amenities like bike racks and video screens to its fleet in 2024.
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Jan 13, 2021
Tribune critic Blair Kamin reflects on 28 years of reviewing Chicago's architectural wonders and blunders, and explains why such coverage should go on.
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Jan 13, 2021
It all started as a prank.
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Jan 13, 2021
Walgreens, the Deerfield-based drugstore chain, is launching its own credit card in the coming months as it looks to raise revenue while struggling during the pandemic.
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Jan 13, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among the most powerful business groups in Washington, echoed much of corporate America, which has started to reject the violence and false claims of election fraud put forth by Trump and his allies. The pausing of donations announced by many companies probably won't deliver a serious blow to Republicans who voted to overturn Biden's win.
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Jan 13, 2021
Airbnb says it will be blocking and cancelling all reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration.
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Jan 13, 2021
New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.
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Jan 13, 2021
Target's strong sales streak extended through a pandemic-shrouded holiday season after a hard push online and an increased effort to provide alternatives to customers who are trying to minimize risk.
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Jan 13, 2021
Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday.
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Jan 13, 2021
YouTube has suspended U.S. President Donald Trump's channel for at least a week amid concerns over "ongoing potential for violence," making it the latest online platform to curtail the president.
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Jan 13, 2021
CES, the annual gadget show that showcases the buzziest and brightest tech, is virtual this year, but still showcasing the latest innovations. Trends to watch include products that make it easier to work from home, more uses for 5G, AI everything, and futuristic TVs.
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Jan 13, 2021
CES, the annual gadget show that showcases the buzziest and brightest tech, is virtual this year, but still showcasing the latest innovations. Trends to watch include products that make it easier to work from home, more uses for 5G, AI everything, and futuristic TVs.
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Jan 13, 2021
CES, the annual gadget show that showcases the buzziest and brightest tech, is virtual this year, but still showcasing the latest innovations. Trends to watch include products that make it easier to work from home, more uses for 5G, AI everything, and futuristic TVs.
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Jan 13, 2021
The jackpot for Tuesday night's Mega Millions was $625 million and lottery officials say it's rising to an estimated $750 million. The Mega Millions numbers drawn Tuesday were: 12-14-26-28-33, Mega Ball: 09.
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Jan 13, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pitches rapid testing to open restaurants, theaters
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Jan 12, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out, worker advocates are calling for food production, warehouse and temporary workers to be prioritized for inoculation.
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Jan 12, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out, worker advocates are calling for food production, warehouse and temporary workers to be prioritized for inoculation.
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Jan 12, 2021
A Chicago alderman said he plans to introduce an ordinance this month to remove the sign from Trump's condo and hotel property in Chicago, as corporate American scrambles to distance itself from the Trump brand.
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Jan 12, 2021
The new owner of the Carbide & Carbon Building plans to open a rebranded hotel in the North Michigan Avenue landmark by this spring, offering a rare vote of confidence to a downtown Chicago tourism market that has been pummeled by COVID-19. The Pendry Chicago will replace the former the St. Jane Hotel.
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Jan 12, 2021
The new owner of the Carbide & Carbon Building plans to open a rebranded hotel in the North Michigan Avenue landmark by this spring, offering a rare vote of confidence to a downtown Chicago tourism market that has been pummeled by COVID-19. The Pendry Chicago will replace the former the St. Jane Hotel.
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Jan 12, 2021
The work-from-home phenomenon has triggered a fresh frustration for U.S. corporations: Americans are blowing the whistle on their employers like never before. People feel emboldened to speak out when managers and co-workers aren't peering over their shoulders.
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Jan 12, 2021
The IRS said that after initial problems for some taxpayers, it is getting more of the second round of relief payments sent out.
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Jan 12, 2021
The first product for General Motors' new venture, called BrightDrop, will be an electric-powered wheeled pallet that will take goods from the warehouse to trucks and from trucks to destinations. Then GM will roll out a clean electric delivery van.
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Jan 12, 2021
Chicago-based Boeing finished 2020 with 157 airplane deliveries, including planes handed over to cargo airlines and military customers. That was down from 380 deliveries in 2019. European rival Airbus finished the year with 566 deliveries.
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Jan 12, 2021
U.S. lottery players now have a choice of games that offer combined jackpots of more than $1 billion. It's been months since anyone won either the Mega Millions jackpot, which has climbed to $625 million, or the Powerball prize, which has reached $550 million.
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Jan 12, 2021
As 2021 begins, business owners big and small confront a rapidly shifting landscape.
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Jan 12, 2021
Two of Donald Trump's favored banks are pulling away from the billionaire president in the wake of last week's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Jan 12, 2021
Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and GOP power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China, has died.
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Jan 12, 2021
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 and others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose.
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Jan 12, 2021
Enbridge said Tuesday it would defy Michigan's demand to shut down an oil pipeline that runs through a channel linking two of the Great Lakes.
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Jan 12, 2021
Airbnb said Monday that it's reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week's presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity.
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Jan 12, 2021
Detroit's big auto show will not take place as scheduled in September, but due to coronavirus concerns will be replaced by an outdoor exhibit at a race track in nearby Pontiac.
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Jan 12, 2021
U.S. lottery players now have a choice of games that offer combined jackpots of more than $1 billion. It's been months since anyone won either the Mega Millions jackpot, which has climbed to $615 million, or the Powerball prize, which has reached $550 million.
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Jan 12, 2021
Hallmark Cards said Monday that it wants U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Roger Marshall of Kansas to return employee campaign donations, after the senators challenged Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election.
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Jan 12, 2021
Twitter says it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts associated with the far right QAnon conspiracy theory following last week's U.S. Capitol riot.
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Jan 11, 2021
A look back at the billionaire owners, company name changes and industry reactions to the sweeping leadership changes at Tribune Publishing.
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Jan 11, 2021
Doctors will soon have a new way to evaluate patients with concussions: a rapid blood test made by Abbott Laboratories that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Jan 11, 2021
The Chicago Tribune and its parent company will leave Prudential Plaza at the end of this month, leaving the city's largest newspaper without a downtown office less than three years after its exit from the landmark Tribune Tower.
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Jan 11, 2021
A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns.
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Jan 11, 2021
A growing number of Wall Street banks and businesses have cut ties with President Donald Trump's campaign and financial arms, as well as the broader Republican Party, following last week's riots and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Jan 11, 2021
Potato chip maker Utz Brands plans to buy Chicago-based Vitner's as it seeks a bigger bite of the salty snacks market in the Midwest.
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Jan 11, 2021
Lakeshore East's developer is chopping the height and eliminating one of two hotels from a skyscraper planned for near Millennium Park, after nearly a year of devastation to the travel industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jan 11, 2021
Doctors will soon have a new way to evaluate patients with concussions: a rapid blood test made by Abbott Laboratories that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Jan 11, 2021
Doctors will soon have a new way to evaluate patients with concussions: a rapid blood test made by Abbott Laboratories that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Jan 11, 2021
Lakeshore East's developer has chopped one of two planned hotels from a high-rise it plans to build at 193 N. Columbus Drive.
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Jan 10, 2021
Corporate donors have suspended campaign contributions to lawmakers who voted against certifying the solid electoral win of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and President and Vice President, respectively, in the wake of the riots unleashed on the capitol last week.
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Jan 10, 2021
Apple dropped Parler from its App Store, while Amazon's cloud unit decided to stop hosting the social media company starting Sunday night.
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Jan 08, 2021
Chicago-area CEO fired as companies grapple with how to respond to employee participation in US Capitol siege.
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Jan 08, 2021
Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence."
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Jan 08, 2021
Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence."
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Jan 08, 2021
Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence."
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Jan 08, 2021
A suburban tech company executive who was among dozens of people arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol has been charged in federal court.
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Jan 08, 2021
The president-elect has been hinting at a major relief package as his first priority out of the gate after his inauguration on Jan. 20.
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Jan 08, 2021
A suburban tech company executive who was among dozens of people arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol has been charged in federal court.
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Jan 08, 2021
Illinois online clothing retailer sues California in dispute over Amazon sales tax
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Jan 08, 2021
United Airlines is joining other major U.S. carriers in no longer allowing emotional support animals to fly for free. United said only trained service dogs will be allowed to fly in the cabin while not being in a carrier.
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Jan 08, 2021
General Motors is scrapping its old square blue logo and replacing it with a lowercase "gm" surrounded by rounded corners. The "m" in the logo is underlined to look more like an electrical plug as GM seeks to reshape its image as clean vehicle company.
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Jan 08, 2021
As reports of unemployment insurance fraud continue to rise, Illinois has partnered with the FBI to create a task force aimed at curbing the issue.
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Jan 08, 2021
As reports of unemployment insurance fraud continue to rise, Illinois has partnered with the FBI to create a task force aimed at curbing the issue.
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