Chamber Applauds Reported State Budget Cut Plans
A group representing Illinois businesses gives Gov. Pat Quinn average grades for job creation, and says an across-the-board budget cut is a good idea.
Downtown Office Buildings May Become Grad Student Housing
Two downtown office buildings that aren’t getting much use may soon have a new life, and young people will be the beneficiaries.
Tensions In Iran Jacking Up Oil, Gas Prices Everywhere
Oil prices are spiking after Iran cut off exports to Britain and France and threatened to expand the embargo to other European countries, and that means gas prices are skyrocketing too.
Job Fair In Progress For New Venue In Rosemont
This is the second day of a three-day job fair in Rosemont, with dozens of jobs available.
Argus Brewery Returns Craft Of Beer To Pullman
The Argus Brewing Company has brought the craft of beer production back to Pullman, inside the former Schlitz Brewery horse stable.
7-11 Store Owners: Online Lottery Sales Could Mean Massive Layoffs
Owners of 7-Eleven stores are warning of massive layoffs to come, unless the Illinois Lottery protects them from competition from the online sales that are expected to start this year.
Sears To Lay Off 100 Employees At Hoffman Estates HQ
Sears announced Thursday that 100 people will be laid off at its Hoffman Estates headquarters, despite millions of dollars in forthcoming income and property tax incentives.
Judge: Jewel Ad Mentioning Jordan Was Protected ‘Noncommercial Speech’
A federal judge is siding with Jewel-Osco in a trademark suit filed by Michael Jordan.
Illinois Ranked 7th Worst State For Foreclosures
Illinois has found its way onto the list of the top 10 states with the highest foreclosure rates.
New Name For Rosemont Theatre
Even though the Allstate Arena has carried its current name for about 13 years now, many Chicagoans still often trip up and call it Rosemont Horizon.
And now, another major venue in Rosemont also has a new name.
Illinois Tourism Officials Make Pitch For Gay Travelers
Now that Illinois allows civil unions for unmarried couples, and other states are allowing same-sex couples to get married, Illinois tourism officials are trying to market the state to the gay and lesbian community.
Philanthropist Richard Driehaus Gives DePaul $30 Million
A DePaul University alumnus is showing his dedication to the school with a mammoth donation.
Small Businesses Seeking Loans Can Turn To City Treasurer
Small businesses looking for small amounts of money are not always worth the effort for big banks. But, as CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports, a little-known city program has been able to find them millions.
DePaul Buys Building On Children’s Memorial Campus
DePaul University will be taking over one of the buildings on the Children’s Memorial Hospital campus after the hospital moves from its Lincoln Park home.
Boeing Finalizes Order For 230 Planes From Indonesian Carrier
In the biggest order ever for a Chicago company, Boeing has finalized an order from Indonesian carrier Lion Air for 230 planes.
2 New Wine Bars Open At O’Hare
Chicago may be a known as a beer-and-a-shot kind of town, but now, oenophiles can look for that elusive hint of eucalyptus and blackcurrants in their cabernet as they await their flights off to faraway destinations.
Report: Old Neighborhood Taverns Vanishing In Chicago
The neighborhood tavern was, for generations, the most familiar gathering spot in any community.
Chicago Bucks National Trend, Sees Dip In Gas Prices
Chicago’s gas prices are still higher than the national average, but there is some good news. Though gas prices are jumping across the country, in Chicago, they have gone down in recent weeks.
Strip Club Owner To Nuns: Don’t Judge Us
Some Roman Catholic nuns are trying to stop a planned strip club in west suburban Stone Park, but the owner of the establishment says they shouldn’t judge him.
Quinn Disappointed In Caterpillar CEO’s Remarks About Business Climate
Gov. Pat Quinn is reacting to last week’s announcement by Caterpillar that Illinois is out of the running as the location for a new plant that would create 1,400 jobs.
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Newsmakers Series: Chris Hughes
WBBM’s Comcast Business Class Newsmakers Series had Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes talk about social media applications and technologies to a packed Navy Pier Grand Ballroom on October 27th. (credit: CBS/Steve Hardy)
Remembering Steve Jobs Through The Years
Steve Jobs, figurehead of Apple, dies. Take a look at him through the years!
The cast of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” skipped the beach for a day to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
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