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- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.450
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
Chicago-Area Native Develops Fan-To Fan Ticket Scalping App
A 25-year-old Mount Prospect native is one of Chicago’s newest entrepreneurs.
Some Businesses Welcome Free Sunday Parking
Parts of a dozen Chicago wards got free parking two weeks ahead of schedule on Sunday. The full switchover date to give drivers a reprieve from paying Chicago Parking Meters LLC on Sundays, had been slated for July 1.
Vernon Hills-Based Tech Firm CDW Planning IPO
A north suburban-based technology retailer which was taken private in 2007 announced Friday a return to the public market, with an IPO that could bring in more than $700 million.
Trotter Sued For Allegedly Selling Phony $46K Wine
Bekim and Ilir Frrokaj, two wine collectors from New York, claim they paid Trotter $46,227.40 for a fake bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.
Road Construction Frustrates Businesses Near Lincoln And Peterson
Chicago businesses around Lincoln and Peterson say they are suffering – and some have closed – because of road construction in the area that has been going on almost two years, reports WBBM’s Steve Miller reports.
New Data Center Opens In West Loop
There’s a new farm in the West Loop, but it’s sprouting data banks instead of corn.
Tourism Up In Chicago: 46.2 Million Visitors In 2012
You are probably noticing more tourists around town.
West Loop Businesses Cheering Months After A Lockout Shortened Season Hurt Bottom Line
When the National Hockey League locked out its players association in mid September, it had quite the effect on businesses that rely on hockey games at the United Center.
Chicago Gas Prices Still Soaring
Gas prices nationwide have been holding steady over the last week, at around $3.64 a gallon, but in the Chicago area, prices just keep going up.
Local Businesses Profiting From Hawks Cup Run
When you’re and winner and maybe on the road to a championship everybody wants to get in on the act. Manufacturers of jerseys, t-shirts and other Blackhawks trinkets are providing fans with every opportunity to feel they’re a part of the team for a price.
Illinois Encouraging Use Of LINK Cards At Farmers Markets
The State of Illinois is hoping to prompt a new type of customer to visit farmers markets for fresh produce – those on food stamps.
Busy Week Ahead For Chicago Stadium Vendors
Vendors who sell beer, hot dogs, game programs, and more in the stands at Chicago sporting events are in for a rough – but lucrative – six days at work.
Former Pet Shop Employee: ‘We Lied’ About Getting Dogs From Puppy Mills
A local pet store chain has been hit with a lawsuit accusing it of dealing with puppy mills, and a former employee of that store has been telling her story to WBBM Newsradio’s Steve Miller.
ComEd Customers Could Be Reimbursed For 2011 Storm Damage
ComEd said Thursday that it will file an appeal to the Illinois Commerce Commission to avoid having to reimburse customers for storm damage from two years ago.
Refinery Issues, Summer Blend Send Gas Prices Soaring
With a gallon of regular unleaded now going for an average of $4.70 per gallon, Chicago’s gas prices are even higher than Hawaii’s.
Chicago Gives Cubs More Night Games At Wrigley Field
Without debate, the City Council on Wednesday agreed to increase the number of night games at Wrigley Field, as part of the Cubs’ plan to renovate the landmark stadium.
Fitch Downgrades Illinois Credit Rating
Fitch Ratings said Monday it would drop the Illinois rating from “A” to “A-” based on lawmakers’ failure to enact a solution to the state’s public-employee pension crisis.
Gary Renews Dollar Home Program
Under a renewed program in Gary–a dollar is all you’ll need to buy a home, reports WBBM’s Brandis Friedman.
Battery Problems Over For Boeing?
Just days after Boeing’s Dreamliner jets returned to the skies, a broadcast report from Tokyo indicates there was a sensor problem with one of the replacement batteries in a 787 in the Japan Airlines fleet.
Clerk: Expunging Arrest Records Can Help Employment Chances
Over the course of four years in Englewood — population 25,000 — there were 80,000 arrests. Half were thrown out. But when it comes to finding a job, that doesn’t matter. CBS 2′s Derrick Blakley reports.
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Comcast Business Class 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.
