Amazon Server Crash Sparks Internet Outages Across IL, Nation

Dozens of companies were affected by the Amazon Web Services outage, including Patch, which was unable to publish for much of Tuesday.

Popular Mechanics: Where to Get Great Auto Service in Chicagoland

With new cars in short supply, people are keeping their old rides longer. When your car needs work, choose a shop carefully.

CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores: Will IL Locations Survive?

So far, the company has not said which CVS locations will close. There are CVS stores in more than 200 Illinois towns.

Thanksgiving Store Hours 2021: What's Open, Closed In Illinois

Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Illinois stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Amid Tight Labor Market, IDOT Seeks Dozens Of Snowplow Drivers Ahead Of Winter

About 90 positions are available statewide.

BMO Exceeds Early BMO EMpower Targets

BMO marks anniversary of $5 billion, five-year commitment to advancing an inclusive economic recovery in the U.S. with community event

Four Tips To Prepare Your Home Or Business For Cold Weather

Air Quality Is More Important Than Ever Being Inside During Wintertime; Breathe Easy Illinois Offers Expert Solutions For Clean Air

Dave's Hot Chicken Opens First Chicago Location, More Planned

The LA-based restaurant serves Nashville-style hot chicken. It's backed by Samuel L. Jackson, Drake and other celebrity investors.

Anno Domini Advisors Adds Brian Coleman as Sr. Advisor & Broker

Coleman’s 25 years of experience in real estate includes the past six with the Archdiocese of Chicago

A Record 201K Illinois Workers Quit In August. But Why?

Some analysts are stumped because Illinois is one of eight states that actually has more unemployed individuals than job openings.

McCormick Place Expects To Generate $1.2 Billion For City, State

The return of trade shows, conventions and other large events are already making a big impact on the city.

Pritzker Announces Electric Vehicle Energy Storage Training Program

Illinois wants to be the go-to state for electric vehicle manufacturing.

Farbman Group Expands Chicago Property Management Team

Gary Wenzel joins as Senior Property Manager

Fart Pedal Is Perfect Christmas Gift For Crappy Guitar Players

KONKOL COLUMN: Chicago weirdo Steve Gadlin, who charmed $25K out of Mark Cuban on "Shark Tank," created a guitar pedal that doesn't stink.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Adds National Board Members

Steve Havemann, Don Kany, and Mike Syslo join the nonprofit's National Council of the United States' Board.

New Social Impact Accelerator Launches in Chicago

GROmentum's Innovative Approach to Social Impact Entrepreneurship Customizes Cannabis Business Acceleration to Bridge Wealth Gap

The Forbes 400: 13 Illinois Billionaires Made The Cut

Local billionaires Ken Griffin, J.B. Pritzker and Ty Warner join Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates on The Forbes 400.

Manufacturers Look For Qualified Employees As Industry Touts Careers, Pay

"The biggest challenge right now is finding qualified workers," according to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.

High School Students Get Inspired To Enter Aviation Industry

Aviation Execs from Boeing and FedEx Help Students from Schurz and Whitney Young See a Possible Future in Aviation Mechanics

United Airlines Plans To Fire 593 Unvaccinated Workers

"This was an incredibly difficult decision but keeping our team safe has always been our first priority," the airline said.

Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ To Explore Merging As Nonprofit

The Sun-Times filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and has changed ownership multiple times and been through several rounds of layoffs since.

United Airlines Fined $1.9 Million For Extended Delays

More than 3,200 passengers were trapped on planes without being given a chance to disembark.

Workers At El Milagro Locked Out After Claiming Dangerous Conditions

Workers were protesting “unsafe conditions” and “dismal wages.”

CLARK STREET COMPOSTS Program Launches in Andersonville

Partnership between Andersonville Chamber of Commerce & WasteNot Compost aims to provide citywide model for composting

$6 Billion Project To Untangle O'Hare Runways Complete

The modernization project is part of a larger $8.5 billion project — including the $6 billion already spent — called O'Hare 21.

United Staff With Vaccine Religious Exemption Face Unpaid Leave

Those denied medical or religious exemptions will have five additional weeks to get vaccinated.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library Hosts LTC Vindman Book Talk

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman discusses new book, “Here, Right Matters: An American Story”

NAPCO Launches Live Virtual Technical Support for Its Customers

Refinishers Can Access Free, Live “In-Person” Tech Help from NAPCO Expert While on the Job

Union Membership In Illinois: See Recent Trends

See if union membership went up or down in Illinois from 2019 to 2020 as Labor Day 2021 approaches.

230 Illinois Companies Make Fastest-Growing List: Inc

The annual list ranks 5,000 companies across the United States based on overall revenue growth.

Last 4 Illinois Disney Store Locations Closing

Disney stores in Chicago, Gurnee, Aurora and Schaumburg will close by early to late September.

Global Insurance Symposium Shapes Future of Industry

Insurance leaders gathered virtually and in-person in Des Moines for global event.

Employees Required To Be Vaccinated: United Airlines

CEO: "The facts are crystal clear: everyone is safer when everyone is vaccinated."

Pot Sales Hit Another IL Record, With Boost From Lollapalooza

Pot was legal in the state during Lollapalooza for the first time in the festival's 30-year history.

Shannon Lee Steps Up as New AMA Chicago Chapter President

The Country's Largest AMA Chapter also Welcomes Four New Board Members

Nearly 19,000 Unemployment Claims Filed In IL Last Week Amid Pandemic

Illinois' estimated claims are among 385,000 total claims filed across the country last week.

Masks Required At Major Retailers In Illinois: See The List

Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.

Tyson Mandates Vaccines For All Employees, Including IL Locations

President and CEO Donnie King said fewer than half of team members are currently vaccinated. Tyson has several locations in Illinois.

ProChile Presents Healthtech Beyond Borders, August 10-13

A Virtual Business Matchmaking Conference Chicago, Houston and Philadelphia

Chicago Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Chicago area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.