Business Stories from June 18, 2020
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Persistently high layoffs suggest a slow US economic rebound
Jun 18, 2020 1:45 PM - Three months after the viral outbreak shut down businesses across the country, U.S. employers are still shedding jobs at a heavy rate, a trend that points to a slow and prolonged recovery from the recession.
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European countries slam US withdrawal from tech tax talks
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US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
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Zurich North America gives $25,000 to Schaumburg Township Food PantryJun 18, 2020 11:02 AM - Schaumburg-based Zurich North America has donated $25,000 to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry in response to the greater need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation
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Feder: New midday, afternoon and evening talent lineup unveiled at 101.9 The Mix
Jun 18, 2020 10:30 AM - Morning star Eric Ferguson still rules the roost at WTMX 101.9-FM, but otherwise it's a whole new day at the Hubbard Radio hot adult-contemporary station
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New suburban restaurants adjust on the fly as they debut during pandemic
Jun 18, 2020 10:28 AM - Opening a new restaurant is always risky. But for suburban eateries that debuted during the pandemic, the challenges were far greater. -
European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans
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Comcast extends free Essentials internet offer
Jun 18, 2020 10:13 AM - Comcast will continue to provide 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible internet Essentials customers, the company said Thursday. -
US Foods donates $250K in food for pop-up pantries
Jun 18, 2020 9:57 AM - US Foods Holding Corp. is donating approximately $250,000 of food to help the Greater Chicago Food Depository bring pop-up food pantries to communities of color on Chicago's South and West sides.
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