Chicago
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Northern Trust cuts 450 jobs, sees $25 mil chargeDec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Northern Trust Corp., the Chicago- based custody bank, will eliminate 450 jobs next year to help save as much as $60 million because the bear market has reduced its reve...
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Churchgoers say Blagojevich needs prayer
Dec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - A pastor who prayed with disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich after his arrest asked his congregation Sunday to pray for the state and worshippers there said the governor was ...
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Trump spire stays on the ground
Dec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Donald Trump had to postpone installation of the spire atop his 92-story downtown Chicago skyscraper for two days in a row. Gusty winds of up to 40 mph on Sunday kept a ...
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General Growth still needs $900 mil debt extension
Dec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Shopping center real estate investment trust General Growth Properties Inc. said Monday it is still negotiating for an extension on the maturity date on $900 million mor...
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Order for 15 more Boeing 787s brings total to 910
Dec 14, 2008 10:00 pm - SEATTLE -- Boeing Co.'s Web site lists a new order for 15 787s to an unidentified customer. That makes a total of 910 orders for the delayed fuel-efficient widebody. Boe...
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Citadel halts withdrawals from two hedge fundsDec 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Citadel Investment Group LLC, enduring its biggest losses since starting in 1990, halted year- end withdrawals from its two biggest funds after investors sought to take ...
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Rostenkowski says he's 'troubled' by Blagojevich
Dec 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski says he finds the alleged behavior of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich "troubling." Rostenkowski was a member of the U.S. House for more t...
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Sentencing for Rezko could be delayedDec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - A federal judge presiding over convicted political fundraiser Tony Rezko's sentencing has canceled court filing deadlines and set a hearing for next week. The move could...
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Chicago 2016's bid plan gets a slight makeover
Dec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The competition pool for a Chicago Olympics is going to be a temporary facility, and it's getting a new home. Organizers unveiled several venue changes Friday they think...
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General Growth says still in debt talks
Dec 11, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Troubled mall owner General Growth Properties, trying to stave off bankruptcy, said it is still trying to negotiate an extension on $900 million in debt th...