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Bank of America survey: Chicagoland small businesses bullish despite economic and labor concernsJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - Despite economic headwinds, Chicago small business owners report having confidence in their ability to manage their businesses through difficult times. That's great new...
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'This is really happening': Autonomous mowers help solve the labor shortage at DuPage sitesJul 08, 2023 1:00 am - They're guaranteed at least a double take from curious onlookers. When Ilya Sagalovich and his team unload their riding mowers and turn them loose on Monarch Park in Nap...
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Friendship Village operating normally during search for new ownerJul 07, 2023 1:00 am - With an anticipated six-month process ahead to emerge from bankruptcy protection, life at the Friendship Village of Schaumburg retirement community is continuing in a la...
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Could redevelopment of historic building be key to downtown Elgin's revitalization?Jul 07, 2023 1:00 am - Developers and Elgin stakeholders are hopeful the redevelopment of a 130-year-old historic building in the heart of downtown will be a linchpin in their effort to re-ene...
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Naperville restricting expansion of warehouses along I-88Jul 07, 2023 1:00 am - Naperville officials are continuing efforts to restrict the building of warehouse, storage and distribution facilities along the city's Interstate 88 corridor. City coun...
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Leeco Steel acquires Texas facilityJul 07, 2023 1:00 am - LISLE - Leeco Steel, North America's largest supplier of steel plate, has acquired Titan Steel in Alvarado, Texas, a steel plate processor. As part of the acquisition, L...
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U.S. slowed hiring but still added a solid 209,000 jobs in June in sign of economy's resilience
Jul 07, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - America's employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy's resilienc...
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No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs - here's why
Jul 06, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending. But now some companie...
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2 New Jersey firefighters died battling a blaze deep in a ship carrying 1,200 vehicles
Jul 06, 2023 1:00 am - NEWARK, N.J. - Two firefighters were killed and five others injured battling a blaze that began deep inside a docked cargo ship carrying more than a thousand vehicles, o...
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Climate talks chief urges oil producing states to slash emissions
Jul 06, 2023 1:00 am - The president of this year's United Nations' climate talks urged the oil and gas industry Thursday to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050 in a spee...