Fewest jobless claims since 1973 in week of Oct. 10
By Antea Gatalica The number of new claims for unemployment insurance fell to 255,000, a decrease of 7,000, in the week ended Oct. 10, and
UnitedHealth Group’s earnings beat estimates
By Antea Gatalica UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings Thursday, but shares of the company fell on concerns over an increase in costs. The
Strong dollar hurts Marriott Vacations quarterly profit
By Kristen Vake Shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. plummeted 15 percent Thursday after the timeshare company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings that it blamed on
Consumer inflation fell in September, Hurting Social Security Benefits
By Arionne Nettles A big drop in energy prices pushed overall consumer inflation down 0.2 percent in September, following a 0.1 percent decline in August.
The sugar taboo: Chicago considers a soda tax
By Amanda Koehn Strong opinions of protest and support are building fizz as Chicago’s proposed soda tax moves forward. Alderman George Cardenas (12th) and public
Reactions mixed on Northwestern’s tribute jerseys
By Jordan Ray The Northwestern Wildcats football team will take Ryan Field this weekend, sporting a new look meant to honor one of the school’s
The psychology of choking and why the Cubs should care
By Kevin Stark The Cubs are on a winning streak. What now? Rookie powerhouse Kyle Schwarber has hit 3 home runs this postseason while the
September retail sales disappoint as consumers grow cautious
By Emiliana Molina Consumer spending at retail stores rose less than expected in September as Americans spent less on non-essential items like electronics and more
Cheers and beers: Wrigleyville bar toasts Cubs’ historic win
By Maddie Lee Video by Mike Bacos When the final strike smacked in Miguel Montero’s glove, Cubs fans at the Wrigleyville bar thrust their arms
Linear Technology expects rebound after weak quarter
By Eve Fan Shares of chip maker Linear Technology Corp. surged more than 6 percent Wednesday despite reporting a 13 percent drop in profit for
CSX Posts Positive Earnings Despite Volume Challenges
By Arionne Nettles Rail transportation company CSX Corp. posted slightly better-than-expected quarterly earnings as cost-cutting more than offset falling sales. Net income at the second-largest
Video: Chicago’s Fashion Week “Made in Chicago”
By Jasmine Cen The Art of Fashion 2015 highlighted Chicago’s fashion week with local designers, slick looks and a push for neighborhood boutiques. StyleChicago.com organized