High profile ‘spoofing’ cases put traders on edge
By Lucy Ren Traders are on notice and looking for ways to avoid even the appearance of being market manipulators as prosecutors and regulators crack
Analysts see opportunity in Macy’s shares
By Siyuan Du Macy’s Inc. struggled with falling sales and slim profits in the first quarter, but analysts see opportunity in the shares. Since reporting
Dutch flower industry blooms through automation
By Meghan Morris THE HAGUE, the Netherlands — Beautiful orchids are blooming at any Home Depot or local florist right now, but the flowers look
Expert shares the benefits of rock-climbing
By Carmen Lopez Rock climbing is gaining traction in Chicago with the addition of the Malkin-Sacks Rock Climbing Walls at Maggie Daley Park. Keith Geraghty,
Farm slump hits profit at Deere & Co.
By Siyuan Du Deere & Company reported a 30 percent decrease in second-quarter net income because of a slowdown in the global farm economy, but
Kale sheds bum rap on kidney stones
By Angela Barnes Kale is one of America’s current health food crazes. Studies show the trendy veggie is exceptionally rich in nutrients, antioxidants and other
Scrupulosity: Where OCD and faith collide
By Traci Badalucco “My name is Emily and I have scrupulosity.” It sounds like a session of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Instead, it was Emily’s
VIDEO: Trendy and swinging: Wicker Park real estate on the rise
By Sean Froelich Not long ago, Wicker Park on Chicago’s Northwest Side was a bohemian enclave for starving artists. Today, it’s more likely to be
Chicago ranks 2nd worst city for mosquitoes
By Anne Arntson It’s official. Mosquitoes love Chicago. The Windy City is second on Orkin’s list of the Top 20 Worst Mosquito Cities in the
VIDEO: MMA hits its stride in Chicago and the U.S.
By Brian MacIver The spinning backfist connected and the crowd jumped. His opponent was dazed. The soon-to-be-victor continued the onslaught. He threw wide, powerful hooks
VIDEO: Gretta’s Goats ready to deliver cheese
By Sara Shouhayib Gretta’s Goats Farm held an open house – first ever – in Pecatonica on Saturday to give fans of the soap a
As bird flu spreads, Illinois zoos take action
By Traci Badalucco and Christina Bucciere Illinois zoos are taking measures to protect their flocks from potential avian flu infection as the virus wipes out