Museum of Science and Industry celebrates Pi Day
By Shanley Chien Pie lovers and math enthusiasts unite! The Museum of Science and Industry is celebrating Pi Day this Saturday by giving away a
Consumer optimism depends on income bracket: survey
By Meredith Wilson Consumers in lower- and middle-income households are less optimistic about their finances and the future of the American economy than higher income
Change of auditor delays earnings results for ITT Educational
By Lucy Ren Lagging behind in releasing its earnings for two consecutive quarters, ITT Educational Services Inc., one of the largest for-profit education providers in
In Nicaragua, improving respiratory health starts at the hearth
By Bryce Gray Inside Felipa Del Carmen’s tin-roof, dirt-floor home in Nicaragua, piles of wood stand at the ready to keep an indoor fire burning.
Pork prices plunge, threatening “the greatest collapse”
By Yasufumi Saito The price of lean hogs—the name of butchered pork in commodity markets—has plummeted drastically from its peak last summer, reaching a record low
Ulta pulls a blowout performance in latest numbers
By Bethel Habte In line with expectations, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. posted strong fourth quarter and annual earnings Thursday afternoon. The stock popped.
VIDEO: Chicago organization repairing deformities, changing childrens’ lives
By Julie Woon Kassy Preciado is resting in an extended stay hotel as she begins to heal. Last week, she underwent the final surgery in
WSJ columnist’s new book explains fashion, celebrity relationship
By Mallory Hughes “This is the end of fashion!” Teri Agins, veteran fashion columnist for The Wall Street Journal and author of two books about
Shakespeare troupes struggle to bring the Bard into Chicago classrooms
By Jessica Gable Ever since Arin Mulvaney first performed Shakespeare with a high school troupe for elementary and middle school students, her dream has been
Eating disorders can eat away your body
By Priyam Vora Eating disorders take an enormous toll on your body – not only draining weight but impacting the bones, heart and other organs.
Retail sales decline for three months straight
By Yasufumi Saito U.S. retail sales dropped unexpectedly for the third consecutive month in February, most likely due to consumer prudence and bad weather.
Chicago workers show concern over wages
By Lucy Ren The U.S. labor market is showing great momentum for recovery as the unemployment rate dipped to a seven-year low of 5.5 percent