DeVry’s stock tanks as enrollment declines
By Lucy Ren The stock of DeVry Education Group Inc., one of the largest educational organizations in the world with subsidiaries including Carrington College and DeVry University, plummeted 18.1 percent, as the company’s adjusted earnings per share of 75 cents fell short of the consensus estimate of 78 cents.
VIDEO: Snow shoveling tips to protect the heart
By Michaela Meaney Ten people died this week in Cook County after shoveling snow. Professionals in both the health and landscaping industry weigh in on how to keep your heart safe while out shoveling.
VIDEO: Challenges persist for women entrepreneurs
By Meg Rauch Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner recently signed an executive order to improve business opportunities for women and minorities. And President Obama is urging Congress to pass legislation for women to receive equal pay in the workplace. These actions aim to help women entrepreneurs to overcome many of the challenges they face today. A […]
CME’s earnings climb as it becomes more digital, global
By Yasufumi Saito CME Group Inc., the world’s largest futures-exchange operator, reported late Thursday a 59 percent growth in fourth-quarter earnings as trading volume grew internationally. The shares climbed more than 3 percent Friday.
Chicago’s ‘problem landlords list’ questioned by experts
By Stephanie Choporis Housing experts and a private building owner are questioning the effectiveness of Chicago’s ‘problem’ landlords list and the properties selected for the record. Some think the list is limited in scope and not targeting landlords with the most serious building code violations. The inaugural list, published on the department of buildings website […]
Roll up your sleeve: Adults may need a measles vaccine too
By Priyam Vora While the focus surrounding the current measles outbreak is on children, adults may need a measles vaccination too. THIS JUST IN The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday that two children in a KinderCare Learning Center in Palatine have tested positive for measles. Both children […]
CME to close most futures pits
By Yasufumi Saito One of the icons of capitalism is fading out as the world is more digitized. CME Group Inc., the world’s largest futures-exchange operator, announced Wednesday it will close most of its open-outcry futures trading pits this summer, due to the shift from floor trading to electronic transactions.
VIDEO: Chicago goes green in historic Uptown building
By Mariel Turner With nearly 500 solar panels, energy-efficient lightbulbs and other green commodities, the ICA Greenrise Building is trying to be 100 percent green by 2016. Beginning in 2011, the Institute of Cultural Affairs began remodeling the building, originally built in 1921. ICA officials say maintaining an environmentally friendly facility is simple and financially smart.
18th Chicago Bike Winter Art Show Opens Friday
By Shanley Chien Bike and art lovers rejoice! The 18th Annual Chicago Bike Winter Art Show opens Friday with a public reception at Genesis Art Supply. Members of the Rat Patrol Bike Club, a pro-bike and anti-consumerism organization, uses recycled parts and scrap metal to hand-weld unique bikes. The club showcases some of their offbeat creations […]
Reducing emergency room visits among elderly patients
By Jamie Friedlander Nearly 45 percent of ER visits from nursing home residents on Medicare or Medicaid could have been avoided, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These ER visits ended up “accounting for 314,000 potentially avoidable hospitalizations and $2.6 billion in Medicare expenditures in 2005,” CMS reported as part of an […]