State Farm Adding Illinois Jobs
Company plans to hire 3,000 people across the U.S. and Canada, filling many positions left empty during the recession, and add 900 agents. Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
App of the Week: Wunderlist
When it comes to new technology -- be it a spankin' new program, social-media platform, or whatever -- I'm a... Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
How Chicago Tech Companies are Helping College Grads
Pop quiz. Would you rather spend four years paying tuition to learn software development, or get paid to work while... Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
Why You Shouldn't Ask for Reviews on Yelp
There's a Zen Buddhist saying that I'm probably butchering here, but it's something like: "Be the leaf, not the... Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
Thousands Hurt by Shutdown Snow Blowers
Study of more than 30,000 injuries may have uncovered reason for so many injuries. Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
Chrysler Adding 1,800 New Illinois Jobs
About 1,800 new jobs will be coming to the Chrysler plant in Northwest suburban Belvidere. Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
ASA Ruling: No Party in Groupon's Pants
It's the same old song, but with a new variation on the lyrics. Groupon is once again locking horns with the... Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
How to Master the Art of the Retweet
Last fall I was co-presenting at a tech conference with Dan Zerrella, a social media scientist at Hubspot. Read »
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Feb 2, 2012
$martMoney
NBC Chicago's series at helping you better manage your money and keep more of it in your pocket. Read »
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Oct 7, 2010
Mayor, German Co. Announce 100 New Chicago Jobs
The announcement gives a bit of a boost to Emanuel in the wake of a one-two punch of bad news on the job front. Read »
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Feb 3, 2012
Pros, Cons of Starting a Business in a Down Economy
It's beyond redundant at this point to inform you that the economy ain't doin' all that great. Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
How B&N's Shunning Amazon Affects Chicago Authors
My first outrage of the month came early Wednesday morning when I read this story over on Melville House's blog... Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
How to Create Your Own Product
This week we are taking a behind the scenes look at the preliminary steps of creating your own product and... Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
Andrew Mason on Groupon's IPO's Performance
Of all the major changes Groupon's IPO has brought about in its founder, Andrew Mason's newfound dedication to... Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
How Superfan Suits Built a Spandex Empire on $90
One of the most thrilling aspects of being an entrepreneur is your only true limitation is your own imagination. Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
Complaints Against Florists Up 47% in 2011
BBB offers advice for safe and successful Valentine's Day shopping. Read »
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Jan 31, 2012
McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers
Food additive, deemed safe by the USDA, is used to kill bacteria. Read »
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Feb 1, 2012
Nuclear Officials Inspecting Pumps at Stalled Reactor
A failed electrical insulator blamed for a power loss to a nuclear reactor in northern Illinois was replaced... Read »
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Jan 31, 2012
New Stamp Features Ebony, Jet Founder
Publisher John H. Johnson founded Johnson Publishing Co. on a $500 loan. Read »
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Jan 31, 2012
