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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Thousands Hurt by Shutdown Snow Blowers
Study of more than 30,000 injuries may have uncovered reason for so many injuries. Read »
Chrysler Adding 1,800 New Illinois Jobs
About 1,800 new jobs will be coming to the Chrysler plant in Northwest suburban Belvidere. Read »
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 »
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 »
$martMoney
NBC Chicago's series at helping you better manage your money and keep more of it in your pocket. Read »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Complaints Against Florists Up 47% in 2011
BBB offers advice for safe and successful Valentine's Day shopping. Read »
McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers
Food additive, deemed safe by the USDA, is used to kill bacteria. Read »
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 »
New Stamp Features Ebony, Jet Founder
Publisher John H. Johnson founded Johnson Publishing Co. on a $500 loan. Read »


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