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Paramedics transport a man believed to be Hong Kong's first coronavirus patient to a hospital on Jan. 22, 2020.

Chicago trade show shrinks because of coronavirus travel limitations

February 11, 2020 at 8:24 a.m.

An international housewares show scheduled to take place in Chicago next month is scrapping part of the event because of travel limitations tied to the coronavirus from China. The Inspired...

Loaves of bread cool on automated cooling racks at the Gonnella Bread facility in Aurora.

Gonnella Baking lays off 40 workers as it stops fresh bread deliveries and transitions into frozen dough

February 7, 2020 at 4:31 p.m.

Gonnella Baking is laying off 40 workers as it shutters its fresh bread operation and completes its transition into the frozen dough market. The Schaumburg-based bread-maker, which was founded in...

Bartender Joshua Barnes makes a drink Jan. 29, 2020, at SoFo Tap, which is across the street from Dispensary 33 on Clark Street in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

Marijuana dispensaries can boost foot traffic and sales at nearby businesses, but not every neighborhood wants a pot store

February 7, 2020 at 1:53 p.m.

Ever since Dispensary 33, in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood , started selling recreational marijuana, business has been up at the bar across the street. "During my shift, everyone who is coming...

Marijuana dispensaries can boost foot traffic and sales at nearby businesses, but not every neighborhood wants a pot store

February 7, 2020 at 10:48 a.m.

Ever since Dispensary 33, in Andersonville, started selling recreational marijuana, business has been up at the bar across the street. "During my shift, everyone who is coming in is drinking....

Pinnacle Logistics, LSC Communications among employers that warned the state of more than 2,500 layoffs last month

February 6, 2020 at 3:12 p.m.

A freight company and printing giant were among the employers warning the state of more than 2,500 layoffs last month, according to a report by the Illinois Department of Commerce...

Gamer-friendly Atari Hotel bringing ‘immersive experiences’ to Chicago

January 30, 2020 at 1:25 p.m.

Anyone who grew up with Atari, the video game company known for arcade brands like "Asteroids" and "Pong" as well as a home game console, will have a chance to...

Jobseeker Anita Erickson sits with Mike Munger, of Career Transitions Center, as she prepares for possible video interviews.

Whether you’re hired may depend on how an algorithm rates your video job interview. A new state law on AI screening gives you rights.

January 27, 2020 at 8:26 a.m.

Illinois residents who made finding a new job one of their 2020 resolutions will have a better understanding of how employers use artificial intelligence to assess video interviews, under a...

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Chicago trade show shrinks because of coronavirus travel limitations

Gonnella Baking lays off 40 workers as it stops fresh bread deliveries and transitions into frozen dough

Marijuana dispensaries can boost foot traffic and sales at nearby businesses, but not every neighborhood wants a pot store

Marijuana dispensaries can boost foot traffic and sales at nearby businesses, but not every neighborhood wants a pot store

Pinnacle Logistics, LSC Communications among employers that warned the state of more than 2,500 layoffs last month

Gamer-friendly Atari Hotel bringing ‘immersive experiences’ to Chicago

Whether you’re hired may depend on how an algorithm rates your video job interview. A new state law on AI screening gives you rights.

3 Illinois Bed Bath & Beyond stores on closure list

Health care experts want kids to get flu vaccine but shots can be tough to find. Here’s why.

Hyatt is going beyond fluffy pillows: It’s adding guided meditation videos and soothing sleep music to help guests relax