Bill aims to close airlines’ jet fuel tax loophole
Airlines' ability to avoid some sales tax on fuel purchases in Chicago would disappear under a state bill that would close a well-publicized tax loophole. It proposes funneling the extra...
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Two-thirds of Americans lend money that is never repaid, survey finds
"Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend," a Shakespeare character warns in "Hamlet." It's advice a new survey supports. About two-thirds of...
Chicago is pricey, but not the priciest city, for corporate travel
Travelers bound for Chicago on business can expect to pay about $369 per day for hotel, car and food, making it one of the 10 most expensive U.S. cities, according...
American Airlines’ shares spike before addition to S&P
Shares of American Airlines Group rose 6.9 percent Tuesday to $53.69 after Standard & Poor's announced the world's largest airline would be added to the popular S&P 500 Index. American,...
10 things you should know about credit unions
Perhaps the most underused, underappreciated consumer-friendly institutions, next to public libraries, are credit unions, which people use for loans, savings and daily banking. But recent data show the secret is...
Southwest celebrates 30 years at Midway
It was 1985. Reagan was president, a new house cost $90,000, Bruce and Madonna were on the radio and seeing "The Color Purple" or "Back to the Future" in theaters...
Airlines improve on-time rates, but O’Hare fails to benefit
Airlines in the U.S. posted far better on-time rates in January compared with a year earlier, but O'Hare International Airport was particularly tardy for departures during the month, according to...
Orbitz cast wide net in search of acquisition partner
Chicago-based Orbitz Worldwide talked with more than a dozen companies about an acquisition before agreeing last month to sell itself to Expedia in a deal that, if completed, will reap...
Chicago to be named a model for financial education
Does Chicago have the key to teaching its citizens about money so they make better financial choices and live more prosperous lives? The federal government thinks the city just might....
United testing new boarding area models at O’Hare
United Airlines is experimenting with prototype boarding areas at O'Hare International Airport with the aim of making the time passengers spend waiting for a flight more comfortable and productive at...