Smoque BBQ is suing Weber over its Weber Smoque pellet smoker, alleging trademark infringement and potential customer confusion between the restaurant's brand and Weber's product.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 extended to four days from July 8-11, with early deals including a gas discount and discounts on tech gadgets, kitchen appliances, and electronics.

Illinois DoL's safety program partnered with construction leaders to promote safety at Hollywood Casino Joliet, leading to successful project completion with minimal injuries.

Mondelez International has sued Aldi for alleged packaging infringement, claiming the supermarket's products mimic its own brands, like Oreo and Wheat Thins. Mondelez seeks monetary damages and a court injunction.

The U.S. DOE has cut $3.7 billion in clean energy grants affecting Kraft Heinz and Diageo, among other projects, citing their failure to meet economic viability and energy needs.

ComEd customers in Illinois will see an estimated $10.60 monthly increase in their electric bills due to factors like demand and a capacity auction result. Critics, including the Chicago Attorney General, challenge the price hike.

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled due to lead contamination risks. The affected brands include Vfauosit, Kicimpro, and BASDEHEN. Consumers are advised to cease use and contact sellers for refunds.

Illinois to distribute over $679,000 in federal funds to boost specialty crop competitiveness through the USDA grant program, with applications due by June 23, 2025.

Ameren Illinois customers face a summer electricity price increase of 18-22%, costing extra $45/month on average. The hike reflects market costs, not company profits. Assistance and energy-saving tips are offered.

JCPenney is closing seven stores by May 25 due to factors like lease expirations and market conditions, following a 2020 bankruptcy and a merger with SPARC Group.

Circle K offers a 40-cent discount on gas Thursday, extending savings to its reward members and donating 10% of fuel profits to Children of Fallen Patriots.

The Chicago Sun-Times issued an apology after a summer guide with AI-generated errors, like recommending non-existent books, was published due to a freelancer's lack of fact-checking.

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has announced over $10 million in grants to combat food deserts and support local economies, funding grocery store construction and upgrades.