Dollar Tree sold its Family Dollar subsidiary for $1 billion to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management, ending its effort to integrate the brand since acquiring it in 2015.

Woolite recalls 16,000 bottles of delicates laundry detergent due to contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria, posing risks to those with weakened immune systems.

Chomps recalls beef and turkey sticks due to potential metal fragments; no injuries reported. Products shipped to California and Illinois, with a focus on certain lot codes and dates.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of Rolling Meadows in a tax dispute with Arlington Heights over revenue from Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant due to a coding error by the state's Department of Revenue.

A coalition, led by Get Covered Illinois, urges Congress to maintain enhanced premium tax credits, highlighting the risk of significant health insurance cost increases for Americans without these credits.

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld Emanuel Embry's 36-year sentence for the armed carjacking of a pregnant woman after rejecting his request for a new sentencing hearing.

Forever 21's operator, F21 OpCo, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with 15 Illinois stores affected, amidst competition and shifting consumer trends. Global operations remain unaffected as part of Authentic Brands Group.

Chicago's Chief Procurement Officer, Sharla Roberts, has asked vendors to reduce their prices by 3% amid financial difficulties but faces opposition and skepticism from some City Council members.

IDOA Director Jerry Costello II discussed the impact of federal funding cuts and tariffs on Illinois farmers and food-insecure communities at a state assembly hearing.

CVS Pharmacy plans to open new, smaller-format stores aimed at enhancing healthcare service accessibility, alongside a broader strategy of launching more traditional stores, amidst industry competition and internal restructuring.

USAA customers affected by a 2021 data breach must file a claim by April 7 for a share of a $3.25 million settlement; procedures are set for efficient fund distribution.

The SBA announced closures of its offices in six sanctuary cities, citing resource optimization and compliance with federal immigration laws under Trump's administration. Local advocates fear negative impacts on small businesses.

Three Home Run Inn pizzerias in Chicago are closing, impacting locals and contributing to business closures in the Bronzeville area. The company is focusing on its other locations.