Party City has returned inside more than 700 Staples stores, pairing balloons and décor with Staples’ print services after the brand’s bankruptcy and sale. The rollout is rolling out to more locations through 2026.

A class-action suit accuses Aldi of using pastoral packaging and 'cage-free' labels that plaintiffs say mislead shoppers about outdoor access. The filing seeks class status for buyers who paid a premium.

An EF-1 tornado damaged a section of Rivian's Normal plant, pausing R2 operations while crews assess repairs. No injuries were reported and Rivian says it expects to restart Building 2 this week.

Trader Joe’s has signed a lease and applied for permits to open at Lincoln Village Shopping Center in North Park, alderman says; no timeline yet.

Whole Foods confirmed plans to occupy the ground floor of the landmark Home Bank and Trust building in Wicker Park, taking over the CVS space that closed in 2023.

A lawsuit says Verano printed medical patients’ names and birthdates on dispensary receipts, raising privacy and legal questions under HIPAA and Illinois law.

U.S. Steel says it will restart the tin mill at Gary Works, bringing roughly 225 jobs and restoring domestic tin-plate capacity as trade and supply issues simmer.

Neato raised $25M to expand its 2P e‑commerce model, add AI tools and open operating centers in Las Vegas and Chicago.

Leica opened its first Chicago store on the Magnificent Mile, pairing a retail shop with a gallery, workshops and a limited-edition 'Chicago Edition 17' camera.

Trader Joe's will open two Chicago‑area stores: a 'Coming Soon' site in Oswego and a Willowbrook Bowl redevelopment. Opening dates are pending.

Chicago-based Adams Street closed a $7.5B third private‑credit fund, boosting its middle‑market lending capacity as large managers continue to raise big credit pools.

Starbucks unveiled an 'uplifted' Old Irving Park cafe with couches and local art as part of its Back to Starbucks revamp. The chain says the redesigns aim to get customers lingering again.

A proposed OCC filing to strip clearing-member forms from formal rules has split Wall Street firms and retail brokers, touching off a new Chicago showdown. The SEC is reviewing comments.