Lost Girls Vintage says attackers used its Shopify account to open a line of credit and drain $33,400; the owners are warning other small retailers to enable two-factor authentication.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a Chicago case over whether Amazon must pay workers for time spent in mandatory pre‑shift COVID screenings. The outcome could reshape wage claims across Illinois.

GameStop continues to close stores nationwide, with further reductions not fully disclosed, as it faces financial challenges amid the shift to digital gaming and online competition.

Maywood conducted a hearing after a sting operation found seven businesses selling tobacco and THC products to minors. The businesses face suspensions and fines, with calls for state intervention.

The FDA has issued a recall for over 38,000 cases of frozen tater tots due to the contamination with plastic fragments, affecting Ore-Ida and Sysco brands across 26 states.

T.J. Maxx is set to open a 26,000 sq ft store in Lincoln Park, Chicago, poised to enhance the local retail scene and located near other high-profile retailers.

A federal judge pared a shareholder lawsuit over Walgreens’ VillageMD venture down to three statements, narrowing the litigation and putting discovery in the spotlight. The order trims dozens of alleged misstatements but leaves executives’ upbeat clinic comments facing scrutiny.

Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC may lead to refunds for Prime members due to accusations of improper enrollment and cancellation processes. Eligible customers will receive varying amounts up to $51.

Tyson and co-plaintiffs say former Carma executives ran the company like a "personal piggy bank" and are seeking more than $50 million in federal court.

A JPMorgan survey reported by Crain's finds Illinois firms expect revenue and profit gains for 2026 but report much lower confidence in the state's economy.

Plaintiffs filed a federal suit in Chicago alleging the McRib's name and shape mislead shoppers into buying a sandwich with no actual rib meat. The complaint seeks class status and damages.

Chicago residents face higher costs for services in 2023, including a 30-cent toll increase on the Chicago Skyway and rising utility rates, bag fees, rideshare service charges, and liquor taxes.

Thieves burglarized Restyle Design, a luxury consignment store in Barrington, taking almost all inventory, with the store and local community responding with resilience and support.