Hospira Inc said on Tuesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its injectable drug to manage moderate to severe pain.

Get ready to ring in the new year with WGN-AM 720 on the FM band. But don't get used to it.

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U.S. stock opened slightly lower on Tuesday, putting indexes on track to keep intact the market's recent trend of modest moves and low volume in the next-to-last trading day of the year.

Groupon shares closed up about 1.5 percent Monday, likely on a rumor that the daily deal and e-commerce company has a potential buyer for a business unit.

To battle hackers, you have to think like one.

Gasoline prices in Chicago averaged $2.41 per gallon on Sunday, a decline of more than $1 from a year earlier, according to GasBuddy, a website that tracks gas prices.

AirTran Airways has ceased to exist in an industry that has reshaped itself into something that would not be easily recognized when the Dallas carrier took its first flight about two decades ago.

Female chief financial officers at U.S. corporations are less likely to adopt high-risk tax-avoidance strategies than their male counterparts, according to a study by an accounting group.

Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 67,000 model year 2006 and 2007 pickups because of a problem that could prevent the cars from starting, or cause them to move when the ignition key is turned.

Shake Shack, the upscale burger joint started by restaurateur Danny Meyer, hopes to raise as much as $100 million in an initial public offering.

The value of Navistar CEO Troy Clarke's compensation package fell by more than 60 percent in 2014 because the company failed to meet its performance targets, according to a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About 97 percent of Walgreen shareholders voted to approve the acquisition of European counterpart Alliance Boots, the company said Monday in New York.

If your eggs seem a little pricier, consider the recent changes on Frank Hilliker's ranch.

Chinese access to Google's Gmail has been blocked amid government efforts to limit or possibly ban access, which are popular among Chinese who seek to avoid government monitoring.

Sony Corp worked for a third day on Saturday to restore services to its PlayStation network as the FBI said it was looking into the disruption, which began on Christmas Day.

Unless you're making an active decision to disconnect this holiday season, you've probably seen a flood of Facebook "Year In Review" posts -- a sort of digital card highlighting the biggest moments of 2014, algorithmically customized for each user.

Missouri became the first state Friday to have an average statewide gas price fall below $2 per gallon since 2009, while Oklahoma's average was expected to drop below that threshold sometime over the weekend, according to AAA.

After last year's holiday delivery debacle, more retailers managed to keep their shipping promises this season as they and their carriers adapt to the rising tide of online shopping.

In many households, the following scenario is something of a Christmas morning ritual: Pry the wrapping off your gift from Grandma. Feign some "oohs" and "aahs" over the shaggy sweater with the loud pattern. And subtly paw around the box, hoping there's a gift receipt so you can return it for...

Illinois has 91 fewer bank branches now than it did at the start of 2014, according to an analysis released this month by SNL Financial.

U.S. retail sales rose 5.5 percent from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve as solid demand for women's apparel, jewelry and casual dining offset surprisingly sluggish sales of electronics, MasterCard said in its holiday spending report.

Amazon.com Inc said on Friday it drew more than 10 million new members to its Prime shipping and digital content service over the holidays and intends to offer one-hour shipping to more cities in 2015.

"The Interview" took in more than $1 million in a limited Christmas Day release, a solid showing that could be quickly eclipsed by the money Sony Pictures makes with its groundbreaking online debut of the raunchy comedy.

TOKYO — McDonald's customers in Japan will be able to order French fries in all sizes again from next month, after the fast-food chain limited sales to small servings because of import delays.

Dressed in a red ballet skirt and white stockings, 6-year-old Scymaria Weeks pranced through dozens of clothing racks Christmas morning at Yolo Ladies Ware and Shoes, her red hair ribbons bouncing behind her.

Russia said on Thursday its currency crisis was over even though its forex reserves have plunged and annual inflation has climbed above 10 percent, adding to the problems facing the government as it fights its worst economic crisis since 1998.

Luis Olmeda stood outside the Zumiez store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg beside a stroller stuffed with bags from J.C. Penney and Vans. He carried his 1-year-old daughter, Natalia, because a new Pintail longboard skateboard sat where she normally would.

The top Chicago business stories for 2014 featured some high profile breakups, from Tribune Media spinning off its legacy newspapers, to hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin spinning off his wife in a messy public divorce.

So many stories, so hard to choose a top 12.

As more Illinois theaters signed on to show the controversial film "The Interview" on Christmas Day, Sony Pictures also made it available for online rental Wednesday.

Commonwealth Edison said it was about economic development in 2011 when it sold Illinois lawmakers on its dream to build a futuristic digital electrical grid.

Sears Holdings e-commerce chief Imran Jooma has resigned, creating a vacancy in a key position as the struggling retailer banks on technology to turn around its flagging fortunes.

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Rashied Davis has paid $670,000 for a four-bedroom, 2,862-square-foot house in Libertyville.

Walgreen plans to tie a bow around the acquisition of European counterpart Alliance Boots by the end of the year, announcing the results of a shareholder vote Monday at a meeting in New York.

Mortgage rates inched up this week, but remain near their 2014 lows because of mixed housing and economic news, Freddie Mac said Wednesday.

Oil prices fell $2 a barrel in New York trade on Wednesday after government data showed a large surprise build in crude oil inventories last week versus traders' bets for a stockpile drop.

American and United airlines customers planning to fly in or out of some Midwest cities in the path of bad weather can change their flights for free, the carriers said Wednesday.

Takata Corp , the auto supplier embroiled in a global safety crisis, said Wednesday its president, Stefan Stocker, would step down and its chairman would assume the role to unify the company's response to the recall of millions of vehicles carrying defective air bags.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level in seven weeks, a sign that the U.S. economy and job market are steadily improving.

A five-day vacation in Florida turned into a travel nightmare for Chris Sullivan and his wife, Bonnie, when the first leg of the flight was canceled.

As Lia Sophia prepares to hang up its necklaces after 28 years, the direct sales jewelry company is leaving angry customers in its wake.